Country comfort fills this sprawling 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath colonial. Located off New Market Road, near 895, and just 10 minutes from downtown, it's set on a huge 2/3 acre lot surrounded by a white vinyl privacy fence. It offers hardwood flooring throughout the first floor, bay window in family room, fireplace in the living room, kitchen with stainless steel stove, dishwasher & microwave and island, breakfast nook along with an additional dining area, master bath w/ ceramic flooring and double bowl vanity, storage house, rear deck, and patio. In addition, the attached garage has been converted to a recreation/bonus room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Gail Atkins• Long & Foster REALTORS
Bought with Laneta Ricks• Olds Estates and Properties
Back on Market- Buyers Financing Fell Through! Don't miss this Incredible Opportunity to Own a 2648 Sq Ft 5 Bedroom Home w/ Lots of Upgrades including, but not limited to Hardwood Floors & 9 Ft Ceilings on 1st Floor; Gargage Converted to Huge Great Room, Crown Molding, Moveable Island in Huge Kitchen & More for UNDER $185,000!! All rooms are spacious, the floor plan is open, flowing & impressive. Situated on . 65 acres, this home has a rear privacy fence that provides total privacy, a Landscaped Backyard w/ Nice Deck & a Large Detached Building w/ Electric. Located close to major roads w/ quick access to Shopping, Schools, etc. , you will feel like you are living in the country! An Outstanding Value! - Priced @ OVER $54,000 UNDER the 2011 Assessed Value. Buy Now Before Rates Go Up!
Public Records
Feb 9, 2004
Sold
$190,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 2001
Sold
$159,600
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1997
Sold
$22,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,080 (+1.6%)
$46,300 + $324,800
$371,100
2025
$3,030 (+4.6%)
$46,300 + $324,800
$371,100
2024
$2,896 (+6.3%)
$46,300 + $318,800
$365,100
2023
$2,724 (+9.4%)
$46,200 + $294,500
$340,700
2022
$2,491 (+9.4%)
$44,200 + $276,300
$320,500
2021
$2,276 (+6.4%)
$41,700 + $251,300
$293,000
2020
$2,139 (+4.8%)
$41,700 + $219,900
$261,600
2019
$2,042 (+5.0%)
$41,700 + $204,200
$245,900
2018
$1,944 (+3.1%)
$41,700 + $193,000
$234,700
2017
$1,885 (+5.5%)
$41,700 + $181,800
$223,500
2016
$1,787 (+8.2%)
$41,700 + $175,000
$216,700
2014
$1,651
$41,700 + $148,100
$189,800
2013
$1,651
$41,700 + $148,100
$189,800
Tax history for 7168 Messer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,080 (+1.6%)
$46,300 + $324,800
$371,100
2025
$3,030 (+4.6%)
$46,300 + $324,800
$371,100
2024
$2,896 (+6.3%)
$46,300 + $318,800
$365,100
2023
$2,724 (+9.4%)
$46,200 + $294,500
$340,700
2022
$2,491 (+9.4%)
$44,200 + $276,300
$320,500
2021
$2,276 (+6.4%)
$41,700 + $251,300
$293,000
2020
$2,139 (+4.8%)
$41,700 + $219,900
$261,600
2019
$2,042 (+5.0%)
$41,700 + $204,200
$245,900
2018
$1,944 (+3.1%)
$41,700 + $193,000
$234,700
2017
$1,885 (+5.5%)
$41,700 + $181,800
$223,500
2016
$1,787 (+8.2%)
$41,700 + $175,000
$216,700
2014
$1,651
$41,700 + $148,100
$189,800
2013
$1,651
$41,700 + $148,100
$189,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,648
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
806-696-5824
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2A
One-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-2A One-Family Residence District is to provide and protect residential areas wherein the predominant pattern of residential development is the one-family dwelling.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Half Bath
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
Living Room
Description: Hardwood, fireplace
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Description: Breakfast nook, island, hardwd
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 8 Information
Family Room
Description: Bay window, hardwood
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 9 Information
Foyer
Description: Hardwood
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 10 Information
Dining Room
Description: Dining area, hardwood
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 11 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 12 Information
Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 13 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 14 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 15 Information
Game Room
Description: converted from one car garage
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Factory Built
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
Interior Features
Other Features: Breakfast Area, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Approximate
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.6561
Lot Size Acres: 0.6561
Zoning Description: R-2A
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $189,800
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,651.26
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,648
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Henrico County
APN: 806-696-5824
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Varina Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Rolfe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
Varina High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Henrico, VA • 23231
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$440,000 – $533,000
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