Secluded on a winding lane off River Road near UR, this elegant Georgian colonial offers the best of Richmond-the privacy of the oountry and the convenience of the city. The original brick and slate two story features gracious living and dining rooms, perfect for entertaining, and four bedrooms. The new additons in 2000-02 included a gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, family room and first floor master suite. A new bluestone porch across the back of the home and a renovated pool and pool house offer breathtaking views of the professionally landscaped gardens of the 2.934 acre property. This home is as flawless today as it was on the Garden Week in Virginia tour in 2006. This a rare opportunity to own one of Richmond's most outstanding homes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
2.93 acresLot Size
$578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Marks• Va Properties Long & Foster
Secluded on a winding lane off River Road near UR, this elegant Georgian colonial offers the best of Richmond-the privacy of the oountry and the convenience of the city. The original brick and slate two story features gracious living and dining rooms, perfect for entertaining, and four bedrooms. The new additons in 2000-02 included a gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, family room and first floor master suite. A new bluestone porch across the back of the home and a renovated pool and pool house offer breathtaking views of the professionally landscaped gardens of the 2.934 acre property. This home is as flawless today as it was on the Garden Week in Virginia tour in 2006. This a rare opportunity to own one of Richmond's most outstanding homes.
CVRMLS #OLD2913616
Jul 20, 2009
Sold
$2,325,000
$388/sq ft
Apr 22, 2009
Listed
$2,325,000
$388/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1985
Sold
$475,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,488
$573,700 + $2,135,700
$2,709,400
2025
$22,488 (+5.0%)
$573,700 + $2,135,700
$2,709,400
2024
$21,418 (+1.7%)
$573,700 + $2,135,700
$2,709,400
2023
$21,058 (+28.1%)
$548,700 + $1,971,100
$2,519,800
2022
$16,436 (+3.0%)
$548,700 + $1,928,700
$2,477,400
2021
$15,963
$498,700 + $1,434,900
$1,933,600
2020
$15,963 (+3.5%)
$473,700 + $1,361,100
$1,834,800
2019
$15,420
$473,700 + $1,361,100
$1,834,800
2018
$15,420
$458,700 + $1,313,700
$1,772,400
2017
$15,420
$458,700 + $1,313,700
$1,772,400
2016
$15,419 (−1.8%)
$458,700 + $1,313,700
$1,772,400
2014
$15,700
$458,700 + $1,346,000
$1,804,700
2013
$15,701
$458,700 + $1,346,000
$1,804,700
Tax history for 8 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,488
$573,700 + $2,135,700
$2,709,400
2025
$22,488 (+5.0%)
$573,700 + $2,135,700
$2,709,400
2024
$21,418 (+1.7%)
$573,700 + $2,135,700
$2,709,400
2023
$21,058 (+28.1%)
$548,700 + $1,971,100
$2,519,800
2022
$16,436 (+3.0%)
$548,700 + $1,928,700
$2,477,400
2021
$15,963
$498,700 + $1,434,900
$1,933,600
2020
$15,963 (+3.5%)
$473,700 + $1,361,100
$1,834,800
2019
$15,420
$473,700 + $1,361,100
$1,834,800
2018
$15,420
$458,700 + $1,313,700
$1,772,400
2017
$15,420
$458,700 + $1,313,700
$1,772,400
2016
$15,419 (−1.8%)
$458,700 + $1,313,700
$1,772,400
2014
$15,700
$458,700 + $1,346,000
$1,804,700
2013
$15,701
$458,700 + $1,346,000
$1,804,700
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.93 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
6,473
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
759-732-5031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
One-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-1 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
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street, Paved, Workshop in Garage
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Instant Hot Water, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
Water Heater: Electric, Instant Hot Water
Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
Other Features: Book Cases, Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Butler's Pantry, Separate/Formal Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Cable TV, Workshop
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Slate
Construction Details: Brick, Drywall, Concrete, Plaster, Wood Siding