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Exceptional one-level living in sought-after Sleepy Hollow! This elegant brick and slate ranch offers approximately 2,800 square feet of gracious living on a beautiful . 78-acre level lot. A welcoming covered brick porch opens to a gracious foyer and beautifully appointed interiors featuring hardwood floors, detailed millwork, plantation shutters and multiple gathering spaces. The spacious living room features custom built-ins and a gas fireplace, while the dining room flows effortlessly into the eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, stainless appliances, abundant storage and a large island and peninsula. The inviting family room offers a second gas fireplace and opens to a bright sunroom surrounded by windows. A well-appointed mudroom/office with custom granite workspace, laundry and convenient deck access adds wonderful functionality. The private primary suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, complemented by two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Additional highlights include a versatile media/flex room and an impressive 172-square-foot attached storage and workshop area with shelving, workbench, two large storage cabinets, and convenient automatic pedestrian door that accesses directly to the driveway. Floored attic space with cedar closet provides even more storage. Outdoor living is equally appealing with maintenance-free decking, paver patio, irrigated grounds, mature landscaping and a private rear setting. A circular cobblestone-lined driveway and charming brick entrance columns complete this special offering. Classic elegance, exceptional functionality and the ease of one-level living in beautiful Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow, located between Three Chopt Road and Patterson Avenue, is a residential and wooded Tuckahoe neighborhood with mid-century ranches and curving, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Patterson Avenue corridor near the Libbie & Grove area, where independent boutiques, coffee counters, and chef-driven dining set a polished, walk-and-linger tone. Local pillars include Stella’s, Ellwood Thompson’s, and the Weinstein JCC for food, culture, and community programming. Homes sit on generous lots with mature canopy and a quiet, tucked-away feel despite nearby commercial corridors. Side streets favor evening strolls, while nearby parks and trails add outdoor rhythm. Architecture leans brick, low-slung profiles, and thoughtful renovations that keep the original lines intact.
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Market insights
8850 River Rd · $849,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$849,000
Median sale price in this area is $398,698. (53% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Bookcases
Built-in features
Accessible bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Fireplace
Full bath on main level
Main-level primary bedroom
Walk-in closet
Bedrooms
Bedroom on main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Gas cooking
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Electric heat
Heat pump heating and cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Rear porch
Storage
Shed
Landscaped corner lot
Level terrain
Home design
One story
Parking
Circular driveway
Off-street parking
Paved driveway
Construction
Slate roof
Brick, frame, drywall, plaster, and wood siding construction
Crawl space
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The handsome brick ranch you’ve admired for years! Striking architecture features include Jeffersonian front porch, double entry doors, slate roof, and extraordinary millwork. Interior space of 2524 sf has attractive living room/fireplace, formal dining room, family room with fireplace and French doors opening to the sun room, and kitchen with adjoining mud room and half bath. Three bedrooms include the master with private full bath, and an added bonus is the two-car attached garage with circular drive. Plantation shutters in many of the rooms! Enjoy convenient one-floor living without sacrificing style and character in this River Road classic!
Public Records
Dec 1, 1995
Sold
$245,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,656 (+3.0%)
$216,000 + $465,500
$681,500
2025
$5,494 (+6.8%)
$216,000 + $465,500
$681,500
2024
$5,142 (+4.8%)
$207,000 + $454,900
$661,900
2023
$4,906 (+10.5%)
$198,000 + $406,900
$604,900
2022
$4,439 (+7.9%)
$189,000 + $388,200
$577,200
2021
$4,113 (+5.4%)
$180,000 + $342,200
$522,200
2020
$3,903
$166,500 + $306,200
$472,700
2019
$3,903
$166,500 + $282,100
$448,600
2018
$3,903 (+10.8%)
$166,500 + $282,100
$448,600
2017
$3,524 (+0.4%)
$166,500 + $282,100
$448,600
2016
$3,510 (+8.3%)
$153,000 + $252,000
$405,000
2014
$3,242
$153,000 + $219,700
$372,700
2013
$3,243
$153,000 + $219,700
$372,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,376
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,376
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
749-733-3881
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Henrico, VA • 23229
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 8850 River Rd
$879,598
$31K over list price of $849K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $680K to $1.1M.