Built in 1917, 712 Riverside Drive offers nearly 3,000 square feet of vintage Craftsman charm, exquisite millwork and molding, lovely hardwood floors throughout, and a 1,500-square-foot walk-out basement for storage. Loved by one family for 58 years, this beautifully maintained four-bedroom home features a generous foyer, large dining room, spacious kitchen with breakfast nook and side deck, and expansive living room with a grand fireplace and adjoining office. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms surround a welcoming landing and distinctive den with vintage 1970s wallpaper. Large original windows fill the home with light. Recent care includes fresh exterior paint, polished floors, deep cleaning, new bathroom flooring, and a new sewer line. Set back on over half an acre beneath mature shade trees, the inviting front porch welcomes Virginia's changing seasons. Near Rivermont's shops and dining, this cherished home awaits its next chapter and your personal touch.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$114Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Celeste Sedlar• Lynchburg's Finest Team LLC
Riverside, located between Downtown Lynchburg and the James River, is a historic and residential Lynchburg neighborhood with riverfront greenways and hillside streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Riverside Park, where ballfields, picnic lawns, and river views set a relaxed, outdoors-forward rhythm. Early-20th-century houses and brick apartment buildings line curving roads, with porches and mature trees shaping the streets. The James River Heritage Trail threads nearby, linking walks and bike rides to overlooks and parkland. Rivermont Pizza and the Academy Center of the Arts add local flavor within a short drive, pairing casual dining with live performance and galleries.
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Market insights
712 Riverside Dr · $339,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$339,900
Median sale price in this area is $264,453. (22% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full walk-out basement
Gas-log fireplace in the great room
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, electric range, refrigerator, microwave
Laundry & utility
Laundry room in the basement
Dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, vinyl, and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Heat pump
Exterior features
Deck
Home design
Two stories
Construction
Shingle roof
Wood siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The R-2 district is intended to provide for residential development at low densities, together with public uses, institutional uses and private recreational facilities that are in scale with single-household residences. This district is intended to allow higher densities than the R-1 district where supported by adequate infrastructure and compatible with site conditions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Wastewater treatment
Educational/school
Fire house
Aug 30, 2007 • Final
Building
Remove and replace an existing deck and install new stairs.
Addition
Jan 21, 2002 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lynchburg, VA • 24503
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Lynchburg. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 712 Riverside Dr
$339,934
$34 over list price of $340K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $425K.