Don’t be surprised – this gem will capture your heart. Located in Richmond’s sought-after Northside, the painted-brick, thoughtfully renovated cottage has superb curb appeal with a front porch that says: WELCOME! Inside, it offers the best of one-floor living, with 1200 square feet of living space. The expansive living room, which features a brick fireplace, encourages you to recline and linger over quiet conversation. .. but a breakfast room calls to you – the perfect spot for languorous meals with family and friends. The white kitchen with dining area features raised-panel cabinets, stone counters, stainless undermount sink and a stainless appliance collection, including a refrigerator and a microwave. A hallway leads you past a full tiled bath with a vanity and a linen closet to two bedrooms, including the primary. Easy access to an unfinished attic. Utility room. Wood floors. Recessed lighting. The backyard – fenced for privacy – offers a patio for gatherings, along with a garden shed and off-street parking. The shops and eateries in Bellevue are just a casual bike ride away. Move in and enjoy one-floor urban living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
7,148 sq ftLot Size
$293Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joan Peaslee• Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
Virginia Union, located between Brook Road and Chamberlayne Avenue, is a historic and academic Richmond neighborhood with collegiate greens and early-20th-century brick streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Virginia Union University campus along Lombardy Street, where quads, lecture halls, and game-day energy set the tempo. Virginia Union University anchors the area, with the VUU Hovey Field stadium scene and the university’s historic campus buildings acting as daily landmarks. Residential blocks mix classic brick colonials, duplexes, and porch-front homes with a calm, walkable feel. Brook Road’s small storefronts and service spots add practical rhythm without turning the streets into a commercial strip. Nearby parks and museum corridors shape a weekend loop toward the city’s larger cultural districts.
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Market insights
2509 Brook Rd · $349,900
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$349,900
Median sale price in this area is $385,203. (10% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% 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
Masonry wood-burning fireplace
Thermal windows
Insulated doors
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tub and shower on the first floor
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooking
Disposal
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Flooring
Concrete
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heat
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Storage shed
Privacy fencing
Landscaped, level lot
Home design
One story
Parking
Off-street parking
On-street parking
Construction
Brick, block, drywall, and frame construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Curbs, gutters, street lights, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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Elec prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
Electrical
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Richmond, VA • 23220
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Richmond. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2509 Brook Rd
$352,464
$2,564 over list price of $350K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $290K to $477K.