Welcome home to this delightful 1920s bungalow across the street from Forest Hill Park! Bursting with vintage charm and modern comfort, this two-bedroom, one-bath beauty is your chance to live in one of Richmond’s most beloved neighborhoods—just minutes from walking trails, food, and a vibrant local scene! Inside, you’ll find a bright and welcoming living space featuring a cozy brick fireplace, heart of pine floors throughout, and loads of natural light. The flow into the dining area makes it perfect for casual dinners. The updated kitchen blends classic style with modern ease—featuring crisp white cabinetry, solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sunny breakfast nook that’s the perfect spot for morning coffee. Both bedrooms are generously sized with great closet space, and the beautifully renovated bath features timeless tilework and stylish fixtures. Step out of the kitchen to your own private yard—an enchanting terraced backyard that backs up to Reedy Creek. Whether you’re gardening, grilling, or simply enjoying the peaceful view, it’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Big-ticket updates include a new roof, heat pump, and water heater in 2019. Gas furnace for the radiator system for cozy back-up heat and thermal replacement windows for added efficiency. And the location? It’s unbeatable. Explore Forest Hill Park monutes outside your front door with its trails, playgrounds, and Sunday farmer’s market. Walk to local favorites like The Veil Brewing, O’Toole’s, Little Nickel, Laura Lee’s, and Crossroads Coffee. You're also convenient to the James River Park System and the Buttermilk and North Bank Trails for hiking, biking, and river views. This isn’t just a house—it’s a lifestyle. Come live in the heart of it all and fall in love with Forest Hill living!
This 2 bedroom/1 bath bungalow, right across the street from Forest Hill Park, is full of charm and has been the home to a local artist for the last nine years. Inside are a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, solid-surface countertops and a cozy breakfast nook, living and dining room with a brick fireplace, two spacious bedrooms, a renovated bath, heart of pine floors throughout and fresh paint. Step out of the kitchen and look out to a very private, terraced back yard that backs up to Reedy Creek. Roof, heat pump system and water heater are all new (2019), with a gas furnace/radiator system for back-up heat and thermal replacement windows. New top soil and grass seed were just brought in the back yard, so please excuse the mess until the plush new lawn comes in. All appliances convey.
CVRMLS #1202990
May 8, 2012
Sold
$164,000
$186/sq ft
Mar 29, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 2, 2012
Listed
$169,000
$192/sq ft
+5
This charming Arts & Crafts bungalow features a fully renovated kitchen with solid surface counter tops and new stainless steel GE appliances. There are beautiful refinished heart of pine floors through out, including the kitchen. The bathroom has been tastefully renovated and the home also features insulated double pane windows which have a 30 yr transferable warranty. The front yard features fresh sod and the tiered back yard features a large storage shed and extends all the way down to the creek. Within walking distance of The South of the James Farmers Market, Forest Hill Lake and Crossroads Coffee shop. Conveniently located to all major highways and only minutes from downtown.
CVRMLS #1126002
Feb 2, 2012
Listing Removed
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Sep 29, 2011
Listed
$175,000
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1996
Sold
$69,500
$79/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1995
Sold
$50,946
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,928 (+38.6%)
$44,000 + $200,000
$244,000
2019
$2,112 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $136,000
$176,000
2018
$2,064 (+3.0%)
$40,000 + $136,000
$176,000
2017
$2,004 (+7.7%)
$40,000 + $132,000
$172,000
2016
$1,860 (+2.0%)
$40,000 + $127,000
$167,000
2014
$1,824 (−0.7%)
$24,000 + $128,000
$152,000
2013
$1,836
$24,000 + $128,000
$152,000
Tax history for 3720 Brookside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,928 (+38.6%)
$44,000 + $200,000
$244,000
2019
$2,112 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $136,000
$176,000
2018
$2,064 (+3.0%)
$40,000 + $136,000
$176,000
2017
$2,004 (+7.7%)
$40,000 + $132,000
$172,000
2016
$1,860 (+2.0%)
$40,000 + $127,000
$167,000
2014
$1,824 (−0.7%)
$24,000 + $128,000
$152,000
2013
$1,836
$24,000 + $128,000
$152,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
233 ft.
Lot size
9,340 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
881
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Richmond City
APN
S0002155017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, On Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Flooring: Wood
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Fireplace, High Speed Internet, Solid Surface Counters, Wired for Data
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Composition, Shingle
Construction Details: Aluminum Siding, Frame, Mixed