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About this home
Adorable updated Cape Cod located in the Westover Hills area. Four bedrooms, with 2.5 bathrooms in over 1600 sf of renovated living space. In addition to the large living room, there is a Sun Room with a front entrance, plus a large Foyer Room with rear entry. Either room would make a great office or playroom space. The compact kitchen with granite and stainless is at the center of the home and open to the breakfast and rear entry rooms. Two of the 4 bedrooms are located on the first floor, along with 2 bathrooms. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and new carpeting. There is a bright full bathroom in the hallway between them. The large fenced lot has a newly stained rear deck, fire pit, off-street parking and 2 outbuildings. The home interior has been freshly painted throughout, with lovely hardwood flooring downstairs and new carpeting up. This property is move in ready. Super convenient location, within a couple blocks of The Veil Brewery, Stella’s, O’Tooles, coffee shops, shopping, restaurants, and so much more. Walk to the James River, hiking trails, Forest Hill Park, Westover Library and 2 minutes to interstate access. Information and measurements deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Flues and outbuildings offered as is and not warranted.
Forest View, located between Forest Hill Park and the James River, is a residential and park-adjacent Richmond neighborhood with leafy streets and a low-rise, bungalow-and-colonial streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Hill Ave and Westover Hills Blvd corridor, where coffee counters, small restaurants, and storefront studios set a steady, walk-and-stop rhythm. Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream and Little Nickel act as familiar local anchors for casual meetups. Nearby, The Veil Brewing Co. (Forest Hill) adds a warehouse-taproom note to the area’s after-work cadence. Sidewalks thread toward trailheads and water views, while porches and mature trees keep the pace calm.
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Offer insights
5108 Forest Hill Ave · $399,950
$401K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $401K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Main level primary bedroom
Bedroom on main level
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Granite counters
High speed internet
Cable TV
Wired for data
Thermal windows
Bedrooms
Primary and additional bedrooms located on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom (located on the first level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Granite counters
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Electric water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central air (electric)
Heating via forced air, heat pump, natural gas and electric options
Exterior features
Rear porch
Deck
Shed
Storage
Picket and privacy fencing enclosing the backyard
Level topography
Home design
Single-story home
Entry level is the main floor
Resale property
Approximate year built
Facing direction not specified
Parking
Alley access
Off-street parking
On-street parking available
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Frame construction with drywall and plaster
Aluminum and vinyl siding
Composition shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Neighborhood features include curbs, gutters, street lights and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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Adorable cape style home for sale in Richmond! This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, a spacious family room along with a family room. The kitchen has plenty of storage space and there is a separate dining room. The rear deck is great for relaxing outside on, plus much more! Buyer responsible for any & all HOA transfer fees. The listing broker and seller assume no responsibility and make no guarantees, warrantees, or representations as to the availability or accuracy of information herein. All info must be verified by the purchaser. For seller financing incentives, agents and their buyers are requested to contact our designated Chase Loan Officer. Call us for details.
Public Records
Apr 30, 1998
Sold
$69,500
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 1979
Sold
$30,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,448 (+18.6%)
$37,000 + $167,000
$204,000
2019
$2,064 (+10.3%)
$25,000 + $147,000
$172,000
2018
$1,872 (+7.6%)
$20,000 + $136,000
$156,000
2017
$1,740
$20,000 + $136,000
$156,000
2016
$1,740 (−44.0%)
$20,000 + $125,000
$145,000
2014
$3,105 (+112.1%)
$20,000 + $118,000
$138,000
2013
$1,464
$25,000 + $97,000
$122,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,599
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,599
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Richmond City
APN
S0060265005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 21, 2023.
Feb 21, 2014 • Final
Bldg prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
Remodel
Dec 30, 2013 • Final
Elec prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
Electrical
Kitchen
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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Richmond, VA • 23225
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Sun exposure
86/ 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.
9 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5108 Forest Hill Ave
$393,716
$6,234 under list price of $400K
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