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HANDSOME NEW FARMHOUSE RANCH ON 1/3 ACRE SOUTH OF THE RIVER! Unmatched attention to detail in this sparkling new 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 1740 sq. ft. ranch featuring spectacular open vaulted ceiling main living area offering gorgeous quartz/stainless kitchen, recessed lighting, island, & sleek white cabinetry w/ built -in pantry! Dramatic accent wall, soaring vaulted ceiling and exquisite moldings create a remarkable space highlighted by gleaming red oak hardwoods throughout! Expansive primary suite features a roomy walk-in closet and stunning spa bath with oversized double vanity and luxurious walk-in shower with rain showerhead. Three additional generous bedrooms and hall bath with more amazing tile work and double vanity complete the other end of this well wrought ranch. Outside the massive rear deck overlooks a sprawling backyard complete with new privacy fence and room to play! If you every wanted a puppy and a place for barbecue and cornhole, this is the yard you've been looking for. You're welcomed home by a new paved parking area and freshly landscaped front yard. It's all right here, super convenient to Powhite, Downtown and some of South Richmonds hottest breweries, restaurants and shopping venues!
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jonathan Orcutt• Maison Real Estate Boutique
Listed by Rebecca Orcutt• Maison Real Estate Boutique
Beaufont, located between Forest Hill Avenue and the James River, is a residential and wooded Richmond neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and river-adjacent trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Hill Avenue corridor near the Powhite Parkway ramps, where local storefronts and service spots line a fast-moving commuter strip. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels set on curving roads with mature trees and deep setbacks. The James River Park System’s nearby trail network shapes daily routines with water views and shaded climbs. Huguenot Flatwater and Pony Pasture anchor the outdoor calendar with launches, overlooks, and picnic clearings. A short drive east, Crossroads Art Center adds a gallery-and-studio pulse to the area’s after-work rhythm.
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Market insights
640 German School Rd · $429,950
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$429,950
Median list price in this area is $442,258. (3% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Bedroom on main level
Ceiling fan(s)
Double vanity
Eat-in kitchen
EnSuite bathroom
Full bath on main level
Granite counters
High ceilings
Screened windows
Thermal windows
Bedrooms
Bedroom located on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Includes tub and shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooking
Smooth cooktop
Microwave
Refrigerator
Icemaker
Disposal
Granite counters
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Dryer hookup
Electric water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Heat pump (heating and cooling)
Electric heating option
Exterior features
Front and rear porches
Deck
Paved driveway
Partially fenced backyard with wood fencing
Landscaped, level yard
Has view
Home design
Single-story home
New construction
Shingle roof
Parking
Driveway parking
Off-street parking
Oversized paved parking
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Block, concrete and drywall construction with vinyl siding
Built as new construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Sidewalks in the community
Electricity and solar
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Mech prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
HVAC
Mar 23, 2026 • Final
Bldg prmt (residential) - new
New construction
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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
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
64/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 640 German School Rd
$431,411
$1,461 over list price of $430K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $286K to $460K.