Move-in ready brick Cape Cod in Richmond’s East End offering nearly 1,400 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Step inside to a freshly painted interior, beautiful original hardwood floors, and a spacious living room with a classic brick fireplace and plenty of natural light. The kitchen features granite countertops, tile backsplash, open shelving, stainless steel appliances, electric cooking, and a breakfast bar with seating that opens to the dining area. The flexible first-floor layout includes a generously sized bedroom that could also make a great home office, plus a half bath, flex space, full guest bath, and convenient laundry area. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a recently remodeled full bathroom. Other improvements include 200-amp electrical service, and water heater (approx. 2020). Outside, enjoy ample off-street parking including a driveway and a large, storage shed (10x20, 2023), fully privacy-fenced backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or play. A neighborhood park is just around the corner, and the home is conveniently located near interstates, shopping, dining, and all that Richmond and Henrico County have to offer. Charming, updated, and truly move-in ready! Several images are virtually staged for illustrative purposes only.
Modern luxury is uniquely embodied in this East End, brick Cape Cod Home with almost 1,400sqft, 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bath. As you enter you are greeted with original, refinished floors that flow through most of the home. Entertain in grand style with a spacious but cozy Living Room offering a brick fireplace & natural lighting. Living is easy in this impressive kitchen featuring Granite Countertops, Ceramic-Tile, Backsplash, open shelving , NEW SS Appliances, Electric Cooking & service bar with seating open to the dining room. Additionally, a large bedroom perfect for office space with half bath, bonus room, full guest bath with ceramic-tile & laundry is offered on the first floor. Just up the gorgeous staircase lies two generous-sized bedrooms & updated full bathroom. Newer HVAC, Freshly Painted inside & out, newer roof, 200A Electrical, New Water Heater and more for savvy buyers! Outside has been outfitted with ample parking, huge, full privacy fenced back yard. Perfect for anyone, this home is ideally positioned to enjoy all the city & Henrico County has to offer. Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in ready charmer that is close to interstates, shopping & more!
CVRMLS #1936068
Dec 3, 2019
Sold
$115,000
$86/sq ft
Nov 8, 2019
Pending
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Nov 6, 2019
Listed
$112,500
$84/sq ft
+9
INVESTOR SPECIAL-Check out this 3 bedroom Cape Cod that it is ready for new owners and/or tenant. This property has been an income-producing rental property for years. Rent was $1,100 per month, creating positive cash flow and allowing upgrades like the new dimensional shingle roof (2019) and new heat pump (2019). The home had replacement windows installed and a new electric range just installed. The home is being sold AS-IS, with no known issues and no repairs by Seller. No FHA/VHDA/VA loans. All of the big ticket items have been done for you, so just sit back and enjoy the proceeds, thanks.
CVRMLS #OLD2635051
Sep 22, 2009
Listing Removed
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Oct 13, 2006
Listed
$145,000
$108/sq ft
CVRMLS #2641298
Feb 23, 2007
Sold
$142,000
$106/sq ft
Dec 21, 2006
Listed
$145,000
$108/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2641298
Feb 23, 2007
Sold
$142,000
$106/sq ft
Dec 21, 2006
Listed
$145,000
$108/sq ft
CVRMLS #2635051
Dec 22, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 13, 2006
Listed
$145,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 2006
Sold
$70,000
$52/sq ft
CVRMLS #2531610-248444076
Nov 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2005
Listed
$99,000
$74/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2531610
Nov 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2005
Listed
$99,000
$74/sq ft
CVRMLS #2320755-248644279
Sep 22, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2003
Listed
$64,000
$48/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2320755
Sep 22, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2003
Listed
$64,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1991
Sold
$50,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,526 (+4.9%)
$30,000 + $270,700
$300,700
2025
$2,408 (+6.4%)
$30,000 + $270,700
$300,700
2024
$2,264 (+4.8%)
$28,000 + $258,700
$286,700
2023
$2,159 (+6.4%)
$24,000 + $239,200
$263,200
2022
$2,030 (+2.9%)
$24,000 + $227,100
$251,100
2021
$1,972 (+93.7%)
$22,000 + $214,000
$236,000
2020
$1,018 (+2.2%)
$18,000 + $206,100
$224,100
2019
$996 (+4.1%)
$18,000 + $97,700
$115,700
2018
$957
$18,000 + $95,200
$113,200
2017
$957
$16,000 + $92,700
$108,700
2016
$956
$16,000 + $92,700
$108,700
2014
$956
$16,000 + $92,700
$108,700
2013
$957
$16,000 + $92,700
$108,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,232 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,338
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,338
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
795-738-9406
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-4
One-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-4 One-Family Residence District is to provide and protect residential areas wherein the predominant pattern of residential development is the one-family dwelling.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Communications tower
Park & open space
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, 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 • 23222
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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63
42
49
32
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 709 Ratcliffe Ave
$306,725
$6,825 over list price of $300K
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