812 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

$659,500 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,010  sqft
Built in 1927

CARILLON - An extraordinary opportunity to be one of 8 homes on historic Blanton Avenue across from the Byrd Park fitness trail! This 1927 classic home has been meticulously maintained and updated while preserving the original character of yesteryear. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, columned front porch, detached garage, deck, bluestone patio, fenced rear yard, and coveted off street parking in your own private driveway with additional parking behind the garage. The interior boasts a tastefully renovated kitchen ('16) with beautiful shaker cabinetry and an abundance of drawer cabinets, rainforest granite, SS appliances (Range '24, Dishwasher '22, Refrigerator/Microwave '16). Upstairs in the Primary bedroom you will find a renovated en-suite with double sinks, linen closet, walk-in shower and heated floors, along with 2 additional bedrooms, another full bath, expansive hallway/nook with a linen closet and pristine hardwood floors. It will be hard to miss the additional upgrades that include a newly installed JES waterproofing system (with transferable warranty) in basement, 200-amp service, a Bosch high efficiency gas furnace/water heater, replacement windows, and 2-zone AC systems. This beautiful home puts you front and center for endless RVA outdoor recreation and walkability to Byrd Park, The Carillon, Dogwood Dell, Carytown, Maymont, the Museum District, City Stadium, the Boulevard Bridge, as well as the James River and the extensive park trail systems. You can easily walk or bike to all your favorite shops and restaurants for a spirited life! A new bike lane was just installed the week of September 2nd with single-lane travel for autos and additional parking spots. Prepare to be impressed and embrace your new life! This vibrant community living in the heart of the city is one of a kind and an opportunity that can't be missed!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bookcases,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Fireplace,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Bath in Primary Bedroom,Pantry,Track Lighting,Cable TV
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Electric Cooking,Disposal,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Smooth Cooktop,Self Cleaning Oven,Water Heater,Washer
Laundry:
Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Basement:
Interior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump
Flooring:
Laminate,Parquet,Tile,Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air,Zoned
Heating:
true, Hot Water,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Masonry,Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Deck,Porch,Unpaved Driveway
Style:
Two Story
Pool:
None
Parking:
Direct Access,Driveway,Detached,Garage,Off Street,On Street,Unpaved

Construction

Roofing:
Composition,Metal,Rubber
Windows:
Thermal Windows
General:
Aluminum Siding,Brick,Drywall,Plaster,Wood Siding, 2

Location

Originating MLS:
CVR
County:
Richmond City

Lot

Topography:
Level
Zoning:
0040.00X0159.93 0000.000, W000-1342-013
Fencing:
Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
CVR
Ownership:
Individuals, Sole Proprietor

This listing courtesy of:
Boyd Realty Group, Bill Watson

About Richmond, VA

Housing

Number of Units
186,222
Median Home Value
$252,174
Median Rent
$969

49.79% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.06% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.59%
Public Transportation
2.50%
Walk to Work
2.88%
Work from Home
26.19%
Other
0.80%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
408,517
Median Age
36.80
Median Household Size
2.42

Education

High School
23.89%
Associate’s Degree
6.62%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.31%
Graduate Degree
15.23%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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