4617 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

$589,900 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,640  sqft
Built in 1946

This cute Colonial Place home is ready for it's new owner! Located in Richmond's popular Near West End, this Cape Cod style home offers a quaint cottage feel, recent improvements, a walkable neighborhood, and quick access to all points in and around RVA! Leading up the slate walkway to the front door you will notice the mature landscaping and inviting screened porch. Upon entering the home, you are greeted with rich hardwoods that flow throughout the first floor. French doors allow for easy access to the screened porch and the original brick fireplace creates an inviting ambiance. The formal dining room is centrally located, offering modern fixtures and access to the brick patio in the backyard. Off the dining room, the kitchen features heart pine flooring, stainless steel appliances (new range & microwave!), granite countertops, and laundry room access for additional storage! Continuing through the first floor, you will find a spacious front bedroom as well as a flexible office space. Tucked in the back of the home is a cozy den with additional patio access and a stylish bar area, perfect for enjoying cocktails with friends! The main bathroom on this level features a bathtub & shower combo with vintage 1940's tile and updated lighting. Even the staircase is charming with it's built-in book shelves and cute display / storage nooks. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom and spacious ensuite bath. An additional bedroom with a built-in dresser and attic storage complete this level. The backyard features a brick patio, multiple raised beds for summer gardening, a privacy fence, mature landscaping, and a detached garage with alley access. Come and see why Colonial Place is continually ranked as one of Richmond's best neighborhoods.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bedroom on Main Level,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s),Fireplace,Granite Counters,Bath in Primary Bedroom,Recessed Lighting,Skylights
Appliances:
Washer/Dryer Stacked,Dishwasher,Gas Cooking,Disposal,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator
Laundry:
Stacked
Basement:
Crawl Space
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Natural Gas,Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Masonry,Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Porch, Garage(s)
Style:
Cape Cod
Other Structures:
Garage(s)
Pool:
None
Parking:
Detached,Garage,On Street,Unfinished Garage,Workshop in Garage

Construction

Windows:
Skylight(s)
General:
Brick,Frame,Plaster,Vinyl Siding, One and One Half

Location

Originating MLS:
CVR
County:
Richmond City

Lot

Zoning:
0050.00X0135.00 0000.155 AC, W019-0246-016
Fencing:
Back Yard,Privacy,Fenced

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
CVR
Ownership:
Individuals, Sole Proprietor
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.50

This listing courtesy of:
NextHome Advantage, Matt Owens

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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