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Alex Melara
REALTOR®

5817 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226

$550,000
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Alex Melara
Call: (804) 252-6270

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BEDS3 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET1,427 MLS#2620819
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONWestview

Property Description

Charming Cape-style cottage with a welcoming front porch and wonderful curb appeal, this 1948 home offers a delightful blend of classic character, thoughtful updates and inviting living spaces in a highly desirable location. The bright living room features wainscot surround that continues up the open staircase, hardwood floors and a raised-hearth fireplace with gas insert and handsome mantel. A vaulted sitting area with beadboard ceiling, dentil-accented crown molding and traditional-height wainscot provides a comfortable gathering space. The well-designed kitchen features marble countertops and backsplash, natural cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, display cabinets, abundant storage and a center island with induction range. A built-in desk and dedicated beverage/service counter add both function and style. The adjoining morning room is especially inviting, with a built-in storage banquette, wet bar, drink refrigerator, cabinetry and sliding doors opening to the rear deck. Two first-floor bedrooms, a full hall bath with classic black-and-white tile and a convenient laundry closet complete the main level. Upstairs, a private primary suite offers a bedroom with dormer storage and a spacious dressing area with built-in drawers and storage, along with a charming bath featuring a custom vanity, beadboard walls and a footed tub. Outdoor spaces include the covered front porch, covered rear deck and privacy-fenced rear yard surrounded by established landscaping, multiple detached sheds and a small garden house. Additional highlights include off-street parking, a waterproofed crawlspace with newer sump pump and a Rinnai tankless water heater. Ideally situated within easy reach of the Libbie/Grove shopping and dining district, Patterson Avenue and neighborhood amenities, this inviting home combines charm, comfort and convenience in a terrific Richmond location.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Fenced: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Home Style: Cape Cod
Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
Roof Type: Composition, Metal, Rubber
Stories: 1.0
Taxes: $5,292
Year Built: 1948

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Days on Site: 2
Exterior: Drywall, Plaster, Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior: Deck, Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Fireplace: Gas
Floor Features: Tile, Wood
Interior: Bedroom on Main Level, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath on Main Level, Fireplace, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom
Lot: Landscaped, Level
Outbuilding(s): Yes
Parcel#: W021-0188-022
Parking: Off Street
Patio/Porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Deck, Porch
Sewer: Public Sewer
Topography: Level
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Primary Bedroom: 13.10 x 13.9 Level - Second
Bedroom 3: 11.2 x 10.0 Level - First
Bedroom 2: 11.3 x 10.0 Level - First
Sitting Room: 11.9 x 11.2 Level - First
Kitchen: 21.1 x 14.7 Level - First
Living Room: 18.10 x 13.9 Level - First

Local Schools

High School: Thomas Jefferson
Middle School: Albert Hill
Elementary School: Munford

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Long & Foster REALTORS
Agency Contact: (804) 212-7185

Shown By

Agent Name: Alex Melara
Agent Phone: (804) 252-6270
Agency Title: Napier Realtors ERA

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Estimated Payment

$ 1,825.48 per month $1,224.06 Principal & Interest $441.00 Property Tax $160.42 Homeowner's Insurance

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