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3900 Vawter Avenue

Richmond, VA 23222

3 beds
2 baths
1,864 sqft
5,946 sqft lot
$187 per sqft
1939 build
– on site

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This gorgeous cottage-style home offers a perfect blend of comfort & true charm, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, & 1,864 sq ft of well-designed one floor living space w/ fresh paint throughout & 1-car detached garage, situated a good sized, level lot w/ a fenced backyard, & a designated area for a garden. A welcoming foyer featuring beautiful hardwoods, a storm door that invites natural light & coat closet for guests. The living room offers warmth & elegance, showcasing more hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan w/ a light, a striking white brick decorative fireplace & access to a lovely Florida room, perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or relax & unwind in the evening. A warm & inviting family room with hardwood floors, a stylish chandelier & great natural light. An amazing kitchen is a true focal point of the home, w/ luxury vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, & white shaker-style cabinets, lovely granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island with a breakfast bar & pendant lights provides additional space for dining & entertaining, making it the perfect hub for family & guests. An open flow w/ the dining area, which is bright & inviting & has a lovely skylight adding to the ambiance. Three generously sized bedrooms, each with hardwood floors, light fixtures & single door closets. Two full bathrooms are thoughtfully designed w/ single sink vanities & beautiful tiled floors. One features a white-tiled walk-in/handicap accessible shower & the other a tub/shower combination with white tile surround. A spacious backyard, w/ a lovely white fence is inviting for relaxing, entertaining or gardening. Located just a few blocks outside the city, this home offers the best of both worlds, peaceful suburban living with easy access to city amenities. The property benefits from county taxes and utilities, making it an even more attractive option. With its combination of classic charm and modern updates, this cottage-style home is truly a gem. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Listing courtesy of CVRMLS / Long & Foster REALTORS

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 19, 2025 •

MLS# 2432578 —

The Building

Year Built:

1939
Year Built Details:

Approximate
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Asbestos,Frame
Architectural Style:

Bungalow,Cottage
Roof:

Composition
Exterior Features:

Awnings
Stories Total:

1
Levels:

OneAndOneHalf
Basement:

CrawlSpace
Basement:

false
Door Features:

StormDoors
Window Features:

Skylights
Accessibility Features:

AccessibleFullBath,AccessibleBedroom,LowThresholdShower
Building Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

BedroomOnMainLevel,CeilingFans,DiningArea,EatInKitchen,GraniteCounters,KitchenIsland,MainLevelPrimary,RecessedLighting,Skylights
Flooring:

Tile,Vinyl,Wood
Rooms Total:

8
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Decorative,Masonry
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

WasherHookup,DryerHookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1864.0
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Financial & Terms

Possession:

CloseOfEscrow

Location

Directions:

Head southeast on E Laburnum Ave, take a right onto Fenwick St, right onto Savannah Ave, continue to Vawter Ave and make a right. Home will be on the left.

The Property

Parcel Number:

798-737-4530
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

CornerLot,DeadEnd,CulDeSac,Level
Lot Size Acres:

0.1365
Lot Size Area:

0.1365
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Description:

R4
Fencing:

BackYard,Decorative,Fenced
Topography:

Level
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

15
Tax Annual Amount:

3003.9
Tax Assessed Value:

353400
Tax Legal Description:

EAST HIGHLAND PARK BL 8 LT 15 2 A2 1

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

Electric
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Electric,ForcedAir
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher,ElectricCooking,ElectricWaterHeater,Microwave,Range,SmoothCooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Glen Lea
Middle Or Junior School:

Douglas Wilder
High School:

Henrico

The Community

Subdivision Name:

East Highland Park
Pool Features:

None

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Parking Features:

Detached,Garage

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Utility Costs

$205/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/18/25 Feb 18, 2025	Sold	CVRMLS	$350,000
1/16/25 Jan 16, 2025	Pending	CVRMLS	$350,000
1/14/25 Jan 14, 2025	Listed / Active	CVRMLS	$350,000	184.6% (43.8% / YR)

House Sold on 2/18/2025

$350,000

Listing provided by broker:

James Strum

Long & Foster REALTORS

(804) 432-3408

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3900 Vawter Avenue

Richmond, VA 23222