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  • Price cut: $15K (3/7)
    $560,000

    1215 Whitby Rd, Richmond, VA 23227

    4beds
    2,318sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $547,900 Zestimate®
    $242/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    SHERWOOD PARK!!! Five bedroom, two bath brick cape on treelined street just waiting for your renovation updates! This home is in it's original, unmolested form and is the perfect palette to bring into the 21st century with your modern renovation visions. Alot of the hard work has already been completed. Roof replaced in 2020. Gas fired boiler replaced in 2015. Electrical panel upgraded to 200 amp in 2022. Fifth bedroom is wood paneled (1st fl) & currently used as den. Large formal living room, formal dining room, three bedrooms (including den), full bath and attached, enclosed rear porch on 1st floor. Two additional bedrooms, office, and full bath on 2nd floor. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout home! Unfinished FULL Basement offers a ton of additional space for future expansion. This is alot of home for the money on a beautiful tree lined street just waiting for the right new owner to bring it back to it's original glory with modern updates! Prime location in walking distance to Children's Hospital and Union Theological Seminary. Recent appraisal values home at list price in current condition. Seller knows of nothing wrong with property, but advises that home is sold as-is and CRVMLS As-Is addendum must accompany all offers to be considered. Seller may need a 30 to 45 day leaseback to be negotiated with offer.
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 07, 2026 at 05:52am

    Listed by:

    Brent Christian 804-479-0135,

    United Real Estate Richmond

    Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2532793MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Other
      • Description: Tub & Shower
      • Level: First
      Other
      • Description: Tub & Shower
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
      • Attic: Access Only,Floored,Walk-In
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,318 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,318
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street, On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Glass Enclosed
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 0.27 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: N0001020021
      • Zoning description: R-3

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Drywall
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Sherwood Park
      Location
      • Region: Richmond

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $242/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $401,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,812
      • Date on market: 1/21/2026
      • Ownership: Individuals
      • Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
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        Estimated market value

        $547,900

        $521,000 - $575,000

        $2,440/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/7/2026Price change$560,000-2.6%$242/sqft
        Source: CVRMLS #2532793 Report a problem
        1/22/2026Listed for sale$575,000$248/sqft
        Source: CVRMLS #2532793 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,692 +8%$391,000 +8%
        2023$4,344 $362,000
        2022$4,344 +27.9%$362,000 +27.9%
        2021$3,396 $283,000
        2020$3,396 +6%$283,000 +6%
        2019$3,204 +4.7%$267,000 +4.7%
        2018$3,060 +15.4%$255,000 +10.4%
        2017$2,652 $231,000 +7.9%
        2016$2,652 $214,000 +0.9%
        2015$2,652 $212,000 -4.1%
        2014$2,652 $221,000
        2013-- $221,000 -11.2%
        2012-- $249,000 -3.1%
        2011-- $257,000
        2010-- $257,000
        2009-- $257,000
        2008-- $257,000 +1.2%
        2007-- $254,000 +8.5%
        2006-- $234,100 +16.6%
        2005-- $200,800 +11.4%
        2003-- $180,300 +12%
        2002-- $161,000 +15%
        2001$2,002 $140,000

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $3,185/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2700
        Property taxes
        $485
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Sherwood Park

          Getting around

          52 / 100
          Somewhat Walkable
          38 / 100
          Some Transit
          48 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Holton
          • Middle: Henderson
          • High: John Marshall

          Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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