It’s home sweet home at this Westover Hills area cape, a comfortable four-bed, two-bath cottage nestled amongst the trees on a lovely half acre, corner lot. Close to many of Westover Hills’ favorite restaurants and shops, 1517 Leicester Road blends proximity to great city amenities with a relaxing feel. Inside you’ll find a flexible floorplan, with two bedrooms on the first floor and two bedrooms on the second floor, as well as many recent updates including fresh paint, newer flooring and sliding doors (2020), and refreshed bathrooms. Add a newer roof (2019), updated windows (2019), and a four-year-old heat pump with Nest Thermostat, and you’ll find everything has been taken care of! A large deck (2020) off the kitchen and stone patio both offer fantastic outdoor space where you can enjoy a private yard. Plenty of parking, both on street and off. Full of easy charm, fun, and green space, this friendly cottage on Leicester is ready to welcome you home!
Sold for $372,000
$372,000
1517 Leicester Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
4beds
1,357sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.57 Acres Lot
$400,600 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$2,446 Estimated rent
Home value
$400,600
$381,000 - $421,000
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Stone patioFull of easy charmHeat pumpPrivate yardLovely half acreGreen spaceComfortable four - bed
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Listed by:
Margaret Berkness 804-513-0995,
The Steele Group
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Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2408995
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Lighted ceiling fan; closet; mounted TV; carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Description: Lighted ceiling fan; closet; LVT
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Description: Lighted ceilng fan; closet; mounted TV; LVT
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.5
Bedroom 4
- Description: Lighted ceiling fan; closet; carpet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.5
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Great room
- Description: Lighted ceiling fan; coat closet; mounted TV; LVT
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Description: Eat-in; farm sink; tile floor; deck access
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 11.5
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Oven, Stove, Washer
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,357 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,357
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Stoop, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage, Shed
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: C0050483007
- Zoning description: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod,Cottage,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Frame, Hardboard
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westover Terrace
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,600
- Date on market: 4/17/2024
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2024 | Sold | $372,000-3.4%$274/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2408995 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Pending sale | $385,000$284/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2408995 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $385,000+79.1%$284/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2408995 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2018 | Sold | $215,000$158/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #1828089 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2018 | Pending sale | $215,000$158/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster REALTORS #1828089 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2018 | Price change | $215,000+22.9%$158/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster REALTORS #1828089 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2013 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: PMI - Richmond Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,200-7.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Property Management Inc. Richmond Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2012 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Property Management Inc. Richmond Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Property Management Inc. Richmond Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2011 | Price change | $174,950-7.9%$129/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Vaughan and Company, Inc., Realtors #1102983 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2010 | Price change | $189,950-5%$140/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #1005417 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2010 | Price change | $199,950-4.8%$147/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #1005417 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $209,950+10.8%$155/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #1005417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2005 | Sold | $189,500$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,816 +6% | $318,000 +6% |
| 2024 | $3,600 +5.6% | $300,000 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $3,408 | $284,000 |
| 2022 | $3,408 +34.6% | $284,000 +34.6% |
| 2021 | $2,532 +1.4% | $211,000 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,496 +13.7% | $208,000 +13.7% |
| 2019 | $2,196 +8.9% | $183,000 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $2,016 +9.1% | $168,000 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $1,848 | $162,000 |
| 2016 | $1,848 | $162,000 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $1,848 | $161,000 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,848 | $154,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $154,000 -12% |
| 2012 | -- | $175,000 -26.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $239,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $239,000 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $238,300 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $228,300 +19.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $191,100 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $185,500 +36.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $135,600 +22.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $111,000 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,500 -0.1% |
| 2001 | $1,381 | $96,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cedarhurst
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Southampton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 1/10Lucille M. Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Huguenot High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southampton
- Middle: Lucille Brown
- High: Huguenot
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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