#2517100, Desmond Frye, Listing office: RPM Richmond Metro

1509 Helen Ln Richmond, VA 23224
Property details
About 1509 Helen Ln
**UPDATED JULY 7 2025 - BRAND NEW HVAC UNIT ($8,500) JUST INSTALLED BY OWNER!!!*** Welcome to 1509 Helen Lane, a classic brick bungalow nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of South Richmond. This well-maintained home offers timeless curb appeal with its symmetrical façade, traditional green shutters, and a welcoming front stoop. This home boasts solid construction, a low-maintenance exterior, and sits on a spacious, shaded lot—ideal for outdoor gardening and entertaining. Inside, freshly refinished hardwoods, new LVP, updated fixtures and a backdrop of modern neutrals boast low maintenance living and make the home ready for the next owner's personal touch. A generous front yard offers nice separation from the street, while a private rear yard is fully shaded by mature hardwoods, creating a serene, park-like setting that renters or future homeowners will appreciate. The deep backyard is flat, fenced on two sides, and includes a rear entry door with concrete steps—perfect for creating a dedicated mudroom, in-law suite access, or a second unit entry. A full-width concrete sidewalk runs from the back steps to the lot line, providing great flow and utility. This well-built home combines timeless curb appeal with meaningful value for investors, flippers, and first-time buyers alike. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and the newly renamed Richmond High School for the Arts (formerly George Wythe High School), 1509 Helen Lane delivers both convenience and community in a sought after city location.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $189
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,788
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1950
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,187 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.163 Acres
- MLS Number: 2516137
- MLS Name: CVR
- Office Name: EXP Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (703) 665-3362
- Office Email: va.broker@exprealty.net
- Listing Agent: Juri Miller
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 22, 2023 | Home Sold | $160,000 |
Jun 03, 2008 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Mar 02, 2006 | Home Sold | $88,000 |
May 03, 2005 | Home Sold | $58,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $149,000 | $1,788 |
2023 | $127,000 | $768 |
2022 | $107,000 | $768 |
2021 | $79,000 | $768 |
2020 | $64,000 | $768 |
2019 | $55,000 | $636 |
2018 | $53,000 | $636 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•2200 Ingram Ave
1
J.H. Blackwell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•1600 Everett St
4
Swansboro Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•3160 Midlothian Tpke
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $19,076. Most Richmond, VA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1509 Helen Ln
The listing price of 1509 Helen Ln property is $225,000.
The property 1509 Helen Ln is a house located in Richmond, Virginia, 23224.
Active Listing: 1509 Helen Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1509 Helen Ln are: Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), J.H. Blackwell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Swansboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thomas C. Boushall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Falling Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Franklin Military Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), George Wythe High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Open High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,788 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 22, 2023 for $160,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1509 Helen Ln has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1509 Helen Ln is 1,187 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1509 Helen Ln is 1950.
This home is located at 1509 Helen Ln in Richmond, VA and zip code 23224 in the Bellemeade neighborhood. This 1,187 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
Richmond, VA housing market in June 2025 saw over 210 listings sold above listed price, more than 99 sold at listed price and over 112 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Richmond, VA between May and June 2025 increased by 0.6%. Listings spent 18 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $373,965 during the same period.