#2510945, Suzanne Thornton, Listing Office: Chesterfield Realty

3201 Kensington Ave Richmond, VA 23221
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About 3201 Kensington Ave
3201 Kensington Avenue is a classic 1921 Colonial Revival home situated in Richmond's historic Museum District. This stately residence combines timeless elegance with modern comfort across four spacious levels. The home features a beautifully restored front porch with Doric columns, formal living and dining rooms with soaring ceilings and intricate millwork, a cozy family room/sunroom with built-ins, and a private rear patio. Upstairs, there are three generous bedrooms and two renovated baths, including a serene primary suite with a large walk-in-closet! The finished third floor offers flexible space ideal for a fourth bedroom, home office, or studio. The full basement provides additional living space, ample storage, secondary laundry hookups, a workshop with a walkout door to the backyard, and potential for future expansion. Corner lot on Kensington & Cleveland coupled with two inviting outdoor living spaces and a detached 1.5-car garage make this a rare gem in a spectacular location! Home is located just steps from local shops, restaurants, and museums, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This home was on the 2022 Museum District Mother's Day House & Garden Tour.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Interior: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Granite Counters, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Fireplace: Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, On Street
- Exterior: Porch
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
- Heating: Electric, Radiant, Zoned
- Cooling: Electric, Other, Zoned
- List Price: $1,175,000
- Price/SqFt: $368
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,844
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Year Built: 1921
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,189 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0847 Acres
- MLS Number: 2510894
- MLS Name: CVR
- Office Name: Long & Foster REALTORS
- Office Phone: (804) 339-8489
- Listing Agent: Stephen Wesson
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 08, 2016 | Home Sold | $490,000 |
Jul 06, 1998 | Home Sold | $185,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $737,000 | $8,844 |
2023 | $708,000 | $7,020 |
2022 | $635,000 | $7,020 |
2021 | $601,000 | $7,020 |
2020 | $585,000 | $7,020 |
2019 | $556,000 | $6,000 |
2018 | $500,000 | $6,000 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
William Fox Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•2300 Hanover Ave
4
John B. Cary Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•3021 Maplewood Ave
7
Mary Munford Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•211 Westmoreland St
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 $48,070. The most common annual income of people living in Richmond, VA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 3201 Kensington Ave
The listing price of 3201 Kensington Ave property is $1,175,000.
The property 3201 Kensington Ave is a house located in Richmond, Virginia, 23221.
Active Listing: 3201 Kensington Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3201 Kensington Ave are: William Fox Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John B. Cary Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mary Munford Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Albert Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Binford Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Thomas H. Henderson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Thomas Jefferson High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Open High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Richmond Alternative (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,844 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 8, 2016 for $490,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3201 Kensington Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 3201 Kensington Ave is 3,189 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3201 Kensington Ave is 1921.
This home is located at 3201 Kensington Ave in Richmond, VA and zip code 23221 in the West End neighborhood. This 3,189 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,175,000.
While more than 179 listings in Richmond, VA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 71 listings sold at asking price, and more than 105 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Richmond, VA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20.4%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $372,487, while the average time on the real estate market was 18 days.