University Heights Real Estate, Homes, Condos for Sale in Essex, VA

Welcome to 1107 Essex Avenue, ideally situated in the sought-after University Heights neighborhood. An exceptional opportunity to experience luxury new construction within the coveted Tuckahoe school district. Thoughtfully designed with over 4,400 square feet of living space, this home blends refined craftsmanship with everyday functionality. Step through the arched entryway into a grand foyer with herringbone white oak flooring, setting the tone for the elevated finishes throughout. A sun-filled living room with custom built-ins flows into the stunning gourmet kitchen, the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, an oversized island with seating, a wet bar, a Venetian hood, a Monogram 48" side-by-side fridge, a 36" gas range, and an undercounter wine center. An arched opening leads to the dining room, where sliding doors extend your space outdoors to the covered porch and fireplace, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The first-floor primary suite offers a serene retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a tile-entry shower, soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. Upstairs, a turned staircase leads to a versatile loft overlooking the front of the home. A second primary suite includes its own ensuite bath and walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms each have walk-in closets and share a hall bath with double vanity. An expansive upper-level family or recreation room, accessible via a second staircase, provides flexible living space. A 400-square-foot covered porch with fireplace and ceiling speakers allows year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights include white oak hardwoods throughout, a first-floor laundry room, a mudroom with custom built-ins off the two-car garage, and a large lot with full irrigation. Showcasing exceptional millwork and attention to detail, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and timeless design in one of the area’s most desirable locations.

1107 Essex Avenue, Henrico

$475,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ CVR-2522075 MLS

Don’t miss this charming brick ranch full of character, nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after University Heights neighborhood. This is a wonderful opportunity to get into the Tuckahoe & Westham area for under $500K. This home features a formal living room with a corner wood-burning fireplace with hardwood floors that flow into the dining room and spacious family room. The family room is filled with lots of natural light from a large picture window and bay window surrounded by built-ins and easy access to a refreshed deck overlooking a private backyard. The kitchen is bright and clean with freshly painted cabinets, a large pantry, with a door to the rear yard and patio space. There is an optional washer/dryer hookups. Three bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. Upstairs offers 500+ square feet of potential with paneled walls, knee wall access, great ceiling height, and a second room with a toilet and closet—ideal for converting into a future primary suite. Recent 2025 updates include fresh interior and exterior paint, new gravel driveway, landscaping, and a brand new roof. Priced below the assessed value, this brick charmer is ready for its next chapter. First-time home buyers, down-sizers, investors, come and preview the endless possibilities. Showings start on Friday!

1206 Old Nelson Hill Avenue, Henrico

$937,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ CVR-2515646 MLS

Beautiful, expanded Cape nestled in the highly sought-after neighborhood of University Heights. This spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a versatile layout, including a first-floor bedroom with a full bath—ideal for guests or extended family. The main level features a welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace and a separate office that can also serve as a dining room or playroom. A stunning great room with a second fireplace opens seamlessly to the updated kitchen, which boasts abundant white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a large breakfast bar—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. At the end of the great room, you’ll find a generously sized breakfast area filled with natural light. Off the mudroom, which has its own private side entrance from the driveway, is a convenient laundry room offering practicality and ease. Upstairs, the home offers three additional bedrooms along with a spacious primary suite featuring its own private bath, plus another full hall bath. Additional highlights include hardwood floors throughout both levels, beautifully tiled bathrooms, a combination of brick, slate, and composition roofing, and a landscaped, park-like backyard complete with a large patio and off-street parking. This home perfectly blends timeless charm with modern comfort in one of the area’s most desirable communities.

1004 Dinwiddie Avenue, Henrico

$981,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ CVR-2514693 MLS

University Heights Gem! Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home that exudes charm and character. Step into the living room, where you will find a double-sided gas fireplace that is shared by the mudroom/office space. The updated kitchen features leathered quartzite countertops, an island with storage and seating, crafted cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The dining area in the kitchen is perfect for entertaining. There is an amazing butler's pantry with extra storage. The first-floor primary bedroom has a renovated ensuite bathroom, and this space opens onto the beautifully updated Trex deck with a Koi pond. Upstairs, there is an additional primary suite, a full hall bath that serves the other 2 large bedrooms. Enjoy an additional outdoor patio and separate firepit area. The kitchen provides easy access to the rear garden, driveway, large yard, and a detached shed with electricity. This home has been thoughtfully updated; New flashing on slate roof 2021, entire electrical panel and wiring 2024, entire inside painted May, 2025, new stairs to the basement, new LVP flooring in the basement. Irrigation system 2024 and Invisible Fence. Enjoy walking distance to Tuckahoe Elementary, University of Richmond, dining, and shopping, don't miss this chance to live in the desirable University Heights neighborhood!

9409 University Boulevard, Henrico

$1,800,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ CVR-2505386 MLS

This stunning Colonial home is on over an acre lot in University Heights, offers the perfect blend of comfort and charm. This home has been completely renovated with details including and not limited to new wiring, spray foam attic insulation, plumbing, HVAC in 2012! Relax on the inviting covered front porch, ideal for enjoying a refreshing afternoon iced tea. The second floor features four spacious bedrooms and three full baths. Convenience is key with laundry rooms on both levels, each equipped with washers and dryers. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts ample cabinet space, soapstone countertops, and high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a Wolf range. It’s perfect for casual meals or hosting gatherings. The bright foyer leads to a cozy living room with a fireplace, which could easily double as a formal dining area. A sunroom with slate flooring adds an open ambiance, while the large family room offers a second fireplace and stone surround, offers a welcoming space for relaxation. A mudroom with additional laundry facilities and a second refrigerator is conveniently located off the back of the house. The finished lower level offers a versatile rec room, office, or playroom. Above the two-car garage, a guest bedroom with a full bath provides additional privacy, making it an ideal space for guests, an office, or even another rec room. Outside, the large, private lot is enhanced with mature landscaping and two outdoor patios, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The paved driveway, complete with a cobblestone border, adds a touch of elegance. Modern amenities include gas heat and central air on the first floor and basement, heat pumps and central air on the second floor, and a heat/air in the finished space above the garage. Additional features include a tankless gas hot water heater, wood floors throughout, and a two-car garage. This home is a must-see!

9200 University Boulevard, Henrico

$605,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ CVR-2430317 MLS

Welcome to this brick cape adorned with charm and character in the heart of the desirable University Heights neighborhood within walking distance of tuckahoe Elementary School and minutes to I-64. Surrounded by properties $800,000 plus, come put your touches on this home with all new interior paint and updated replacement windows that features 3/4 bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, breakfast room, sunroom/family room, a multi purpose room that could be used for a bedroom, office or playroom, a basement and 2 full baths, offering comfort and versatility for any family. Additionally, if needed, there is room for expansion on the 1/3 acre lot. The home offers newly finished gleaming hardwood floors on the first and second levels and is a highlight of the property. The living room has a cozy wood burning fireplace and built-in shelving. Adjacent to the living area is the formal dining room. The kitchen sparkles with new granite counter tops, sink, stainless steel stove and dishwasher and charming vintage tile backsplash. The breakfast room is perfect for casual dining, while the inviting family room or sunroom provides a serene retreat to relax and enjoy views of the beautifully landscaped backyard and patio. At the center of the home is the hardwood staircase adorned with built-in bookcases, adding extra character and charm to the home. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and full bath. Additional features include a conditioned basement that offers extra storage, laundry area, a workshop. Don’t miss your opportunity to own in one of Richmond’s most endearing neighborhoods.

1101 Essex Avenue, Henrico

$365,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ CVR-2426796 MLS

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick ranch in the desirable Freeman High School district, near Patterson Ave and Regency Mall, offers a prime investment opportunity. The home is being sold as-is, and all appliances convey as-is. The property requires repairs and may not qualify for traditional financing, making it ideal for investors or seasoned house flippers. Buyers should consult their agents regarding financing options.

1107 Essex Avenue, Henrico

$655,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ CVR-2426766 MLS

CHARMING 2 LEVEL NESTLED ON A .47 ACRE LOT IN PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. TIMELESS CHARACTER AND MODERNITY COLLIDE IN THIS INCREDIBLY WELL KEPT ESTATE. FROM THE BRICK ACCENTS, TO THE OAK WALL STUDY, THIS ESTATE WILL STEAL YOUR HEART FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN! ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF 3 BEDROOMS & 2.5 BATHS, WOOD STOVE. 2 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES, LARGE STUDY, SUB ZERO FRIDGE, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, DUTCH DOOR LEADING YOU TO YOUR TRUE SUNROOM OFF OF FORMAL DINING, BEAUTIFUL BUILT INS, WALK OUT BASEMENT, HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE HOME, & MORE! THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT 703 KEATS RD, WE CANNOT WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE IT!

703 Keats Road, Henrico

$1,265,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ CVR-2421271 MLS

Welcome to University Heights’ most delightful Cape! Nestled up above a tucked away street, 832 Arlington Circle is a rare offering - lovingly maintained, beautifully updated, and ready for its next owners! Thoughtful updates throughout make the home as inviting as it is functional. The formal living/dining rooms at the front of the house live separately from the casual living areas making this home spacious and comfortable for everyday living, and perfect for entertaining. A bright and open kitchen is updated with SS appliances and marble countertops. The eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast nook that opens to a large family room with a gas fireplace, and an enviable, private outdoor living space. Off of the kitchen is a newly added butler’s pantry, which includes a wet bar, appliance garage, custom cabinetry+pantry with marble tops/backsplash. The spacious downstairs is completed with a private powder room, a study with lit builtins, and a sunroom that can be used as a bar/office/den. The elegant dining room has custom cabinets added in 2019, built by Cary’s Mill Woodworking. An attached 2 car garage provides mudroom cubbies for a drop zone and has endless possibilities for gym space, rec room, storage, and/or parking if you prefer not to use paved driveway. Heading upstairs, there are 4/5 large bedrooms. The primary boasts a large walk-in closet and spacious bathroom. 3 additional generously sized bedrooms and a 2nd full bath provide space for family or guests. A bonus room, currently used as an office, could easily be a 5th bedroom. The 2nd floor boasts a unique large walk-in closet for out of sight storage space. Enjoy an outdoor dinner overlooking a private backyard on the patio with the outdoor fireplace and kitchen featuring built-in grill and prep station. A rare offering in one of the best neighborhoods in the West End! Rinnai Tankless HWH added 2021, brick walkways redone 2020, conditioned crawl in 2023, TimberTech Decking 2022, 2 zone irrigation, EV charger roughed in, and more! Come see for yourself!

832 Arlington Circle, Henrico

$599,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ CVR-2415963 MLS

Golden opportunity to create your dream home in sought after University Heights. Interior features include hard wood floors and an over sized primary suite, with laundry area. The other two bedrooms on the main floor are large with hardwood floors as well and a full hall bath. The dining room and living room are open to one another creating a semi-open floor plan. There is an additional den off of the kitchen. The finished walk out basement has another room perfect for an at home gym or office, wet bar/kitchenette, additional bedroom and full bath and open space perfect for movie nights, game nights or indoor roller skating. The grounds are green and the patio is wonderful for entertaining. There is a treehouse and garden shed and a pad for basketball or those fall fire pit nights. When it snows in University Heights everyone knows to head to "the lines" for the best down hill sledding and that is a short walk out of your back yard! New dimensional roof and landscapingLocated on a charming and quiet cut-de-sac, this raised ranch is a blank slate waiting for your creative side.

802 Keats Road, Henrico

$984,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ CVR-2407021 MLS

Your own private oasis! Welcome to University Heights, where this charming home awaits just over 1 mile from the University of Richmond and a stone's throw from the vibrant Libbie & Grove and Westhampton neighborhoods. Nestled on a private lot, the beautifully manicured backyard offers hardscaped entertaining spaces and complete privacy within a fully fenced setting. With a spacious driveway and a large garage, parking and hosting get-togethers are a breeze. The newly renovated kitchen and upgraded bathrooms make this home move-in ready, ensuring convenience and modern comfort. Featuring a slate roof, newer systems, and upgrades throughout, this home is the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary convenience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this delightful property your own!

816 Forest Avenue, Henrico

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