Henrico Colonial Sells $27,000 Over Asking After 3 Days on Market

A five-bedroom West End colonial in Henrico sold for $725,000 after listing for $698,000 and drawing an accepted offer in three days. The fast sale underscores how staging and move-in readiness continue to drive demand in Richmond’s suburban family-home market.

Why it matters: - The sale shows how quickly well-presented homes can move in Henrico’s West End, where buyers often focus on school zoning, space and turnkey condition. - The home closed $27,000 above asking, a 3.9% premium, signaling continued demand for staged suburban family homes in the Richmond market.

What happened: - Laura Peery and Elizabeth Smalley of The Steele Group Sotheby's International Realty listed 3624 Woodlynne Place at $698,000. - The five-bedroom colonial went on the market May 27, 2026, and received an accepted offer within three days. - The home closed June 15, 2026, for $725,000. - Jsquared Interior Staging and Design handled a design consultation and full vacant staging before the home was marketed.

The details: - The home has 3,112 square feet and is located in Henrico’s West End near Short Pump. - The property is zoned for Godwin High School. - Jsquared’s consultation focused on paint, lighting and finish decisions before staging began. - The staging strategy was aimed at helping buyers picture daily family use in the home’s main living spaces. - Smalley said the quick offer reflected preparation meeting demand and that staging made the home feel ready for a family’s real life. - Johnathan H. Miller, founder and CEO of Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, said suburban family homes require a different staging approach than historic rowhouses.

Between the lines: - The sale is the fourth this year pairing the Peery and Smalley team with Jsquared to close above asking. - Earlier examples included a Henrico home on Gardiner Road that sold roughly $460,000 over list and a renovated Cape Cod on S Crestwood Avenue in Richmond that sold 14% over asking in June. - The result suggests staging may be especially effective in school-zone-driven suburban segments where buyers compare similar homes closely. - Jsquared’s broader portfolio this year has included historic city rowhomes, rural acreage properties and suburban colonials. - The company has been recognized by the International Association of Home Staging Professionals for Home Staging Excellence, Design Excellence and Client Care Excellence. - The founder has also been named among the Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging by the Real Estate Staging Association.

What's next: - Jsquared says its consultation-plus-vacant-staging model will continue across Central Virginia for vacant homes, luxury properties, renovation design and short-term rental projects. - The Steele Group Sotheby's International Realty will keep serving buyers and sellers across the greater Richmond metro area. - More information is available at jsquaredrva.com.

The bottom line: - In Henrico’s West End, a staged, move-in-ready home can still trigger fast competition and a sale above asking in just days.