Fan District corner home sells $110,000 over asking

A 1910 corner townhome in Richmond’s Fan District closed Oct. 30 for $1.205 million, $110,000 above list, after a five-day path to an accepted offer. The sale adds to a strong 2026 run for listing agent Chris Small and Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, with exterior staging and prep cited as part of the appeal.

Why it matters: - The sale shows how presentation, pricing and location can drive a fast over-asking result in Richmond’s tight Fan District market. - The home sold 10% above its $1.095 million list price, reinforcing demand for well-prepared historic homes. - The deal was the third-largest over-asking sale Jsquared Interior Staging and Design has publicized this year.

What happened: - The 1910-built corner townhome at 1901 Hanover Avenue sold Oct. 30, 2026, for $1,205,000. - The home listed Sept. 24 and had an accepted offer five days later. - Chris Small of Park 27 listed the four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,038-square-foot property. - Jsquared Interior Staging and Design handled the staging.

The details: - The home closed $110,000 above asking, or 10% over its list price. - Central Virginia Regional MLS sale data recorded the transaction. - The property sits on a corner lot in Richmond’s Fan District, with visibility from two streets. - The home features ironwork railings, a raised brick terrace and a wraparound presence. - Jsquared’s work began with a design consultation and extended to both interior and exterior staging. - The porch and outdoor spaces were staged along with the interior. - The sale was Jsquared’s third in a month in which exterior staging preceded an over-asking close. - Small has sold homes in the Fan and Museum District for more than two decades.

Between the lines: - Corner lots can create a stronger first impression because buyers see the home before they enter it. - Staging the exterior as well as the interior can matter more on a property that reads from the sidewalk. - Small said clean paint, working hardware and good lighting reduce buyer doubt. - Small also said vacant staging helps buyers understand how narrow rooms, tall ceilings and unusual layouts in the Fan can function. - The result fits a broader 2026 pattern for the Small-Jsquared pairing, which closed at or above list price on every listing they prepared together. - The pair’s October run included a near-West End home at $1,800,500 and an 1895 Fan townhome that sold 7.5% over list. - Jsquared said the sale ranked behind only a Henrico home that sold $460,000 over list and a Fan property that sold $255,000 over list among its 2026 publicized results.

What’s next: - The Small-Jsquared collaboration appears to be continuing to benefit from strong prep and marketing in Richmond’s historic-home market. - Jsquared says its model begins with consultation and full staging of vacant homes, with more listings likely to follow that approach. - Park 27 continues to focus on Richmond’s Fan District, Museum District, Monument Avenue corridor, Windsor Farms and the Near West End.

The bottom line: - In Richmond’s Fan District, sharp presentation and thoughtful staging can turn a listing into a fast sale well above asking.