Historic Richmond log cabin to change hands after 60 years
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8801 Riverside Dr. Image: Courtesy of Lucas Templeton via seller's agent Coleen Butler Rodriguez, The Steele Group
A historic log cabin along Richmond's riverfront is about to change ownership for the first time in more than 60 years.
Why it matters: The pending sale of the Cabin Hill property on Riverside Drive offers locals a rare chance to peek inside the striking home.
State of play: The Cabin Hill hit the market right before Halloween for just under $2 million and was under contract by the end of the week, listing records show.
- It's unclear when the Rustic Revival-style log cabins (it's actually two) were built, but the earliest record of it traces to 1910.
- It was likely once used as a family retreat, per the listing.
- Its more modern history is a little clearer: In 1964, the property's longtime owners contracted architect Bud Hyland, who trained under Frank Lloyd Wright, to build an addition.
The result: A 1,945 square-foot, three-bedroom, 2.5-bath log cabin that blends rustic charm and mid-century modern features on nearly 2.5-acres overlooking the James.
- That includes a vintage kitchen with upgrades that were top of the line in 1964.
What's next: The sale to the undisclosed buyers is expected to close next month.