12601 River Rd, Henrico, VA 23238
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12601 River Rd,Goochland, VA 23238
$17,000,000
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,480 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: frank hardy, murdoch matheson
Office: frank hardy sotheby's int'l
MLS#:2619003
Source:RV
Price summary
- Price:$17,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,623.46
About this home
Tuckahoe, the boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson, represents a significant and enduring piece of both American and Virginia history. Jefferson lived here from 1745 to 1752, during which time his father managed the estate, placing him within one of Virginia’s early plantation landscapes at a formative stage of his life.
The property still features the original one-room schoolhouse constructed by Peter Jefferson for the education of the Randolph and Jefferson children. It is here that a young Thomas Jefferson received his earliest formal education, in a space featuring a unique domed ceiling that represents the future architect's very first encounter with a classical dome.
Constructed by William Randolph, the unique H-frame main house was built in two separate stages, with the north end constructed first in 1733, and the center hall and south wing added by about 1740. It stands today as the only surviving Randolph home still located on its original site.
The home retains a high degree of original material, including period windows, detailed entrances, and extensive early woodwork headlined by the breathtaking, fully paneled black walnut salon, with much of its original layout still intact.
Set on approximately 557 acres to the west of Richmond along the James River, the property includes formal grounds, historic outbuildings, and a landscape that has remained largely unchanged for generations.
Crucially, the estate preserves the original outbuildings along Plantation Street, which include the original quarters, the old kitchen, the smokehouse, the storehouse, the barn, and the overseer's office. This rare survival makes Tuckahoe one of the most complete early 18th-century plantation layouts in North America, offering an invaluable and honest window into the complex history of the era.
From its elevated position overlooking the river to its long, cedar-lined approach, the setting continues to reflect its original design and use. To ensure its continuing preservation in perpetuity, the home and its undisturbed, expansive grounds are protected by conservation and historic easements donated to Virginia's Board of Historic Resources and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Designated a National Historic Landmark, Tuckahoe survives today as a remarkably intact example of early American architecture, land use, and history....
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Home facts
- Year built:1733
- Subdivision & Development:None
- Listing ID #:2619003
- Added:55 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 05, 2026 at 02:48 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:12
- Flooring:Wood
- Dining Description:Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Interior Entry, Partial, Walk-Out Access
- Living area:6,480 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Oil
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Slate
- Year built:1733
- Building area:6,480 sq. ft.
- Lot area:557 Acres
- Architectural Style:Colonial, Two Story
- Construction Materials:Brick, Plaster, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Out Buildings
- Levels:Two, Two Story
Schools
- High school:Goochland
- Middle school:Goochland
- Elementary school:Randolph
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$17,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,623.46
- Tax amount:$10,147 (2026)
Parking
- Parking description:Detached, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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