Former Justin Verlander Home in Goochland Sells Among Top Regional Deals

A notable residential sale in Goochland County has drawn attention to the local housing market. The property at 297 Pembroke Lane, near the Benedictine–Saint Gertrude campus and formerly owned by Major League pitcher Justin Verlander, closed in December and was counted among the region’s highest-priced residential transactions for that month. Separately, one of the December closings in the region ranked as the fourth-highest sale in late 2025.

High-end transactions like this carry outsized weight in a county the size of Goochland. Because a small number of luxury sales can move averages and median-price indicators, the December results may lift short-term price statistics that local homeowners, appraisers and real estate agents use for setting asking prices and assessing comparable sales. For residents, that can translate into higher assessed values over time if the trend persists, with potential implications for property tax bills and local revenues that support schools and services.

Location likely contributed to the property’s appeal. The house sits near the Benedictine–Saint Gertrude campus, a recognizable local landmark, and buyers have shown sustained interest in substantial homes that combine privacy with access to the Richmond metro area. The prominence of multiple expensive sales in December suggests demand for luxury rural and suburban properties around Richmond remained robust heading into 2026.

From a market perspective, these transactions can encourage more listings at the high end and spur activity among builders, brokers and specialty lenders who focus on luxury properties. For typical Goochland homeowners, the immediate effect will be seen in neighborhood comparable sales and in the narrative local agents use to market properties. Over the longer term, sustained high-end demand could diversify the county’s tax base, although benefits depend on whether pricey sales translate into broader increases in assessed values across more properties.

Local officials and residents will be watching January and the spring selling season for follow-through. If the region posts additional top-tier transactions, it could confirm a durable shift toward more luxury activity in Goochland and neighboring counties. For now, the December closings spotlight the county on the map for high-end buyers and remind residents that single, high-value sales can have measurable effects on local market measures and municipal finances.