A 20-home subdivision is back on Henrico’s Planning Commission agenda for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. It would replace the “Cactus House” at 10816 Staples Mill Road, according to Richmond BizSense’s local government briefs for Nov. 9. It is a rezoning request, not an approval, and the sources give no lot sizes or prices.
Here is what is public, and what a buyer in Henrico County can do with it.
The proposal in numbers
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 10816 Staples Mill Road | BizSense, Nov. 9 |
| Homes proposed | 20 single-family | BizSense, Oct. 2026 |
| Site size | about 6 acres, two parcels | BizSense, Oct. 2026 |
| 2024 purchase price | $1 million | BizSense, Oct. 2026 |
| Hearing | Nov. 12, 2026, 6 p.m. | Henrico Planning page |
| Road plan | one access, two cul-de-sacs, one stub road | BizSense, Oct. 2026 |
An LLC tied to StyleCraft Homes bought the property in 2024. The house, officially Saguaro Hill, was built in 1978 and is known for its western style and cacti, per BizSense’s October report. The Nov. 9 brief says the case was deferred from last month. The October story had it on the Oct. 15 agenda.
What the site plan shows
A conceptual plan in the October story shows a single entrance off Staples Mill Road, two cul-de-sacs, and a stub road that could allow a future connection to the south. Sample elevations show one- and two-story homes with street-facing garages. BizSense says the site is just south of the Linden Pointe subdivision at Staples Mill and Springfield roads. It does not report lot sizes, home sizes or prices, so we are not guessing at them.
One proffer is worth noting. If the house is changed, moved or demolished, county Recreation and Parks staff may photograph the interior and exterior and collect architectural features first. The county asked for this for historical archiving.
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Where this fits in the builder’s local work
BizSense lists two other StyleCraft projects: Rockwood Grove, a 260-unit townhome community in Chesterfield County, and The Crossings at Mulberry, 160 townhomes on Chamberlayne Avenue. BizSense describes the firm as based in Henrico, and elsewhere as Lakeside-based. See our Lakeside, Glen Allen and Tuckahoe pages for other Henrico areas.
How to follow a rezoning
- Check the Planning Commission result after Nov. 12 on the Henrico Planning Department page, which lists meeting dates and remote access.
- Ask for the proffers, which are the written conditions attached to a rezoning request, before you rely on any plan.
- Treat a site plan as a proposal until the county approves it. Plans can change.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the subdivision approved?
No. BizSense’s Nov. 9 brief previews a Planning Commission hearing and says no votes have taken place.
When is the hearing?
The Henrico Planning page lists the Planning Commission meeting for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at 4301 E. Parham Road. It will be live-streamed.
Who is the builder?
An LLC tied to StyleCraft Homes, per BizSense.
What happens to the existing house?
The sources do not say. They report a proffer letting county Recreation and Parks staff document the house and outbuildings before any change.
Will homes be single-story or two-story?
Sample elevations in the October story show both, with street-facing garages. Final designs are not reported.
How much will the homes cost?
No price has been reported. BizSense did not give lot sizes, home sizes or prices.
Where can I confirm the schedule?
Check the Henrico Planning Department page at henrico.gov/planning, which lists the next Planning Commission meeting and a remote access link.
