1539 Berkeley Avenue

Petersburg, VA 23805

$303,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,472 Sq. Ft.
$123 / Sq. Ft.
2,472
Sq. Ft.
$123
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Accessory dwelling unit! This 100-year-old Dutch Colonial in Walnut Hill offers nearly 2500sf total living space including a walk-out basement apartment, 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a detached garage. The quality and touches of yesteryear are evident in the graceful arches, French doors, built-ins, and hardwood flooring. In addition to high-ceiling formal living and dining rooms, there's a gorgeous screened porch off the dining room that makes a perfect morning room. The kitchen features...Accessory dwelling unit! This 100-year-old Dutch Colonial in Walnut Hill offers nearly 2500sf total living space including a walk-out basement apartment, 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a detached garage. The quality and touches of yesteryear are evident in the graceful arches, French doors, built-ins, and hardwood flooring. In addition to high-ceiling formal living and dining rooms, there's a gorgeous screened porch off the dining room that makes a perfect morning room. The kitchen features a stainless-steel appliance package, an expanse of countertop space, and a pantry. The basement is completely finished and can be accessed from the kitchen or from a separate
entrance in the rear. It could be a 5th bedroom suite or an income-producing studio apartment. It features a kitchenette with refrigerator, full bath with shower and a washer/dryer hook-up. 4 more bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs along with a walk-up floored attic. Enjoy outdoor living either on the wide front porch or the lush garden landscape in the rear. There is alley access in the rear and a paved driveway off Berkeley Avenue. Come see this jewel of a home in Petersburg...get ready to fall in love!
  1. Listed by Jeff Blaha • Hometown Realty

Property Details for 1539 Berkeley Avenue

Architectural Style
Dutch Colonial, Two Story
Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
Walnut Hill
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2023 02:36 PM

Property Details for 1539 Berkeley Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #2315847
Days on Market28
Taxes$1,594 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,250 SF
CountyPetersburg Independent City

Building Information for 1539 Berkeley Avenue

Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,250 SF

Property Information for 1539 Berkeley Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County Or Parish: Petersburg
  • City: Petersburg
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Directions: From I-95, take Washington Street WEST exit, turn LEFT on Sycamore Street, turn RIGHT on North Boulevard, then left on Berkeley Avenue. House is on the left.
  • Latitude: 37.208883
  • Longitude: -77.400286
  • Postal City: Petersburg
  • Unparsed Address: 1539 Berkeley Ave
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 23805
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1201
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,594.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 125500
  • Tax Legal Description: WALNUT HILL LOT 11 50X165
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 044-340022
School Information
  • Elementary School: Walnut Hill
  • Middle Or Junior School: Vernon Johns
  • High School: Petersburg
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Paved
  • Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 832.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area: 2472.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1894
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1894
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: VA
  • New Construction: No
  • CLIP: 5,848,016,489
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Photos Count: 50
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Walk Score: 26
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Laminate Counters
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Room List: Laundry, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Additional Room, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Half Bath, Full Bath
  • Room and Floor: Laundry-First, Bedroom 4-Second, Bedroom 3-Second, Bedroom 2-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Additional Room-Basement, Kitchen-First, Sitting Room-First, Dining Room-First, Living Room-First, Half Bath-First, Full Bath-Second, Full Bath-Basement
  • BathsTotal: 2.1
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Description: Half Bath + Laundry, Washer & Dryer INCLUDED
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 2 Information
  • Room Description: HW floors, currently used as a Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 3 Information
  • Room Description: HW floors, ceiling fan
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 4 Information
  • Room Description: HW floors, currently used as an Office/Dressing Rm
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
  • Room Description: Ceiling fan, HW floors
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
  • Room Description: Studio Apartment with Full Bath & Kitchenette
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 7 Information
  • Room Description: SS appliance package INCLUDED
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 8 Information
  • Room Description: Covered Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 9 Information
  • Room Description: HW floors, chandelier
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 10 Information
  • Room Description: HW floors, gas log fireplace, built-in cabinets
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 11 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 12 Information
  • Room Description: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 13 Information
  • Room Description: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Full Bath

Property History for 1539 Berkeley Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1539 Berkeley Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$21,200Additions$124,800Total$146,000
Tax Record2019$1,947 ($162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1933ZoningR-1CountyPETERSBURG CITYAPN044340022Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1539 Berkeley Avenue

This home is within Petersburg City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Walnut Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Peabody Middle School
Public6 to 8

Petersburg High School
Public9 to 12

Cool Spring Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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