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!
Sold for $303,000
$303,000
1539 Berkeley Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
4beds
3,304sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$331,300 Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$2,580 Estimated rent
Home value
$331,300
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Blaha 804-731-3490,
Hometown Realty
Bought with:
Cynthia Crawford, 0225251847
The Hogan Group Real Estate
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2315847
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Ceiling fan, HW floors
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Description: HW floors, currently used as an Office/Dressing Rm
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Description: HW floors, ceiling fan
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Description: HW floors, currently used as a Family Room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Additional room
- Description: Studio Apartment with Full Bath & Kitchenette
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Description: HW floors, chandelier
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Basement
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: SS appliance package INCLUDED
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Laundry
- Description: Half Bath + Laundry, Washer & Dryer INCLUDED
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Description: HW floors, gas log fireplace, built-in cabinets
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Sitting room
- Description: Covered Screened Porch
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,304 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,472
- Finished area below ground: 832
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Paved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 044340022
- Zoning description: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walnut Hill
Location
- Region: Petersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,594
- Date on market: 12/25/2025
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Listing removed | $324,999$98/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Price change | $324,999-3%$98/sqft |
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| 1/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $334,999$101/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Listing removed | $334,999$101/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $334,999+10.6%$101/sqft |
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| 8/28/2023 | Sold | $303,000+1%$92/sqft |
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| 7/28/2023 | Pending sale | $299,900$91/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900+446.3%$91/sqft |
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| 9/27/2013 | Sold | $54,900$17/sqft |
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| 7/25/2013 | Price change | $54,900-21.5%$17/sqft |
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| 5/3/2013 | Price change | $69,900-6.7%$21/sqft |
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| 3/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $74,900-16.8%$23/sqft |
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| 8/1/2012 | Listing removed | $90,000$27/sqft |
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| 7/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $90,000-10%$27/sqft |
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| 4/1/2012 | Listing removed | $100,000$30/sqft |
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| 2/26/2012 | Price change | $100,000-16.7%$30/sqft |
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| 11/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $120,000-30.6%$36/sqft |
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| 8/25/2011 | Listing removed | $173,000$52/sqft |
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| 5/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $173,000+214.8%$52/sqft |
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| 7/18/1983 | Sold | $54,950$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,854 | $146,000 |
| 2024 | $1,854 +16.3% | $146,000 +16.3% |
| 2023 | $1,594 -5.9% | $125,500 |
| 2022 | $1,694 | $125,500 -16.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $150,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $150,600 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $1,947 -0.3% | $144,200 |
| 2016 | $1,952 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,952 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,952 +2% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,914 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $66,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23805
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Walnut Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Vernon Johns Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Petersburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walnut Hill
- Middle: Vernon Johns
- High: Petersburg
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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