In 1887 Northern sailors sent to City Point to repair decaying Civil War ships built St. Dennis Chapel. Largely Catholic, the sailors wanted a place to worship close to their home. At the time, the nearest Catholic church was in Petersburg. For much of the 20th century the former chapel was used as a residence and a museum. Now, it's ready for conversion as a residence, home office, or studio, among other possibilities. Behind the clear-span sanctuary -with large windows and heart pine floor- is an open porch connecting to a small office with half bath. A spacious garage is ideal for workshop or storage. An enchanting garden with mature plantings and winding pathways completes this divine slice of history. The property is zoned TH-1, which includes residential use, but it shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser to confirm the zoning for any contemplated use. Offered "As Is."
Sold for $149,950
$149,950
609 Brown Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860
1beds
1,018sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
0.27 Acres Lot
$170,300 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$924 Estimated rent
Home value
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Winding pathwaysSmall officeEnchanting gardenOpen porchLarge windowsClear-span sanctuarySpacious garage
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Listed by:
Jennie Dotts 804-282-7300,
Va Properties Long & Foster
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Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2306741
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Additional room
- Description: Open hyphen 13' X 10' Enclose?
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Great room
- Description: Chapel 20' X 38' Create bedroom space?
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Half bath
- Level: First
Office
- Description: 14' X 11' Site for kitchen?
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Leaded Glass
- Basement: Other
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,018 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,018
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 55' x 210'
Details
- Parcel number: 0270140
- Zoning description: TH
- Special conditions: Corporate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: City Point
Location
- Region: Hopewell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,300
- Annual tax amount: $806
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Ownership: Corporate
- Ownership type: Corporation
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2023 | Sold | $149,950$147/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2306741 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Pending sale | $149,950$147/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2306741 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $149,950$147/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2306741 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $954 +5.4% | $81,500 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $904 +3.5% | $77,300 |
| 2023 | $873 +8.4% | $77,300 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $806 | $71,300 |
| 2021 | $806 +4.1% | $71,300 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $774 | $68,500 |
| 2019 | $774 +11.9% | $68,500 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $692 | $61,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $61,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $61,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $61,200 -1.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $61,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23860
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Patrick Copeland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Carter G. Woodson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Hopewell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodlawn
- Middle: Carter G. Woodson
- High: Hopewell
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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