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Petersburg,VA 23803
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,360 sqft
Price per Sqft $180
MLS Listing ID 2528390
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Actual
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,360
Year Built 1899
Annual Tax Amount $886
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 5,749 Sqft
Acres 0.132
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
HISTORIC CHARM, MODERN LUXURY, PRIME LOCATION! Welcome to this beautifully restored 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath home in the heart of Petersburg's Centre Hill Historic District. Built in 1899 as the parsonage for Third Baptist Church, this property combines century-old craftsmanship with modern updates for today's lifestyle. You'll love the original oak staircase, heart-pine and parquet floors, working pocket door, and six decorative fireplaces with ornate marble and wood mantels. Bathed in natural light, the home offers original stained-glass features and soaring 8-foot windows in the front parlor. Enjoy morning coffee on the wrap-around front porch or unwind on one of the two rear verandas overlooking the fenced backyard and peaceful patio with water fountain. The chef's kitchen is a showstopper—featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry, travertine floors, a marble backsplash with mosaic tile insets, stainless-steel appliances, and a six-burner gas cooktop. Perfect for entertaining or running a Bed & Breakfast, the second floor offers three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The finished attic provides bonus living space ideal for an owner's retreat, studio, or office. Extensive upgrades include modern HVAC, all new plumbing and electrical systems (dual 200-amp panels), new sewer and water lines, and fresh exterior paint. Located just steps from restaurants, cafés, museums, and antique shops, and only a few blocks from I-95, this home is less than a 25-minute drive to Downtown Richmond, Fort Gregg-Adams, and the new Virginia LIVE! Casino. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a fully restored piece of Petersburg history—offering timeless elegance, walkable charm, and unbeatable value. Historic preservation and R-3 zoning guidelines apply.
Location
State VA
County Petersburg
Area 57 - Petersburg
Direction From I-95, exit on Washington St WEST. Turn right on S Jefferson St, then Left on Franklin St. House is on the corner of Franklin Street and Centre Hill Ave.
Rooms
Basement Partial,Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Bookcases,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings,Cable TV
Heating Natural Gas,Zoned
Cooling Central Air,Electric,Zoned
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer,Freezer,Gas Cooking,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck,Porch
Fence Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
Pool None
View Y/N Yes
View City
Roof Type Metal
Porch Balcony,Wrap Around,Deck,Porch
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Level
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Brick,Clapboard,Frame,Wood Siding
New Construction No
Construction Status Actual
Schools
Elementary Schools Cool Spring
Middle Schools Vernon Johns
High Schools Petersburg
Others
Tax ID 011-300025
Ownership Individuals
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)