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420 Grove Avenue

Petersburg, VA 23803

Name: Open House: 2pm-4pm
Start: 2025-04-06T14:00:00
End: 2025-04-06T16:00:00
Location: 420 Grove Avenue

2 beds
3 baths
2,688 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$120 per sqft
1783 build
– on site

Amazing opportunity to own a piece of history! The John Baird House, located in Old Towne, Petersburg, dates to 1783 and has a rich history as a personal residence, a church and a merchant marketplace. Beautiful restoration work + modern updates make the space inviting and ideal for residential or commercial use. The "porchless" facade atop a stone basement is a well-known landmark. Currently used as a proven 5-star Airbnb, the property could also be used as a speak-easy or events venue. The stone-walled basement with exposed beams offers so much potential! It's heated/cooled and has a large bath (room to add a shower), washer/dryer hookup + a utility sink. Wheelchair ramp makes basement accessible to all. Basement could also be additional living space (maybe add a spiral staircase to the 1st floor?) or a separate rental unit. Even more potential living space with over 1500 sq ft unfinished on the 3rd floor, with exposed beams. With 3 lots total, there's room to create an outdoor entertaining space... food trucks or bands perhaps? Plus plenty of room for parking. If additions/expansions aren't appealing, simply enjoy the beautiful home in its current state. It's in pristine condition and move-in ready! Furniture package available. A deep country porch welcomes you into the home. The main floor has a spacious entry/sitting room that oozes 19-century charm. There's a perfect blend of beautiful restoration work to maintain the historic feel and modern updates for comfortable living. The gabled roof was replaced in 2023, and siding was repaired and repainted in 2023. Lovely neighborhood with close proximity to outstanding restaurants and shops. Convenient to I95 and I85, and less than 30 minutes to downtown Richmond. A fantastic opportunity is here for you!

Listing courtesy of CVRMLS / RE/MAX Commonwealth

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 25, 2025 •

MLS# 2503299 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1783
Year Built Details:

Approximate
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Frame,Stone,WoodSiding
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Metal,Other
Exterior Features:

Porch,UnpavedDriveway
Stories Total:

2
Stories:

2
Levels:

Two
Basement:

Full,Finished
Basement:

true
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Source:

Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area:

1164.0

Interior

Interior Features:

BeamedCeilings,EatInKitchen,Fireplace,HighCeilings,HighSpeedInternet,MainLevelPrimary,Pantry,RecessedLighting,WiredForData
Flooring:

Vinyl,Wood
Rooms Total:

4
Fireplace:

true
Laundry Features:

WasherHookup,DryerHookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2688.0
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Financial & Terms

Possession:

CloseOfEscrow

The Property

Parcel Number:

010-110005
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Acres:

0.4864
Lot Size Area:

0.4864
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Description:

MXD1
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

2
Tax Annual Amount:

2362.2
Tax Assessed Value:

294800
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 2 CROWDER ESTATE.3688 ACRES

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

CentralAir
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Electric,HeatPump
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher,GasCooking,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Pleasants Lane
Middle Or Junior School:

Vernon Johns
High School:

Petersburg

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None
Pool Features:

None

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway,OffStreet,Unpaved

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$325,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,740
Taxes	$196
Insurance	$89
Utilities	$243 See report
Total	$2,268/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/12/25 Feb 12, 2025	Listed / Active	CVRMLS	$325,000	58.5% (17.4% / YR)
10/1/21 Oct 1, 2021		CVRMLS	$205,000

House For Sale

$325,000

Cost Est.

$2,268/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Kurt Negaard

RE/MAX Commonwealth

kurt@thenegaardgroup.com

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This house located in Old Towne Historic District, Petersburg, VA 23803 is currently for sale for $325,000. 420 Grove Avenue is a 2,688 square foot house with 2 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 45 days. 420 Grove Avenue is in the Old Towne Historic District neighborhood of Petersburg and has a WalkScore® of 68, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Westview Early Childhood Education Center, Vernon Johns Junior High School, and Petersburg High School.

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420 Grove Avenue

Petersburg, VA 23803