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 on 08/28/23
$303,000
1539 Berkeley Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
4beds
3,304sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
8,250.26 Square Feet Lot
$321,200 Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$2,498 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2025 at 12:40pm
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

Facts & 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 sqft
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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Petersburg
- Subdivision: Walnut Hill
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$321,200