#2515105, Victoria Clark, Listing office: D R Horton Realty of Virginia,

12665 Petersburg St Chester, VA 23831
Property details
About 12665 Petersburg St
Executive Home in the Heart of Chester – Private, Custom, Renovated Showplace. Freshly painted throughout the main and second levels, this stunning 3-story, 4,079 sq ft custom-built Wesley Burton home is nestled on a quiet dead-end street in Chester, offering 2.81 acres of privacy and charm. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 3 fireplaces (including one gas), this home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. The main level boasts formal living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, a welcoming foyer, a spacious family room with built-ins and a gas fireplace, and an oversized eat-in kitchen complete with a peninsula, tile backsplash, and pantry cabinet. A screened porch enhances the home’s warmth and functionality. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a renovated primary suite featuring a wood-burning fireplace with a classic wood surround and dentil molding. The luxurious en suite includes a walk-in tile shower, double vanity, window for natural light, and an oversized walk-in closet—your perfect retreat. The walk-out English basement adds even more flexibility with a large rec room and wood-burning fireplace, a 5th bedroom or guest room, a full bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, a spacious utility room, and direct access to the back and side yards. Exterior highlights include a paved circular driveway, brick walkways, covered front stoop, patio, and fenced rear yard. You'll also enjoy two garages (20’x40’ with 10’ doors and 20’x24’ with power), four sheds, a luxury chicken coop, fire pit, children’s playhouse, trampoline, and a ready-to-go playground. Recent upgrades include: roof (2020), windows (2016), exterior paint (2021), and fresh interior paint (2025). This home is a rare find—an elegant and private oasis that lives like a year-round vacation. Basement was used for investment purposes as a Short Term Rental and generated approximately $1500/month.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Gas, Masonry, Vented, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Shared Driveway, Workshop in Garage
- Exterior: Basketball Court, Deck, Lighting, Out Building(s), Play Structure, Porch, Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
- List Price: $650,000
- Price/SqFt: $159
- Annual Tax Amount: $248
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Dead End Street, Landscaped
- Directions: Chester Rd. to Winfree St. Left on Curtis St. Right on Petersburg St.
- Year Built: 1972
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 4,079 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.81 Acres
- MLS Number: 2508908
- MLS Name: CVR
- Office Name: Engel & Volkers Richmond
- Office Phone: (804) 476-9870
- Office Email: chris.herron@evrealestate.com
- Listing Agent: Tina Morris
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
May 09, 2022 | Home Sold | $580,000 |
Apr 04, 2002 | Home Sold | $87,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $27,600 | $248 |
2023 | $27,600 | $251 |
2022 | $24,000 | $216 |
2021 | $22,800 | $216 |
2020 | $21,200 | $186 |
2019 | $19,600 | $186 |
2018 | $19,600 | $186 |
2017 | $19,600 | $188 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
C.E. Curtis Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•3600 W Hundred Rd
3
C.C. Wells Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•13101 S Chester Rd
6
Ecoff Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.1 mi
•5200 Ecoff Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,886. Residents of Chester, VA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 12665 Petersburg St
The listing price of 12665 Petersburg St property is $650,000.
The property 12665 Petersburg St is a house located in Chester, Virginia, 23831.
Active Listing: 12665 Petersburg St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 12665 Petersburg St are: C.E. Curtis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), C.C. Wells Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ecoff Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Carver Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Salem Church Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Elizabeth Davis Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Thomas Dale High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carver College and Career Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lloyd C. Bird High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $248 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 9, 2022 for $580,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 12665 Petersburg St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 12665 Petersburg St is 4,079 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 12665 Petersburg St is 1972.
This home is located at 12665 Petersburg St in Chester, VA and zip code 23831. This 4,079 square foot home, which was built in 1972, sits on a 2.81 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $650,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Chester, VA there were more than 23 sold above asking price, over 8 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Chester, VA increased by 5.6% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 35 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $389,921 during the same period.