$3,313 Closing Credit¹
#2514115, Kia Townes, Listing Office: 1st Class Real Estate RVA
#2514472·
Listing office: Fresh Start Realty·
Listing agent: Cathy Mathews·
Listing office phone: (804) 254-7653
$214,500 List price
1640 Lamar Ave Petersburg, VA 23803
$2,547
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,939 sqft
0.2 acres
$111 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1640 Lamar Ave
Welcome to 1640 Lamar Ave, a solid all-brick Cape Cod in Petersburg, VA, offering a great investment opportunity. Priced to sell, this home is ideal for both first-time buyers and investors. Zoned R-2 (duplex), it can be used as a single-family residence or configured as a two-family dwelling. The first floor features oak floors, a living room with a brick hearth, two bedrooms, a sun porch, and a kitchen with a pantry. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional spacious bedrooms with knotty pine paneling and hardwood flooring. A detached oversized brick garage with a loft provides excellent storage and the potential for conversion into an apartment rental or in-law suite. The home does require some cosmetic updates and a new HVAC system. Being sold AS IS, this property represents a perfect opportunity for those willing to invest some effort for equity. Don’t miss out!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,939 sqft
Lot size0.1722 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingDriveway, Detached, Garage, Other, Paved, Workshop in Garage
MLS #2514472
Garage1 space
FireplaceDecorative, Masonry
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplace: Decorative, Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Other, Paved, Workshop in Garage
- Exterior: Paved Driveway
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $214,500
- Price/SqFt: $110
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,474
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: W Washington St (RT 1) to McKenney to Lamar Ave
- Year Built: 1941
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,939 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1722 Acres
- MLS Number: 2514472
- MLS Name: CVR
- Office Name: Fresh Start Realty
- Office Phone: (804) 254-7653
- Office Email: cathy@freshstartrealty.net
- Listing Agent: Cathy Mathews
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,000 | $1,474 |
| 2023 | $112,600 | $1,474 |
| 2022 | $112,600 | $1,474 |
| 2021 | $112,600 | $1,474 |
| 2019 | $109,200 | $1,474 |
| 2018 | $109,200 | $1,474 |
| 2017 | $109,200 | $1,474 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•100 Pleasants Ln
1
Cool Spring Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•1450 Talley Ave
5
Ettrick Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•20910 Chesterfield 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 $41,214. Most Petersburg, VA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
64%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
53%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
NHRA Drag Racing
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Big Lots
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Golden Corral
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Kia
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Standards
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1640 Lamar Ave
The listing price of 1640 Lamar Ave property is $214,500.
The property 1640 Lamar Ave is a house located in Petersburg, Virginia, 23803.
Active Listing: 1640 Lamar Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1640 Lamar Ave are: Pleasants Lane Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Cool Spring Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Ettrick Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Colonial Heights Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Vernon Johns Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Matoaca Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Petersburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Colonial Heights High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Matoaca High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,474 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1640 Lamar Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1640 Lamar Ave is 1,939 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1640 Lamar Ave is 1941.
This home is located at 1640 Lamar Ave in Petersburg, VA and zip code 23803. This 1,939 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $214,500.
Over 20 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Petersburg, VA. In the same period over 19 listings were sold below the listed price and 22 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in Petersburg, VA there were 10.7% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 35 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $248,276 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.