#2510655, Darlene Bowlin, Listing Office: Fine Creek Realty

281 Petersburg Rd Powhatan, VA 23139
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About 281 Petersburg Rd
ENCHANTING SETTING!!!This Farm is What Dreams are Made of! Stunningly Beautiful Open Pastures (BRING YOUR HORSES!)and Mature Hardwood Trees in Eastern Powhatan less than Two Miles from the Chesterfield Line! The Farm House Needing Updating (Renovation)Has the charm of days of the past where you picture grandma hanging clothes on the line in the back yard. Picture yourself walking into the rear screened porch with the smell of bacon cooking in the kitchen. The rear porch catches the cool early summer breezes from the shaded rear yard and the smell of fresh air far from the hustle of the city! The screened porch leads to Huge Florida Room overlooking the side yard and pasture. There is a Barn/Garage that could potentially have additional living space in the second level. Would make an awesome studio/workshop. There is a small wood shed and a pole barn that could be used to house farm animals! New Construction homes in the neighborhood have a value in excess of ONE MILLION DOLLARS!! PROPERTY BEING SOLD "AS IS". PROPERTY IS IN LAND USE SO BUYER WILL NEED TO APPLY FOR LAND USE AT CLOSING OR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROLL BACK TAXES
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Linoleum, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
- Fireplace: Masonry, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Storage
- Exterior: Out Building(s), Porch
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $649,000
- Price/SqFt: $329
- Lot: Cleared, Trees, Pasture, Split Possible
- Directions: Dorset Road to left on Petersburg or Skinquarter Rd until it turns into Petersburg Rd
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,968 SqFt
- Lot Size: 22 Acres
- MLS Number: 2507775
- MLS Name: CVR
- Office Name: Fine Creek Realty
- Office Phone: (804) 598-1525
- Office Email: jayme@jaymewood.com
- Listing Agent: Darlene Bowlin
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Nearby schools
7
Grange Hall Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.5 mi
•19301 Hull Street Rd
6
Flat Rock Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.8 mi
•2210 Batterson Rd
7
Winterpock Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.4 mi
•9000 Elementary Way Loop
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 $100,222. The majority of Powhatan, VA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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About 281 Petersburg Rd
The listing price of 281 Petersburg Rd property is $649,000.
The property 281 Petersburg Rd is a house located in Powhatan, Virginia, 23139.
Active Listing: 281 Petersburg Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 281 Petersburg Rd are: Grange Hall Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Flat Rock Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Winterpock Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Powhatan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amelia County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Tomahawk Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Powhatan High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cosby High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Amelia County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 281 Petersburg Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 281 Petersburg Rd is 1,968 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 281 Petersburg Rd is 1900.
This home is located at 281 Petersburg Rd in Powhatan, VA and zip code 23139. This 1,968 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 22.00 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $649,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Powhatan, VA there were more than 11 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Powhatan, VA there were 10.1% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 28 days, the median list price was $459,166.