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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,486 sqft$159/sqft
8601 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.21 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$159/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Absolutely charming 3-bedroom cottage, a timeless gem from 1930, boasts a delightful covered front porch, a spacious family rm & a generously sized eat-in kitchen w/an abundance of cabinets & ample counter space, complete w/a walk-in pantry. The primary bdrm offers a touch of luxury with its 15 x 6 walk-in closet, while 2 other bdrms await your personal touch (please note, one bdrm currently lacks a closet, but it can easily be added). A full bathroom & a well-placed laundry rm round out the interior....Absolutely charming 3-bedroom cottage, a timeless gem from 1930, boasts a delightful covered front porch, a spacious family rm & a generously sized eat-in kitchen w/an abundance of cabinets & ample counter space, complete w/a walk-in pantry. The primary bdrm offers a touch of luxury with its 15 x 6 walk-in closet, while 2 other bdrms await your personal touch (please note, one bdrm currently lacks a closet, but it can easily be added). A full bathroom & a well-placed laundry rm round out the interior. For those who relish nature & the serenity of water, this location is a dream come true. Situated a mere 1/10 of a mile from the picturesque Lake Chesdin & less than 600 feet from a nearby marina equipped w/2 public boat ramps & a charming lakeside restaurant, water enthusiasts will find their haven here. Additionally, the John J. Radcliffe Appomattox River Conservation Park, sprawling over 97 acres of woodlands & pristine swamp land along the Appomattox River, beckons just 1.5 miles away. Here, you'll discover a canoe & kayak launch area, inviting exploration by water enthusiasts. With Lake Chesdin, the Appomattox River & public park minutes away, you can embrace the great outdoors!
  • Listed by: Bill LaFratta 804.839.5500 lafratta@srmfre.com Brokerage DRE #226028318 • Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
Listing closed: 12/01/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CVRMLS, MLS#: 2318173

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville, Bill LaFratta

Sold By EXP Realty LLC, Nicole Reed

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Property Information for 8601 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,120 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 1.21 AC / 52,707 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: South Chesterfield
  • City Region: Near Lake Chesdin
  • County Or Parish: Chesterfield
  • Latitude: 37.23303
  • Longitude: -77.5222
  • Postal City: South Chesterfield
  • Postal Code: 23803
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3133
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Topography: Level
  • Unparsed Address: 8601 River Rd
  • Zoning Description: A
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 767-60-95-78-700-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,120.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $136,600.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SITUATED OFF RIVER RD PARCEL 2
  • Tax Year: 2022
School Information
  • Elementary School: Matoaca
  • High School: Matoaca
  • Middle Or Junior School: Matoaca
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
  • Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,486.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.21
  • Lot Size Area: 1.21
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • CLIP: 8,758,570,393
  • Development Name: Near Lake Chesdin
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stove
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • BathsTotal: 1.0
  • Room and Floor: Laundry-First, Primary Bedroom-First, Bedroom 3-First, Bedroom 2-First, Kitchen-First, Family Room-First, Full Bath-First
  • Room List: Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Full Bath
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eatin Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Walk In Closets
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Laundry
  • Room Description 1: laundry room
  • Room Level 1: First
  • Room Dimensions 1: 6.0 x 8.0
  • Room Length 1: 6.0
  • Room Width 1: 8.0
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description 2: large bdrm, carpet, nice walk-in closet
  • Room Level 2: First
  • Room Dimensions 2: 11.0 x 18.0
  • Room Length 2: 11.0
  • Room Width 2: 18.0
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom3
  • Room Description 3: carpet, no closet
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Dimensions 3: 11.6 x 10.6
  • Room Length 3: 11.6
  • Room Width 3: 10.6
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom2
  • Room Description 4: front bdrm, carpet, closet
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Dimensions 4: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Length 4: 15.0
  • Room Width 4: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Kitchen
  • Room Description 5: eat-in Kitchen, lots of cabinets, nice pantry
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Dimensions 5: 13.0 x 15.0
  • Room Length 5: 13.0
  • Room Width 5: 15.0
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Family Room
  • Room Description 6: carpet, nice large room
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Dimensions 6: 20.0 x 15.0
  • Room Length 6: 20.0
  • Room Width 6: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Full Bath
  • Room Description 7: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 7: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 8601 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2023

Sold

CVRMLS #2318173

$236,000
Oct 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523268609

$236,000

-0.8% / yr

Oct 1, 2023

Pending

CVRMLS #2318173

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2023

Sold

CVRMLS #2318173

$236,000
10/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523268609

$236,000

-0.8% / yr

10/01/2023

Pending

CVRMLS #2318173

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8601 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,000Additions$169,900Total$233,900
Tax Record2026$2,107 ($176 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,535 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,535 SqFtStories1Lot Size52,708 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated2005ZoningA - AGRICUCountyCHESTERFIELDAPN767-60-95-78-700-000

Schools near 8601 River Road

This home is within Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Matoaca Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Matoaca Middle School
Public6 to 8

Matoaca High School
Public9 to 12

Carver College and Career Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8601 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
$236,000
3
1,486
52,707
3
1.5
1,892
74,139
50,268
3
2
1,509
76,448
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Listing Courtesy of Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville, Bill LaFratta

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