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.
For sale
$685,000
12665 Petersburg St, Chester, VA 23831
5beds
4,079sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
2.81 Acres Lot
$673,700 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Tina Morris 804-638-4944,
Engel & Volkers Richmond
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2508908
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: WB Brick FP, En-suite Bath, Walk-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 20.6
Bedroom 2
- Description: Oversized, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan, Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 13.2
Bedroom 3
- Description: Oversized, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan, Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 16.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan, Access to Walk-up Attic
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 12.6
Bedroom 5
- Description: Guest Bedroom, LVP Flooring, Ceiling Fan, Closet
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 13.9
Dining room
- Description: Hardwood Flooring, Built-ins, Crown Molding, View
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 14.5
Family room
- Description: Brick Gas Fireplace, Mantle, Built-ins, Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.9 x 16.4
Foyer
- Description: Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, Staircase
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7.10 x 14.6
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: Shower
- Level: Basement
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Eat up Bar, Ample Storage, Wood Cabinets
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 14.6
Laundry
- Description: Access to Side Yard, Washer & Dryer Hookup
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 14.1
Living room
- Description: Hardwood Flooring Feature Strip, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 14.8
Recreation
- Description: Wood Burning Brick FP, Walk-out, Natural Light
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 28.0 x 28.1
Sitting room
- Description: Breakfast Nook, Hardwood Floors, Large Window
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.10
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- 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)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Masonry, Vented, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,079 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,030
- Finished area below ground: 1,049
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Shared Driveway, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened, Side Porch, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Basketball Court, Deck, Lighting, Out Building(s), Play Structure, Porch, Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Partial,Split Rail
Lot
- Size: 2.81 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s), Storage, Utility Building(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 794652832000000
- Zoning description: R15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Block, Drywall, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chester
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $511,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,607
- Date on market: 4/15/2025
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
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