Amazing opportunity to own a piece of history! The John Baird House, located in Old Towne, Petersburg, dates to 1783 and has a rich history as a personal residence, a church and a merchant marketplace. Beautiful restoration work + modern updates make the space inviting and ideal for residential or commercial use. The "porchless" facade atop a stone basement is a well-known landmark. Currently used as a proven 5-star Airbnb, the property could also be used as a speak-easy or events venue. The stone-walled basement with exposed beams offers so much potential! It's heated/cooled and has a large bath (room to add a shower), washer/dryer hookup + a utility sink. Wheelchair ramp makes basement accessible to all. Basement could also be additional living space (maybe add a spiral staircase to the 1st floor?) or a separate rental unit. Even more potential living space with over 1500 sq ft unfinished on the 3rd floor, with exposed beams. With 3 lots total, there's room to create an outdoor entertaining space... food trucks or bands perhaps? Plus plenty of room for parking. If additions/expansions aren't appealing, simply enjoy the beautiful home in its current state. It's in pristine condition and move-in ready! Furniture package available. A deep country porch welcomes you into the home. The main floor has a spacious entry/sitting room that oozes 19-century charm. There's a perfect blend of beautiful restoration work to maintain the historic feel and modern updates for comfortable living. The gabled roof was replaced in 2023, and siding was repaired and repainted in 2023. Lovely neighborhood with close proximity to outstanding restaurants and shops. Convenient to I95 and I85, and less than 30 minutes to downtown Richmond. A fantastic opportunity is here for you!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (4/12)
$320,000
420 Grove Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
2beds
2,688sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1783
0.49 Acres Lot
$317,700 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Utility sinkLarge bathDeep country porchOutdoor entertaining spaceStone basement
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 20, 2025 at 03:46pm
Listed by:
Kurt Negaard kurt@thenegaardgroup.com,
RE/MAX Commonwealth,
Julie Negaard 804-305-9434,
RE/MAX Commonwealth
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2503299
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: HUGE- BR and Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.6 x 23.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: laminate floor, CFan
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 8.8
Additional room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 47.0 x 20.6
Foyer
- Description: Den/Sitting room, laminate floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 14.2
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: Basement
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: gas cooking, brick FP, LVP floor, pantry/closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 17.4
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooking, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Data
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,524
- Finished area below ground: 1,164
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Unpaved Driveway
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 010110005
- Zoning description: MXD1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal,Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1783
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Petersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,362
- Date on market: 2/11/2025
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
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