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$215,000
$184 / sqft · est. $1,264/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,170sqft
54days on market

308 Hicksford Ave, Emporia, VA 23847

ActiveResidential · built 1990 · EMPORIA

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

If you've been searching for peaceful countryside living with move-in ready convenience, this property deserves your attention! Located in the quiet charm of Emporia, VA this is a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a covered porch, spacious deck and scenic view in the backyard. New roof, flooring, kitchen updates, fixtures and fresh paint- offering comfort, style and a peace of mind. Primary bedroom has a full bathroom and walk in closet, large laundry/utility room and spacious living/dining room area. Located within minutes from downtown shops, courthouse and Emporia Farmers Market, with easy access to the interstate.

Listing courtesy of Shayla Albergottie · Summit Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10633348

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

308 Hicksford Ave is a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Emporia, Virginia, offering 1,170 square feet of living space built in 1990. It sits within easy walking distance of dining, parks, and everyday essentials in a compact, walkable city setting.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 308 Hicksford Ave apart is its surprisingly walkable position inside Emporia's city core. Veterans Memorial Park and two riverside green spaces are steps away, a handful of local restaurants are less than a quarter mile out, and three grocery options land within a half mile. For a small Virginia city, that kind of on-foot access to daily life is genuinely hard to find.

About the Emporia real estate market

Emporia is the independent city that anchors Greensville County in south-central Virginia, sitting right along Interstate 95 where the Meherrin River bends through town. It's a small city — just a few square miles — but it punches above its weight in character. The streets near Hicksford Ave carry a quiet, established feel: modest homes with mature trees, neighbors who wave, and a pace of life that's a real contrast to the Hampton Roads metro hustle to the east. Emporia homes for sale in this part of the city tend to attract buyers who want affordability without sacrificing a genuine community feel. The downtown corridor is close enough to walk for errands or a meal, yet the residential blocks stay calm. Being right on I-95 also means Richmond is roughly 75 miles north and the North Carolina border is just minutes south — a useful position if your work or family pulls you in multiple directions.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 308 Hicksford Ave. Logan's Diner and Miami Restaurant are both within two-tenths of a mile — close enough to walk for breakfast or lunch. Snack Bar and a 7-Eleven handle quick coffee runs at under half a mile, and Nature's Market rounds out the café-style options just under a mile away. Dollar General covers everyday grocery needs at 0.5 miles, with Latino Store 504 and La Tabasqueña Hispanic Store adding fresh and specialty options nearby. Veterans Memorial Park is practically at your doorstep at 0.2 miles, and Meherrin River Park offers a scenic riverside escape just 0.4 miles out. Rezults By Ken Mabrey gym is 0.3 miles away if you prefer to keep your workouts local.

For different buyers

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 308 Hicksford Ave offers a manageable 1,170 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths — enough room to grow without overwhelming upkeep. The walkable location means one car can handle most daily needs, and Emporia's cost of living gives first-time buyers real purchasing power compared to larger Virginia metro areas.

For buyers drawn to character

Buyers drawn to authentic small-city living will feel at home here. Emporia has the kind of unpretentious, real-community energy that's hard to manufacture — local diners, a riverside park, a fitness studio run by a real person, and neighbors who actually know each other. This isn't a subdivision carved out of farmland; it's a genuine city block with history and a heartbeat.

More buyer questions

How far is 308 Hicksford Ave from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 106 minutes from 308 Hicksford Ave, making it a long commute for active-duty personnel assigned there. Buyers with ties to that installation may want to factor in commute logistics carefully.

What is the flood zone status for 308 Hicksford Ave?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any flood insurance requirements.

Where is Emporia, Virginia located relative to Richmond and the Hampton Roads area?

Emporia sits along I-95 roughly 75 miles south of Richmond and about 80 miles southwest of the Hampton Roads metro, placing it in a convenient corridor between Virginia's two largest population centers.

Is there a park within walking distance of 308 Hicksford Ave?

Yes — Veterans Memorial Park is just 0.2 miles away, and Meherrin River Park along the river is 0.4 miles out, both easily walkable from the property.

Does 308 Hicksford Ave have an HOA?

No HOA is associated with this property, so there are no mandatory association fees or deed restrictions tied to a homeowners association.

Want to know more about 308 Hicksford Ave or schedule a walkthrough? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out today.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

  • ElementaryGreensville Elementary
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  • MiddleEdward W. Wyatt Middle
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  • HighGreensville Co.
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1990

Price / sqft

$184

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,028/yr

County

Emporia VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10633348

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,170
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
EMPORIA
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
AT CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51081C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,264/mo

Principal & interest

$1,116

Property tax

$86

Home insurance

$63

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$154,900 – $165,900

The 4 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 1 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

268 Wadlow ST · 0.5 mi · 984 sqft$154,900 active
212 TURNER ST · 1 mi · 1,064 sqft$164,900 active
294 Sales Exchange LN · 1.9 mi · 960 sqft$165,900 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$215,000

Price / Sq Ft

$184

Annual Taxes

$1,028

Monthly Tax

$86

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.48%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 6, 2026$215,000—
Price reducedJun 18, 2026$215,000−$10,000
Currently listed—$215,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Emporia Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

54 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 308 Hicksford Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Greensville Elementary, Edward W. Wyatt Middle, Greensville Co.. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 308 Hicksford Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 308 Hicksford Ave?+
Yes — Rezults By Ken Mabrey is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 308 Hicksford Ave?+
Veterans Memorial Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 308 Hicksford Ave?+
Dollar General is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Logan's Diner (0.2 mi).
Does 308 Hicksford Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 308 Hicksford Ave built?+
It was built in 1990, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Shayla Albergottie · Summit Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10633348

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308 Hicksford Ave, Emporia, Virginia 23847 · MLS #10633348 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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