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421 Laurel ST, EMPORIA VA 23847 - Main photo
$229,000
$123 / sqft · est. $1,370/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,869sqft
145days on market

421 Laurel St, Emporia, VA 23847

Off MarketResidential · built 1950 · EMPORIA

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This brick home is situated on a half acre lot within the City Limits and close to EVERYTHING!! The interior offers three spacious bedrooms with one bath and a HUGE living area with a cozy fireplace for those cool winter days. The interesting part of this property is the unfinished upstairs. The owner has installed sheetrock and subfloor to make this space turn into living space easily. The plumbing is in place so adding another bathroom and finishing the upstairs could add tons of additional square feet making this a great investment! There is enough room for another living area/ playroom & bedroom so bring your ideas and vision because the possibilities are endless with this one! The exterior offers a half acre lot which is large for the city so there's lot of room to play and entertain! The replacement windows are an added bonus & there's a detached carport with storage shed. The side porch is PERFECT for sitting back & relaxing so call today and let's put you in this beauty!

Listing courtesy of Dennis Prince · Windell Francis Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10614081

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

421 Laurel Street is a 1,950-era three-bedroom home on a generous half-acre lot in Emporia, Virginia. With 1,869 square feet of living space and a single bath, it offers room to spread out in a quiet residential setting at the heart of Greensville County.

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Why this home stands out

Half-acre lots inside a small Virginia city are genuinely hard to come by, and 421 Laurel Street delivers exactly that. Built in 1950, the home carries the solid construction and generous proportions that mid-century residential building was known for. The outdoor space alone sets this address apart — enough yard for gardens, a fire pit, or simply breathing room that tighter lots simply cannot offer.

About the Emporia real estate market

Emporia is the kind of small city where neighbors still wave from the porch and the pace of life feels intentional. Sitting at the crossroads of I-95 and US-58 in Greensville County, it punches above its size when it comes to convenience — you're never far from what you need, and the commute corridor to the Hampton Roads metro is straightforward. Laurel Street sits in a residential pocket of Emporia where mature trees line the blocks and homes have real yards. Unlike coastal markets where the phrase avon by the sea homes for sale dominates the conversation, Emporia offers something different: affordable square footage, land, and a genuine small-city community feel. Downtown Emporia is just minutes away, with local shops, dining, and services within easy reach. The surrounding Greensville County countryside adds a rural backdrop that residents genuinely appreciate, making 421 Laurel Street a strong anchor point whether you're planting roots or looking for a quieter chapter.

What's nearby

Everything you need for daily life is within a short walk or quick drive from 421 Laurel Street. Dollar General and South Main Race Inc are both about four-tenths of a mile away for everyday essentials. When hunger hits, Tazza Grill and South Side Wings and Seafood are right in that same close radius — solid local options for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The 7-Eleven nearby covers both a quick coffee run and grab-and-go bites. For staying active, Rezults By Ken Mabrey is just over half a mile out. Veterans Memorial Park, a meaningful community gathering space, is under a mile away and worth the short trip.

For different buyers

For families upgrading

A half-acre in a city neighborhood is the kind of space growing families dream about. At 421 Laurel Street, there's genuine room for kids to roam, space to add a garden or a playset, and a quiet street feel that's hard to replicate on a standard city lot. The 1,869 square feet inside give you a real home — not a starter-sized compromise — with room to make it your own over time.

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home and want real space without stretching into the suburbs, 421 Laurel Street makes a compelling case. A half-acre lot, nearly 1,900 square feet, and a 1950s build that was made to last — all in a walkable Emporia neighborhood where daily errands are genuinely close. It's the kind of address that gives first-time buyers a strong foundation to start from.

More buyer questions

How far is 421 Laurel Street from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk is approximately 108 minutes from 421 Laurel Street via I-95 and connecting routes. This address is best suited for remote workers, retirees, or those with flexible duty arrangements rather than daily commuters to that installation.

What is the lot size at 421 Laurel Street in Emporia?

The lot at 421 Laurel Street is half an acre — a notably generous parcel for an in-city residential address in Emporia, offering substantial outdoor space for a variety of uses.

Is 421 Laurel Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 421 Laurel Street is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What year was 421 Laurel Street built?

The home was built in 1950, placing it in the mid-century era known for sturdy construction, traditional floor plans, and homes designed to stand for generations.

Where is Emporia, Virginia located relative to Hampton Roads?

Emporia sits at the I-95 and US-58 interchange in Greensville County, roughly 75 miles southwest of the Hampton Roads metro — close enough for occasional trips to the coast, but far enough to enjoy a quieter, small-city lifestyle.

Want to walk 421 Laurel Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Emporia well — reach out and let's set up a visit.

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

1950

Price / sqft

$123

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,376/yr

County

Emporia VA

MLS #

10614081

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,869
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Porch
Appliances
Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Other
Exterior
Masonry
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Propane Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.5000
Subdivision
EMPORIA
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Carport, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
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

$1,370/mo

Principal & interest

$1,188

Property tax

$115

Home insurance

$67

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

$67,000 – $299,900

The 5 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 2 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

317 Tillar ST · 0.8 mi · 1,958 sqft$169,000 active
118 Harris AVE · 1.4 mi · 2,052 sqft$218,220 sold 2026-06
105 Chambliss Road · 1.8 mi · 1,782 sqft$67,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$229,000

Price / Sq Ft

$123

Annual Taxes

$1,376

Monthly Tax

$115

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.60%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedDec 25, 2025$229,000—
Currently listed—$229,000—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 421 Laurel St 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 421 Laurel St 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 421 Laurel St?+
Yes — Rezults By Ken Mabrey is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 421 Laurel St?+
Veterans Memorial Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 421 Laurel St?+
Dollar General is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.4 mi).
Does 421 Laurel St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 421 Laurel St built?+
It was built in 1950, 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 Dennis Prince · Windell Francis Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10614081

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421 Laurel St, Emporia, Virginia 23847 · MLS #10614081 · 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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