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$209,900
$147 / sqft · est. $1,300/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,430sqft
22days on market

453 Forest Ln, Petersburg, VA 23805

ActiveResidential · built 1956 · ALL OTHERS AREA 80

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Opportunity, space, and value all in one. This brick ranch with a basement is priced significantly below surrounding renovated values, creating an incredible opportunity for homeowners, investors, or buyers looking to build equity fast. Featuring a spacious layout, large backyard, and endless potential, this home is great for someone ready to add their personal touch and make it their own. The solid structure and functional floor plan provide a strong foundation for cosmetic updates and future improvements. Whether you're looking for your next home, a long-term investment, or a value-add opportunity, this property checks the boxes. Homes with this much upside at this price point are becoming harder to find. Conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, and major roadways. Solar panels to be paid off at closing. Property is being sold as-is.

Listing courtesy of Katie Prescott · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10632568

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

453 Forest Lane is a 1,430-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home built in 1956 in Petersburg, Virginia. With a classic mid-century footprint, walkable green spaces, and everyday conveniences just steps away, this address delivers a grounded, connected lifestyle in the heart of the city.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 453 Forest Lane apart is the combination of a compact, manageable floor plan and a genuinely walkable block. Monticello Park sits just two-tenths of a mile away, two additional parks are within half a mile, and a grocery store is right down the street at 0.4 miles. For a 1956-built home in Petersburg, that kind of immediate access to daily life is hard to match.

ALL OTHERS AREA 80 and the Petersburg real estate market

Petersburg, Virginia carries more than three centuries of history in its streets, and the area surrounding 453 Forest Lane reflects that layered character. The city sits along the Appomattox River in Dinwiddie County's orbit, roughly 25 miles south of Richmond, making it a practical base for anyone who works in either direction. The neighborhood here is residential and established — the kind of block where homes have stories and mature trees line the sidewalks. Petersburg itself has been in a sustained period of reinvestment, with a growing arts scene, a revitalized Old Towne district, and a community that takes real pride in the city's identity. Daily life in this part of Petersburg moves at an easy pace. You're close enough to the city's core to walk to green space and grab a meal, but the street itself stays quiet. For buyers who want a real city with real roots — not a suburb built last decade — Petersburg offers something genuinely different.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Forest Lane. South Adams Super Market is just 0.4 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Maria's Tienda y Taqueria at 0.7 miles doubles as both a market and a sit-down spot for a solid meal. NuVegan Cafe Petersburg is a 0.4-mile walk for plant-forward dining, and Wendy's is close by at 0.7 miles when convenience wins. Morning coffee or a quick stop is covered at 7-Eleven and Burger King, both under a mile. For outdoor time, Monticello Park is just 0.2 miles out, Triangle Park is 0.4 miles, and Jefferson Street Park rounds things out at 0.5 miles.

For different buyers

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home, 453 Forest Lane offers a straightforward entry point into homeownership — three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a manageable 1,430 square feet that won't overwhelm you on day one. The walkable parks and nearby grocery options mean you can settle in without needing a car for every errand, which makes the transition into ownership feel a lot less complicated.

For buyers drawn to character

Buyers who gravitate toward homes with a sense of history will appreciate what 1956 construction brings to the table at 453 Forest Lane. The mid-century bones, the established neighborhood fabric, and the mature surroundings give this address a grounded authenticity that newer construction rarely replicates. Petersburg itself adds to that texture — it's a city with genuine architectural heritage and a community identity that runs deep.

More buyer questions

How far is 453 Forest Lane from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is approximately 86 minutes from 453 Forest Lane, making it a longer commute that would suit service members with flexible schedules or remote duty arrangements rather than daily base commuters.

What parks are walkable from 453 Forest Lane?

Three parks are within half a mile: Monticello Park at 0.2 miles, Triangle Park at 0.4 miles, and Jefferson Street Park at 0.5 miles — making outdoor time genuinely accessible on foot.

Is 453 Forest Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.

What is the square footage and layout of 453 Forest Lane?

The home offers 1,430 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1956 as a residential single-family property.

Where is 453 Forest Lane relative to Richmond?

Petersburg sits roughly 25 miles south of Richmond, so 453 Forest Lane is well-positioned for buyers who commute to or work in the Richmond metro area.

Want to know more about 453 Forest Lane or the Petersburg market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out today.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryWalnut Hill Elementary
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  • MiddleVernon Johns Junior High
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  • HighPetersburg
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Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1956

Price / sqft

$147

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,798/yr

County

Petersburg City VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632568

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,430
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Other
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Appliances
Range

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 80
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car
Possession
NEG
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 510112

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

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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

$1,300/mo

Principal & interest

$1,089

Property tax

$150

Home insurance

$61

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$209,900

Price / Sq Ft

$147

Annual Taxes

$1,798

Monthly Tax

$150

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 30, 2026$209,900—
Price increasedMay 14, 2026$209,900+$39,900
Currently listed—$209,900—

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:

Petersburg 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

22 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 453 Forest Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Walnut Hill Elementary, Vernon Johns Junior High, Petersburg. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 453 Forest Ln 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.
Are there parks near 453 Forest Ln?+
Monticello Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 453 Forest Ln?+
South Adams Super Market is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is NuVegan Cafe Petersburg (0.4 mi).
Does 453 Forest Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 453 Forest Ln built?+
It was built in 1956, 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 Katie Prescott · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10632568

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453 Forest Ln, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 · MLS #10632568 · 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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