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3beds
1.1baths
1,204sqft
84days on market

838 Wilcox St, Petersburg, VA 23803

ActiveResidential · built 1904 · ALL OTHERS AREA 80

About this home

TENANT OCCUPIED REQUIRES 24HR NOTICE. SELLING AS-IS WHERE-IS AFTER SELLER MAKES MINIMUM REPAIRS AND HAVE PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED.

Listing courtesy of Franchon Hutchinson · Paragon Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10647078

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1904

Price / sqft

$124

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,339/yr

County

Petersburg City VA

MLS #

10647078

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,204
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Metal
Exterior
Aluminum,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Front Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0861
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 80
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

  • ElementaryWalnut Hill Elementary
    —
  • MiddleVernon Johns Junior High
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  • HighPetersburg
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VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510112

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510112

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

73.9 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Camp Peary

DoD

77min·74.3mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

82min·80.8mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

78min·77mi

J7 Suffolk

Joint

77min·61.2mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

102min·97.2mi

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Payment Calculator

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

$1,014/mo

Principal & interest

$776

Property tax

$195

Home insurance

$44

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

Comparables

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$149,500

Price / Sq Ft

$124

Annual Taxes

$2,339

Monthly Tax

$195

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.56%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 1, 2026$149,500—
Price reducedOct 24, 2026$149,500−$1,000
Currently listed—$149,500—

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

84 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

Is 838 Wilcox St 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 838 Wilcox 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.
Does 838 Wilcox St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 838 Wilcox St built?+
It was built in 1904, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Franchon Hutchinson · Paragon Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10647078

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838 Wilcox St, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 · MLS #10647078 · 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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