545 High Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 (MLS # 2614216)

Price $429,000
Status Active
Beds 4
Baths 3 Baths
Home size 3,450 sqft
Lot Size 20,996 sqft
Days on Market 6
Once in a lifetime chance to own a part of History. This stunning and historic masterpiece is known as the Gill-Hay House, built circa 1785, just a few years after the United States of America gained it's independence! Don't let the age scare you, this 4 bedroom and 3 full bath two-story federal style gem was owned by the Historic Petersburg Foundation in order to restore and maintain it's original architect. Space won't be an issue as you maneuver through 3450 square feet of finished space PLUS 1705 unfinished sq ft in the basement. You will notice the ORIGINAL hard wood floors throughout and a custom built staircase that is to die for, AND this home is FULL OF UPDATES AND HAS BEEN KEPT PRISTINE. Updates include fully renovated master bath, new GE profile gas slide-in range, siding replacement, restored columns on front of home, updated light fixtures and ceiling fans, new vanities, and newly installed sump pump in basement. The roof is COPPER and also considered a 'lifetime roof' because they last 100+ years! HVAC was installed in 2022 so you truly have the best of all worlds; a historic treasure that has all the modern updates. MASSIVE TWO TIER BACK PORCHES/DECKING will provide EVERYTHING when gazing out towards your fenced in backyard sitting on almost half an acre! Priced well below market value to give you the opportunity to call it HOME, and YES this property also has a driveway in the front yard! YOU TRULY MUST SEE THIS ONE IN PERSON...
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 5/27/2026 Tract None
Year Built 1785 Community 57 - Petersburg
County Petersburg

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Cool Spring
Jr. High School Vernon Johns
High School Petersburg

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Electric Water Heater
AREA 57 - Petersburg
BASEMENT Partial, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Frame, Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Balcony
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Electric, Forced Air, Wood Stove
LOT 0.482 acre(s)
PARKING Driveway, Paved
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Other
STORIES 2
STYLE Colonial, Two Story
SUBDIVISION None
TAXES 4222.75
WATER Public
ZONING R-3

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