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221 Wright Avenue

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

2 beds
1 bath
1,258 sqft
$226 per sqft
1951 build
– on site

Welcome to this adorable cape styled home in the beautiful Wright Estates neighborhood of Colonial Heights, conveniently located within minutes to shopping, dining, interstate access, and walking distance to the boulevard shops or VSU. Seated on a well-manicured lot across from the rec ballfields, this home offers a park-like scenery, with a concrete drive and walkways, a decorative light post, beautiful flower borders, fenced in back yard with a stunning floral garden in full bloom and a shady sitting area behind the garage for a place to relax any time of day. You're welcomed into a comfortable living room with new paint and fixtures, and access to the unfinished walk-up attic that holds a ton of potential for your future project! Through the living area, you're welcomed into a spacious eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile flooring, updated appliances and fixtures, NEW granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and access to the utility room & HUGE den. The utility room is spacious with a new washer, dryer, dishwasher and hot water tank, with a granite top folding counter and access to the fenced in back yard and oversized garage. In the den, you'll find an excellent flex space with parquet flooring, new paint and fixtures, and a beautiful view of the floral garden. The back of the house completes this home with two bedrooms, both with new paint, closets, and built-in bookshelves in one of the rooms, with one full shared bath with a new countertop. The home has a new 2025 HVAC/HEAT PUMP. An oversized garage is located at the back of the property, with ample space for a workshop, overhead attic storage. An additional storage shed is located at the rear of the property. Don't miss your opportunity to make this gem yours!

Listing courtesy of CVRMLS / EXP Realty LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 3, 2025 •

MLS# 2517797 —

The Building

Year Built:

1951
Year Built Details:

Actual
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

AluminumSiding,Block,Drywall,Frame
Architectural Style:

CapeCod
Roof:

Composition,Shingle
Exterior Features:

Lighting,OutBuildings,Porch,Storage,Shed,PavedDriveway
Stories Total:

1
Stories:

1
Levels:

One
Basement:

false
Patio And Porch Features:

FrontPorch,Stoop,Porch
Building Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

Bookcases,BuiltInFeatures,BedroomOnMainLevel,CeilingFans,DiningArea,EatInKitchen,GraniteCounters
Flooring:

CeramicTile,Laminate,Linoleum,Parquet,Wood
Rooms Total:

6
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Decorative,Masonry
Laundry Features:

WasherHookup,DryerHookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1258.0
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Financial & Terms

Possession:

CloseOfEscrow

The Property

Parcel Number:

2600-02-0F-013
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Landscaped,Level
Lot Size Acres:

0.23
Lot Size Area:

0.23
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Description:

R2
Fencing:

BackYard,ChainLink,Fenced,Partial
Topography:

Level
Other Structures:

Outbuilding
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

13
Tax Annual Amount:

2120.4
Tax Assessed Value:

176700
Tax Legal Description:

SUB: WRIGHT ESTATE**SECTION: **BLOCK: F**LOT: 13

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://rephotography.carraway.media/221-Wright-Ave/idx

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

HeatPump
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Electric,HeatPump
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,ElectricCooking,ElectricWaterHeater,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer

Schools

Elementary School:

Lakeview
Middle Or Junior School:

Colonial Heights
High School:

Colonial Heights

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Wrights Estates
Community Features:

Curbs,Gutters,StreetLights
Pool Features:

None

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Parking Features:

Driveway,Detached,FinishedGarage,Garage,OffStreet,Oversized,Paved,OnStreet,Storage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$284,950

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,525
Taxes	$176
Insurance	$78
Utilities	$165 See report
Total	$1,944/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/25 Jun 27, 2025	Listed / Active	CVRMLS	$284,950

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This house located in Shepherd Stadium, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 is currently for sale for $284,950. 221 Wright Avenue is a 1,258 square foot house with 2 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 9 days. 221 Wright Avenue is in the Shepherd Stadium neighborhood of Colonial Heights and has a WalkScore® of 47, making it car-dependent.

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