Discover a 1950s property offering great potential in Emporia. This 1,433 sq ft structure features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and sits on a 0.38-acre lot. Well-maintained over the decades, it boasts solid bones and a layout that remains in decent, livable condition. Having been consistently occupied until recently, the vacant space is a clean slate ready for personalization. Bring your design ideas to modernize the interior to its full potential. Traditional architecture means there is no central HVAC. A great opportunity to customize a classic space!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$38Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Derek Greene• The Greene Realty Group
Bought with David Wiggins• Weichert Realtors Baron&Snipes
Est. $1,341 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 303 Purdy Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CVRMLS #2613914
Jul 10, 2026
Sold
$55,000
$38/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 8, 2026
Price Changed
$85,000
$59/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Listed
$89,900
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$320
$12,900 + $21,900
$34,800
2024
$320 (+14.5%)
$12,900 + $21,900
$34,800
2023
$280
$11,000 + $19,400
$30,400
2022
$280 (−5.3%)
$11,000 + $19,400
$30,400
2021
$295 (+0.2%)
$11,000 + $20,100
$31,100
2020
$295 (−2.0%)
$11,000 + $20,100
$31,100
2019
$301 (+5.6%)
$11,000 + $20,700
$31,700
2018
$285
$11,000 + $20,700
$31,700
2017
$285 (+0.1%)
$11,000 + $20,700
$31,700
2016
$285 (+2.4%)
$11,000 + $20,700
$31,700
2014
$278 (+6.7%)
$11,000 + $21,000
$32,000
2013
$261
$10,400 + $20,400
$30,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,433
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Emporia
APN
80 -A -0 - -2
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Block
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.549
Lot Size Acres: 0.549
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,433
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $47,700
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $320
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,433
Stories: 1.4
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Emporia
APN: 80 -A -0 - -2
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greensville Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Edward W Wyatt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Greensville County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Emporia, VA • 23847
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.