12237 Declaration Ave, Chester, VA 23836
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12237 Declaration Ave
Chester, VA 23836

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,892 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

$590,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,414/mo*
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$590,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,414/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,892 sqft
(on 0.38 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2014
Lot Size
0.38 acres
Living Area
3,892 sqft
Price/Sqft
$152
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 12237 Declaration Ave, Chester, VA. 12237 Declaration Ave is in Chester, VA and in ZIP code 23836. This property has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 3,892 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.38 acres and was built in 2014.
12237 Declaration Ave, Chester, VA 23836 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,892 sqft single-family home built in 2014. It last sold for $350,000 on Aug 14, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $590,300, with a rent estimate of $3,339/month.

Home Details for 12237 Declaration Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Stone, Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2014
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Price History for 12237 Declaration Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/14/2020$350,000Sold
CVRMLS #2001236
07/20/2020$345,000PendingAgent Provided
07/16/2020$345,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
04/19/2020$345,000PendingAgent Provided
04/10/2020$336,200Sold
N/A
03/19/2020$345,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/14/2020$365,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/13/2020$384,250Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/18/2014$376,890Sold
CVRMLS #1424963
09/23/2014$75,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Chester

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$375K
$1.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$195
$1MoM
Available listings
151
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,127
Assessment$576,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 12237 Declaration Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1924 White Mountain Dr, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$535,000
08/20/25
5
3
3,154
13725 Litwack Cove Dr, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$459,900
11/21/25
4
2.5
2,648
12219 Almer Ln, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$620,000
02/04/26
4
2.5
3,454
3618 Ethens Point Ln, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$430,000
08/15/25
4
2.5
2,384
1630 Onora Ln, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$532,500
06/29/26
4
3
2,538
401 Mason Orchard Dr, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$440,950
09/08/25
4
2.5
2,108
13324 Naylors Blue Ct, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$379,000
02/02/26
3
2.5
1,579
14155 Enon Station Ter, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$491,575
02/25/26
4
2.5
1,823
14143 Enon Station Ter, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$471,685
02/13/26
4
3.5
2,284
1960 Enon Station Dr, Chester, VA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$454,000
03/02/26
4
2.5
2,108

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Chester

At least 304 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 37 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Thinking N Growing
    "I was born into Chester back in the day (smile). Even back then I always felt safe and respected. While I left for many years, I returned to the same safe environment."
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  • Omi Ouyang
    "its used have a lot of retired people lived here now are more middle age ppls moved to this area for kids education. Nice neighborhood. "
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  • Ruby
    "Lots of people walking their dogs around and conveniente dog parks nearby that seem clean and well kept."
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  • Harmonkaren1
    "Few children in this neighborhood mostly retired people. Safe in this area within the parameters of the neighborhood, occasionally police calls in the adjoining shopping area. "
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  • Jonn1nsu
    "Everyone is pretty much friendly and everyone works together in some degree. Some people do wine night "
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  • Deborah Cook
    "I live in this neighborhood. I like because it’s affordable and clean. It has a rural feel but only 20 minutes to the city "
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  • James
    "That it’s a good place to meet other people and are nice people so you should move to Chester and that’s the truth let’s go Chester you cool place"
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  • Stacey Murphy
    "Traffic is heavy at certain times during the day but it’s expected considering most military prefer to live in the area and the area is safe and has everything you need. It’s definitely a great place to raise a family. "
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  • Karen.augustine4466
    "I am not at all engaged in the neighborhood activities. My work schedule is hectic and neighborhood activities are not posted centrally and often missed."
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  • William L.
    "There are a lot of kids that live in this area (smaller ones) and the streets are narrow. It's is very important that we go slow and stay attentive while driving. "
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  • William Larson
    "My commute is a bit longer than I should like it to be. I do mostly for my daughter to attend a better school. "
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  • Trulia User
    "peace and safe area. Dog or pet friendly community. Good for middle age or young age couple to raise child from here. Got pre-k to high school fine"
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like it but for us property owners we would appreciate people not letting their dogs go in our yards as it kills our grass, and flowers planted around the mailboxes and they should pick up after the dogs and not leave poop up in our yards. "
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  • Trulia User
    "we have neighborhood potlucks and movie night and his real fight thank you very much this is really crazy"
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  • Trulia User
    "Food trucks overall family oriented community ! The neighborhood is pretty much maintained keeping a near apperance. Amenities are pretty decent with local shopping nearby. restaurants and food shopping withing 4 to 5 miles. one of the best pools for residents as well as families. "
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  • Doss
    "Very close to I-95. Can be in Richmond in 10-20 minutes depending on location. Takes about 30minutes to get to Midlothian. "
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  • Sesmailka
    "We are fortunate to live and I diverse neighborhood with great schools, neighborly people, small town feel all with the accessibility of the city. We love our town."
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  • Claudia G. C.
    "Dogs always are on their leash and they are well kept indoors so you can’t hear them barking too much"
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  • Jonn1nsu
    "My commute to work is great and I love the restaurants that are near by. The area is kid friendly and safe "
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  • Dorothy C.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for going on 8 years and I love it hear.its nice and quite and I have always felt safe here."
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  • Candace P.
    "I grew up in Chester and it is a wonderful place to grow up. The schools in Chesterfield are top notch and each high school has a certain specialty that any kid can apply to. The county is pretty diverse and I never felt unsafe growing up here. "
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  • Tisu_chelu
    "The neighboring communities as well as Chester have multiple festivals, parades during Christmas and friendly for trick or treating. There are a few neighbors who are less than neighborly but mostly older retirees here."
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  • Tommygunobx
    "I’ve lived here all my life. Same people for the most part which is nice to see familiar faces. Quiet and friendly. "
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  • Zues5000
    "Neighbors looking out for each other. Neighnors walking and riding is done daily. Minimum to no crime reported in the neighborhood."
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  • Joshua J.
    "Nice and homely place to live. Local parks and areas of j retest close but still the feeling of not being on top of each other or suppressed. "
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  • Kamarimarrow123444
    "Great housing and nice schools for the kids and also the people are super nice and respectful and very clean"
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  • Ummynina
    "This is a very nice and safe place to live, with a lot of up and coming new stores and great eateries"
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  • Artie
    "Neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Easy accessible to 2 major interstate highways. Big new elementary school that is minutes away. It also was numerous job growth with over 50 of the top S&P500 businesses that is within a 5-mile area and within 15-minutes to Ft. Lee. Centerly located within Richmond, Washington DC and North Carolina. Within minutes of strawberry and blueberry picking farms and if you like to explore the numerous cavern near Charlottesville. "
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  • Spencer P.
    "I grew up here. It is a small town but close to Richmond, Ft lee, and only 2hrs from DC. It is also a pretty good school system when I was here. Racism however is still alive. Just covert. "
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  • Lisa.harrisonross
    "I lived here for 20 years. It is a great community and has lots for families. It is a nice area for meeting people."
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  • Nikia P.
    "None , not sure ion any events. It’s pretty much a nice area but I have noticed more and more traffic. People need to learn to slow down around this area "
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  • Katie C.
    "They would like the size of yards but would not like the lack of side walks. That makes it difficult to go on walks. "
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  • Adjoa B.
    "My neighborhood is quite and safe for raising children. it also has to rated schools in Chesterfield! "
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  • Emily G.
    "Most people need at least one car in the household to live in the area. I have not seen public transportation stops along the road here. However with modern conveniences it is getting easier and easier to get around. "
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  • Savanahncummings
    "I drive my truck everywhere I go. Walking is plausible but I don’t do it much. No trains for travel and the airport is too far. No buses either. "
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  • Morgen C.
    "Haloween is wonderful here as so many children from the neighborhood and surrounding area come out and have a night of fun here! Low traffic in the neighborhoods makes for a mich safer trick or treating spot than others"
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  • Linda O.
    "Its quiet. We watch out for each other and our children and pets. Children and dogs are regularly out walking and playing. We have sweet kitties in the neighborhood too that love being petted."
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  • Annie M
    "There are no sidewalks, no dog park or community common area readily accessible, and neighbors tend to drive fast on neighborhood roads"
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  • Ashlynn C.
    "Lots of dog walkers in the neighborhood and everyone is friendly.. everyone picks up after their dogs "
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  • B s. C.
    "The roads are very quiet and every street has plenty of wooded areas. Large neighborhood with minimal traffic. "
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Frequently asked questions about 12237 Declaration Ave

  • What is 12237 Declaration Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12237 Declaration Ave in Chester, VA is $590,300.
  • What is the price history for 12237 Declaration Ave?
    12237 Declaration Ave in Chester, VA last sold for $350,000 in August 2020.
  • Is Chester a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chester is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chester?
    The median sale price in Chester is $375K. That is up $1.68K from the prior month.
  • Does 12237 Declaration Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12237 Declaration Ave in Chester, VA has air conditioning.
  • Does 12237 Declaration Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 12237 Declaration Ave in Chester, VA has laundry facilities.