Ettrick, VA, is a small town located on the southern edge of Chesterfield County, adjacent to Colonial Heights and across the Appomattox River from Petersburg. Despite its compact size, residents are close to various points of interest. Virginia State University, a historically black college, is situated to the south, while Colonial Heights, with its mall and shopping centers, is just a short walk away. Fort Gregg-Adams military base is also nearby. The town features Colonial Revival, ranch-style, and split-level homes, with prices ranging from $135,000 for fixer-uppers to around $325,000 for three-bedroom Colonial Revival homes built from the ‘90s to 2020s. Most homes are smaller residential properties, with new constructions mainly in the northern parts of Ettrick and Matoaca. The Petersburg Amtrak station, located in the center of Ettrick, offers a convenient travel option to Washington DC in just over three hours. Interstate 95 and Interstate 85 provide easy access to Richmond, which is about a 30-minute drive away. For shopping and dining, residents can visit Southpark Mall and Dimmock Square shopping center in Colonial Heights, featuring retailers like Target, Sam’s Club, and Walmart. Local dining options include Croaker’s Spot, a black-owned seafood restaurant, Cook Out, and Captain Tom’s Seafood. Recreational activities are abundant, with Ettrick Park offering baseball diamonds, a football field, basketball courts, tennis courts, and playgrounds. Scenic trails can be found alongside the Appomattox River, and the nearby Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum showcases vintage cars and farm equipment. Every April, Ettrick hosts a Spring Festival with an Easter parade and local vendors.
