North Dinwiddie perfectly positioned as a logistics center
North Dinwiddie, located about 40 miles south of downtown Richmond, is at the forefront of Dinwiddie County’s modern transformation into a Central Virginia logistics center. “It’s moving on up,” says Monica Sober, a Realtor with Hometown Realty, of the county as a whole. “You’ve got the Amazon facility and the Walmart distribution facility out there.”
The Amazon fulfillment center at Dinwiddie Commerce Park is in the heart of the community near Interstate 85, State Highway 460 and Dinwiddie Airport. The Walmart facility is in neighboring Sutherland. Together, they provide an industrial base for the county’s most populous region.
Yet, while all signs point to the future, North Dinwiddie is still rooted in the past. Pamplin Historical Park, home to the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, is a long-standing community attraction, and churches that dot the surrounding landscape harken back to a simpler time. “The county is growing, but it’s still country. It’s a big community with a lot of close family and friends,” says Sober, a former Dinwiddie resident.
The North Dinwiddie area is home to rich Civil War history.
The Walmart distribution center is a large employer in Dinwiddie County.
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More affordable than Chesterfield County
North Dinwiddie features more neighborhood settings than other parts of the county, but even though the housing is more condensed, typical offerings are on spacious lots shaded by mature trees. Prices range from the high $100,000s to the low $400,000s. “It’s definitely more affordable than Chesterfield County,” says Rhonda Gay of eXp Realty, who sells homes throughout the area. “You can get a little more land, and that’s another plus.”
The community saw a surge in development during the 1990s and 2000s, but a variety of homes built from the 1940s can be found. Ranch-style homes are common, and multi-level Colonial Revival homes stand out. Summers in Dinwiddie are hot and humid. Winters are fairly mild, although snow is possible.
Colonial Revival homes are some of the newer style of homes found in North Dinwiddie.
A newly constructed ranch style home on a quiet street in North Dinwiddie.
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Well-rated schools throughout the district
The community, which includes West Petersburg, is under the direction of Dinwiddie County Public Schools, which earns a B from Niche. None of the district’s seven schools is within the community, but Sutherland Elementary, rated B-minus, is nearby. “I was a counselor for 31 years in Dinwiddie, so I’m partial to the schools,” Gay says. “Midway Elementary and Sutherland Elementary are really good schools.” Dinwiddie High School, also rated B-minus, features an annual Fine Arts Festival that began in 2023. The school has won state championships in football and creative writing.
Dinwiddie Senior High is the only high school in Dinwiddie County.
Sutherland Elementary School is part of the Dinwiddie County School District.
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Dinwiddie Sports Complex is a regional attraction
Sports tourism is a consistent source of revenue for the county thanks to the nearby Dinwiddie Sports Complex, a sprawling, multi-use facility that opened in 2011. It features state-of-the-art football, soccer, baseball and softball fields and regularly hosts local, state and regional events.
Also nearby is Virginia Motorsports Park, a drag-racing strip that has been a staple of county entertainment since 1994. A nearby BMX course provides adventure for local motorcyclists. Boaters and anglers frequent the Appomattox River, which runs the community’s northern border. “North Dinwiddie is also close to Lake Chesdin, and a lot of people like going there,” Gay says.
The Appomattox River runs through Dinwiddie County.
The Dinwiddie Sports Complex is a large draw for the county as well as neighboring areas.
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Restaurants in the community; retail stores nearby
Guiseppe’s, an Italian restaurant and pizzeria, and Joe’s Steak & Seafood are popular stops along the U.S. Route 1 commercial corridor that runs through the community. Route 1 Country Store, a popular deli and bakery run by Mennonite Church members, and Food Lion are located south of the community. Residents enjoy proximity to the eateries of downtown Petersburg, which includes Croaker’s Spot, a soul food stop that was featured on “America’s Best Restaurants,” and The Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights, which features a Target and a Walmart Supercenter. “You’re only 15 minutes from Colonial Heights and Petersburg down 85,” Gay says. “It’s not like a major drive into town.”
For larger shopping stores Dinwiddie County residents can drive to the near by Target in Colonial Heights.
The super Walmart in Colonial Heights is a one stop shop for the residents of Dinwiddie County.
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Interstates provide access to local, regional destinations
Car travel is necessary for most residents. The community is criss-crossed by dozens of roadways that connect different pockets of the county, and it is bisected not only by U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 460 but also Interstate 85. Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center is about 20 miles away via I-85. In addition, Interstate 95 is located in Petersburg. There’s also an Amtrak station in Petersburg. Dinwiddie Airport is a regional facility serving the surrounding Tri-Cities area. Richmond International Airport is about a 30-minute drive up I-95.
The near by Amtrak station offers residents of North Dinwiddie an alternative mode of transportation.
Residents of North Dinwiddie can fly out of the small Dinwiddie Airport.
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