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ChesapeakeSOUTH NORFOLK1136 Seaboard Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636959 · record updated Jun 24, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$309,000
$183 / sqft · est. $1,925/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,688sqft
27days on market

1136 Seaboard Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

Under ContractResidential · built 1914 · SOUTH NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Discover comfort and convenience! This well-maintained home offers a functional layout for easy everyday living. A beautifully updated kitchen with large living areas downstairs and an upstairs Primary bedroom with an ensuite. It features a fenced in front and back yard and a spacious detached garage in the rear for extra parking and storage. Nestled in iconic South Norfolk, you are moments away from Hampton Roads' buzzing restaurants, attractions, and hotspots. Dive into a neighborhood rich in history and close to it all.

Listing courtesy of Colin Wright · Coast to Coast Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10636959

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Built in 1914, 1136 Seaboard Ave is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Chesapeake, Virginia, sitting just minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth. At 1,688 square feet, it carries more than a century of character into every room.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from 1914 are genuinely rare in this price tier of Chesapeake, and 1136 Seaboard Ave wears its age well. The bones here — the proportions, the craftsmanship details you simply can't replicate in new construction — give this property a personality that modern builds rarely match. Add in two full baths plus a half, and the layout works for real daily life, not just a floor-plan brochure.

SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market

Seaboard Avenue sits in one of Chesapeake's older, established residential pockets — the kind of street where houses have stories and neighbors actually know each other. This corner of Chesapeake, Virginia, carries a working-class authenticity that newer subdivisions spend years trying to manufacture. While people searching for houses for sale in chesapeake va 23322 often land in newer developments further south, this zip code and neighborhood offer something different: proximity to everything without the cookie-cutter feel. Chesapeake as a city spans a wide geography, but this northern edge — close to the Portsmouth border — keeps you plugged into the broader Hampton Roads metro in a way that more suburban areas simply don't. You're close to waterways, close to bases, and close to the kind of everyday conveniences that make a neighborhood genuinely livable rather than just scenic.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Seaboard Ave. Dunkin' is just 0.2 miles away for your morning coffee, and Rich Port Coffee at 0.3 miles gives you a local alternative. Mak's Chinese Restaurant and Little Caesars Pizza are both within 0.3 miles when dinner plans fall through. For quick grocery runs, In and Out Smoke Shop and Deli is 0.4 miles out, with Dollar General at 0.5 miles and Mr Food Mart at 0.7 miles rounding out the options. Johnson Park and Cascade Park are each about 0.3 miles away, and Atlantic Avenue Park is a half-mile stretch for longer walks. RheuFit gym is 0.8 miles out for anyone keeping a fitness routine.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly three minutes from the front door — that's not a rounding error, that's a genuine commute win. USCG Base Portsmouth is four minutes in the other direction. For military families weighing gate-to-door time and wanting to maximize a VA loan, this location is hard to beat. The 1,688 square feet gives you real room to spread out between deployments and duty days.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've toured enough new construction to know exactly what you don't want, 1136 Seaboard Ave will feel like a breath of fresh air. A 1914 build means real wood, real proportions, and architectural details that took skill to produce. Three bedrooms and two and a half baths mean it's practical, too — you're not sacrificing function for charm. This is the kind of home that rewards people who actually look at the ceiling.

More buyer questions

How far is 1136 Seaboard Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately three minutes by car from 1136 Seaboard Ave, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in Chesapeake. That kind of proximity is a significant daily-life advantage for active-duty personnel and civilian employees alike.

How far is 1136 Seaboard Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about four minutes away by car, sitting in the opposite direction from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The dual-base proximity makes this address particularly practical for Coast Guard households.

What is the flood zone status for 1136 Seaboard Ave?

Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

Is there a VA loan advantage for buying at this address?

The proximity to both Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth makes this address a strong candidate for VA loan financing, which can eliminate the need for a down payment for eligible service members and veterans. A VA-savvy lender can walk you through BAH alignment and eligibility specifics.

What year was 1136 Seaboard Ave built, and does that affect insurance or financing?

The home was built in 1914, which lenders and insurers do factor into their underwriting — older homes may require additional inspections or specific coverage riders, so it's worth having a conversation with both your lender and insurance agent early in the process.

Want to walk through 1136 Seaboard Ave or ask about VA loan options for this address? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out and let's talk.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1914

Price / sqft

$183

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,780/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636959

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,925/mo

Principal & interest

$1,603

Property tax

$232

Home insurance

$90

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

112% of $275,200

City assessment record · taxes $2,780/yr

Land share of assessed value

31% — $85,000

Improvements $190,200 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$230,000$400,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1215 Freeman AVE · 2.1 mi · 1,744 sqft$336,000 sold 2026-04
2712 Mark ST · 1.9 mi · 1,550 sqft$319,000 sold 2026-05
4111 Leyte AVE · 2.3 mi · 1,668 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$309,000

Price / Sq Ft

$183

Annual Taxes

$2,780

Monthly Tax

$232

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.90%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$309,000
Price reducedJun 8, 2026$309,000−$1,000
Currently listed$309,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

12% above assessment

Total Assessed

$275,200

Land

$85,000

Improvement

$190,200

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1136 Seaboard Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Rena B. Wright Primary, Oscar Smith Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Oscar Smith (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1136 Seaboard Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1136 Seaboard Ave?+
Yes — RheuFit is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1136 Seaboard Ave?+
Johnson Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1136 Seaboard Ave?+
In and out smoke shop and deli is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Dunkin' (0.2 mi).
Does 1136 Seaboard Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1136 Seaboard Ave built?+
It was built in 1914, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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Listing courtesy of Colin Wright · Coast to Coast Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10636959

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1136 Seaboard Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10636959 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.