10 days on market
$394,900
1201 Merrimac Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
MLS# 10636715 · HAYNES TRACT · Norfolk VA
Updated Jun 7, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,542/mo
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Price / sq ft
$211
1,874 sq ft
Days on market
10
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1955
71 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,874
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryRichard Bowling Elementary School4/10
- MiddleRuffner Middle School2/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Welcome to this move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 3-bath home situated on a desirable corner lot. It offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Hardwood floors throughout the home, add timeless character and warmth. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, while the separate dining room provides plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen offers a functional layout with ample cabinet and counter spac…
Listed by M. Scott Hanley · Sail Property Group
VaHome Team property overview
A four-bedroom, three-bath home built in 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia, sitting just five minutes from USCG Base Portsmouth and six minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — with Broad Creek Legacy Park literally steps from your front door and everyday essentials well within reach.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 1201 Merrimac Ave apart is the combination of size and location that's genuinely hard to find in this part of Norfolk. Four bedrooms and three full baths across 1,874 square feet gives you real flexibility — space for a home office, a guest room, or a growing family — while the sub-five-minute drive to USCG Base Portsmouth keeps the commute short and the stress lower. The 1955 build era means solid bones and a mature lot in an established neighborhood.
HAYNES TRACT and the Norfolk real estate market
Merrimac Avenue sits in a well-established section of Norfolk, Virginia, where mid-century homes line streets shaded by mature trees and the pace of the neighborhood feels grounded and lived-in. This part of the city has the kind of character you don't manufacture — it develops over decades. Broad Creek runs through the area, anchoring a string of green spaces that give the neighborhood a surprisingly open, park-rich feel for an urban address. For anyone actively exploring homes to buy in Norfolk, this corridor offers a compelling mix: proximity to two major military installations, access to a full Walmart Neighborhood Market less than a mile away, and a walkable connection to parks and local amenities that larger suburban developments often can't match. Norfolk as a city brings museums, waterfront dining, and a thriving arts scene within a short drive, while the immediate neighborhood keeps daily life quiet and manageable. It's the kind of address that rewards people who want real community, not just a convenient zip code.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 1201 Merrimac Ave. Broad Creek Legacy Park is just 0.1 miles away — a quick walk for morning routines or an afternoon outside — and Broad Creek Park and the Broad Creek Neighborhood Spot are within a few blocks of that. Groceries are covered by a BP at 0.3 miles and a Walmart Neighborhood Market at 0.7 miles, with Military Produce Group LLC nearby at 0.8 miles. Domino's Pizza is 0.2 miles out, SA&H Philly Steak and Hoagie (The Truck) is 0.4 miles, and a 7-Eleven covers quick coffee runs at 0.3 miles. PJ's Coffee and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are both 0.7 miles away. The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads — a full-service community recreation facility — is just 0.3 miles from the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes away and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six — those are real numbers, not optimistic estimates. For a military household managing deployments, duty schedules, and school-year moves, cutting the commute this short adds up fast. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom, three-bath home even more accessible, and the Broad Creek parks right outside mean the family has room to breathe on the days that matter most.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and three full baths give a growing family genuine room to spread out — no more sharing bathrooms or converting dining rooms into offices. The 1,874 square feet of a 1955-era build means real walls, real rooms, and a layout that doesn't feel squeezed. Add a park within walking distance and a Walmart Neighborhood Market under a mile away, and the everyday logistics of family life get a lot simpler from this address.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 1201 Merrimac Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in the Norfolk area.
How far is 1201 Merrimac Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about six minutes by car from this address — a short commute for medical staff and military personnel assigned there.
What parks are near 1201 Merrimac Ave?
Broad Creek Legacy Park is just 0.1 miles away, with Broad Creek Neighborhood Spot at 0.2 miles and Broad Creek Park at 0.3 miles — all walkable from the front door.
Is 1201 Merrimac Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the property.
Does the neighborhood near 1201 Merrimac Ave have an HOA?
This is an established mid-century neighborhood in Norfolk without a mandatory HOA structure — confirm the current status with your agent during the transaction process.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 1201 Merrimac Ave.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,874
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$394,900
Price / Sq Ft
$211
Annual Taxes
$4,530
Monthly Tax
$378
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.15%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 28, 2026 | $394,900 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $394,900 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched Jun 5, 2026.
Total Assessed
$368,300
Land
$146,000
Improvement
$222,300
Parcel ID: 1447081775
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About buying in Norfolk
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA range from historic district townhouses in Ghent (23507) and waterfront condos along the Elizabeth River to ranch-style family homes in Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona. As the cultural and economic heart of Hampton Roads, Norfolk offers something for nearly every buyer: $200K starter homes in Ocean View (23503, 23518), $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent (23517), executive homes near Old Dominion University (23508), and luxury riverfront properties in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — and the city is also home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University. The active-duty military and academic communities drive steady year-round demand. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View, and historically strong specialty programs at the Governor's School for the Arts. Buyers searching the 23510 (downtown) and 23508 (West Ghent / ODU corridor) ZIP codes will find the strongest mix of urban walkability and historic architecture; 23503 and 23518 (Ocean View) offer the most affordable waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS inventory below updates every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
Drive times to nearest basesDrive 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.
Estimate your monthly payment
$2,542/moPrincipal & interest
$2,049
Property tax
$378
Home insurance
$115
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.
Listed by Sail Property Group · MLS# 10636715
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$394,900
1201 Merrimac AVE, NORFOLK VA 23504
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
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