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1201 Orville AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324 - Main photo
$395,000
$153 / sqft · est. $2,428/mo →
4beds
2baths
2,583sqft
1days on market

1201 Orville Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

SoldResidential · built 1939 · SOUTH NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Historic South Norfolk charm meets modern comfort in this spacious brick home on a large corner lot. Thoughtfully updated while preserving classic character, the home features refinished wood floors, LVP flooring, new kitchen cabinets, new appliances, and an oversized kitchen with an island perfect for gathering, cooking, and entertaining. Flexible layout includes a first-floor bedroom, bright sunroom, and a primary bedroom with its own balcony. An attached garage, workshop space, and usable attic area over the garage provide excellent storage, hobby, or future-use potential. Major updates include a newer roof and newer HVAC, offering added peace of mind. Set on an oversized lot with plenty of outdoor space, this home offers a rare combination of character, updates, functionality, and room to grow in.

Listing courtesy of Allen Loree · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10631697

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1201 Orville Ave — a four-bedroom, two-bath home with 2,583 square feet of living space on a 0.22-acre lot in South Norfolk, Chesapeake. Built in 1939, it carries the kind of solid bones and generous proportions that newer construction rarely matches.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from the late 1930s in this part of Chesapeake tend to be built differently — thicker walls, larger rooms, and a floor plan that actually breathes. At 2,583 square feet spread across four bedrooms, 1201 Orville Ave gives you space that feels earned rather than squeezed. The 0.22-acre lot adds outdoor room that most comparable properties in the zip code simply don't offer, and the address puts two major military installations within a four-minute drive.

SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market

South Norfolk is one of Chesapeake's most historically rooted communities — a tight-knit grid neighborhood that grew up alongside the shipyard and has been home to working families for generations. The streets are lined with mature trees, and the housing stock reflects an era when rooms were built to last. If you've been browsing houses for sale chesapeake and keep finding yourself drawn to character over cookie-cutter, South Norfolk tends to stand out. Chesapeake as a city offers a rare combination: the infrastructure and services of a major Virginia municipality without the congestion of its neighbors. South Norfolk specifically sits in the northern pocket of the city, which means you get Chesapeake's lower tax rate and quieter pace while staying minutes from Portsmouth and Norfolk. The neighborhood has seen steady reinvestment over the years, and longtime residents take real pride in it.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from 1201 Orville Ave. Lakeside Park is just 0.2 miles away — a quick walk for morning routines or an afternoon outside. Franklin Field and Captain Frederic E. Consolvo Jr. Park are both within 0.3 miles, giving you multiple outdoor options without getting in a car. Groceries are covered at Super Mart and Dollar General (each 0.3 miles) and Food Lion at 0.7 miles. For a quick bite, 33rd Precinct is right around the corner at 0.3 miles, and China Ocean is an easy 0.6-mile trip. Coffee runs are handled by the nearby 7-Eleven, Rich Port Coffee, or Dunkin', all within 0.7 miles. South Norfolk Martial Arts is 0.5 miles out if you're looking for a fitness option close to home.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each about four minutes from the front door — that's about as close as it gets in Hampton Roads without living on base. For active-duty families weighing BAH and commute time together, 1201 Orville Ave checks both boxes. A VA loan can make a home like this — four bedrooms, 2,583 square feet — genuinely attainable for qualifying service members.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and 2,583 square feet give a growing family real room to spread out — dedicated space for everyone without the compromise of a smaller floor plan. The 0.22-acre lot means kids have outdoor space, and three parks within 0.3 miles extend that even further. South Norfolk's neighborhood feel, with its walkable streets and long-established community character, is the kind of environment families tend to stay in for years.

More buyer questions

How far is 1201 Orville Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately a four-minute drive from 1201 Orville Ave, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the shipyard in Chesapeake. The short commute is a significant draw for shipyard personnel and contractors.

How far is 1201 Orville Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about four minutes away by car, putting two major installations within the same short drive from this address.

What is the South Norfolk neighborhood like in Chesapeake?

South Norfolk is a historically established neighborhood in northern Chesapeake with a walkable grid layout, mature trees, and a strong sense of community identity. It's known for its pre-WWII housing stock and its proximity to both Portsmouth and Norfolk employment centers.

Is 1201 Orville Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 1201 Orville Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.

Are there parks within walking distance of 1201 Orville Ave?

Yes — Lakeside Park is 0.2 miles away, and both Franklin Field and Captain Frederic E. Consolvo Jr. Park are within 0.3 miles, all reachable on foot from the property.

Want to know more about 1201 Orville Ave or South Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.

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

1939

Price / sqft

$153

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,160/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10631697

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,583
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room, Workshop
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage, Craftsman
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2200
Subdivision
SOUTH NORFOLK
Zoning
R8S
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, 2 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Contract Owner, Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Related to Seller

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

Flood & environment

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

Explore this neighborhood

South Norfolk

South Norfolk is one of Chesapeake's oldest urban neighborhoods, a historic borough laid out along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River at the city's northern edge.

$320K

Median sale · 12 mo

$190

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

38

For sale now

$62K

HH income

60.3%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,428/mo

Principal & interest

$2,050

Property tax

$263

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.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

126% of $312,900

City assessment record · taxes $3,160/yr

Land share of assessed value

30% — $95,000

Improvements $217,900 · 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

$295,000 – $464,900

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.

1530 Bainbridge BLVD · 0.3 mi · 2,500 sqft$399,000 sold 2026-05
1337 Chesapeake AVE · 0.4 mi · 2,633 sqft$363,000 sold 2026-04
1238 Chesapeake AVE · 0.4 mi · 2,742 sqft$359,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$395,000

Price / Sq Ft

$153

Annual Taxes

$3,160

Monthly Tax

$263

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.80%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 25, 2026$395,000—
Price increasedMay 26, 2026$395,000+$5,000
SoldMay 22, 2026$395,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

26% above assessment

Total Assessed

$312,900

Land

$95,000

Improvement

$217,900

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 1201 Orville 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 1201 Orville 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 1201 Orville Ave?+
Yes — South Norfolk Martial Arts, LCC is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1201 Orville Ave?+
Lakeside Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1201 Orville Ave?+
Super Mart is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.3 mi).
Does 1201 Orville Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1201 Orville Ave built?+
It was built in 1939, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Allen Loree · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10631697

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1201 Orville Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10631697 · 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.

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