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$380,000
$211 / sqft · est. $2,397/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,800sqft
0days on market

1285 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502

New ListingResidential · built 1954 · RIVER OAKS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: River, Tidal.

Frontage

River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Enjoy beautiful sunset water views of the Elizabeth River from your backyard in this older well established and centrally located neighborhood. This tri-level home features beautiful hardwood floors, living room and office on the main level, new kitchen with all new appliances open to the family room, dining area, full bath and laundry room on the lower level with glass doors opening to covered stamped concrete patio and deep yard for family and friend gatherings and 3 bedroom and a full bath on the third level. This home is move in ready and waiting on it's new owners.

Listing courtesy of Linda Daniel · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10648617

Schools

VaHome School Score

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1954

Price / sqft

$211

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,776/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10648617

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,800
Stories
3
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Office/Study, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Jetted Tub, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Split-Level
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link
Waterfront
River,Tidal

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4625
Subdivision
RIVER OAKS
Zoning
RESIDENT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

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River Oaks

River Oaks is an established residential community in central Virginia Beach, positioned southeast of the Glenwood area and northwest of Courthouse Estates.

$311K

Median sale · 12 mo

$203

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$91K

HH income

73.6%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$2,397/mo

Principal & interest

$1,972

Property tax

$315

Home insurance

$111

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$285,000 – $475,000

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.

5263 Curlew DR · 1.8 mi · 1,906 sqft$389,900 sold 2026-04
442 Leepoint RD · 1.7 mi · 1,966 sqft$460,000 sold 2026-06
3664 Kentucky AVE · 1.8 mi · 1,485 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$380,000

Price / Sq Ft

$211

Annual Taxes

$3,776

Monthly Tax

$315

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.99%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 14, 2026$380,000—
Currently listed—$380,000—

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Norfolk Real Estate Assessor

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Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1285 River Oaks Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ingleside Elementary School (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Lake Taylor School (VaHome School Score 2.2/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1285 River Oaks Dr 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 1285 River Oaks Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: River,Tidal.
Does 1285 River Oaks Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1285 River Oaks Dr built?+
It was built in 1954, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Linda Daniel · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10648617

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1285 River Oaks Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 · MLS #10648617 · 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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