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1,590sqft
12days on market

1557 Birch St, Norfolk, VA 23502

ActiveMulti Family Residential · built 1978 · COLEMAN PLACE

About this home

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN NORFOLK! This duplex features two units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Both units are currently occupied. The floor plan shown is for Unit A. Unit B offers the same layout, just flipped. HVAC - Unit A replaced in 2018. Unit B replaced in 2020. Water heater for Unit A replaced in 2017. Property is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Great opportunity for investors looking to add a multifamily property to their portfolio. Contact listing agent for questions.

Listing courtesy of Jackielyn Espiritu · Thrive Realty · REIN MLS #10655426

Facts & features

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1978

Price / sqft

$162

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,077/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10655426

Interior

Approx. sqft
1,590
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Side by Side
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
5000 SQ FT
Lot features
Corner
Subdivision
COLEMAN PLACE
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1557 Birch Street is a multi-family property in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1978 and spanning 1,590 square feet. It sits in the 23502 zip code, close to groceries, parks, and two military installations. Buyers comparing Norfolk homes for sale will find this address hard to overlook.

Keep searching in Norfolk

See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23502, homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School, and homes for sale zoned for Coleman Place Elementary School. Nearby, look at Ballentine Place homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

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Why this home stands out

Multi-family properties in this part of Norfolk are genuinely rare. This 1978-built structure gives you 1,590 square feet of flexible space on a quiet residential street. USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are both about eight minutes away. Three grocery options sit within half a mile. That combination of flexibility, access, and everyday convenience is tough to match.

COLEMAN PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Birch Street sits in a settled, walkable corner of Norfolk's east side. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes and mature trees. It's a lived-in neighborhood — neighbors know each other, and the blocks have a calm, unhurried feel. The 23502 zip code covers a broad swath of eastern Norfolk, and homes for sale in 23502 tend to attract buyers who want city access without city chaos. Norfolk itself is one of the most connected cities on the East Coast. Hampton Roads' highway network puts you on I-64 within minutes. Downtown Norfolk, the waterfront, and the medical district are all under 20 minutes away. The city's arts scene, restaurants, and harbor views give everyday life real texture. Anyone browsing homes for sale in Norfolk quickly discovers that the east side offers some of the best value in the market.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Birch Street. Piggly Wiggly, Tiendita Latinos Unidos, and Walmart Neighborhood Market are all within half a mile. Hardee's and Greater Grinders Submarines are just 0.3 miles away when you want a quick bite. Wawa is half a mile out for coffee and grab-and-go. North Foxhall Playground is under a mile away, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads — a full fitness and community facility — is about one mile out. The Joan Kroc Center adds another solid gym option at the same distance.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

USCG Base Portsmouth is about eight minutes from 1557 Birch Street. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is the same distance in the same direction. VA loan financing is widely used in this zip code, and multi-family properties here can offer ownership flexibility that single-family homes cannot. The commute times alone make this address worth a close look.

For first-time buyers

Multi-family properties give first-time buyers a foothold that single-family homes rarely offer. At 1,590 square feet, 1557 Birch Street has real space to work with. The location keeps daily costs low — groceries, coffee, and a fitness center are all within a mile. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School or homes for sale zoned for Coleman Place Elementary School will find this address in the zone.

More buyer questions

How far is 1557 Birch Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

The drive is about eight minutes under normal traffic conditions. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly the same distance.

What type of property is 1557 Birch Street?

It is a multi-family residential property built in 1978, with 1,590 square feet of total space.

Is there grocery shopping close to 1557 Birch Street?

Yes — Piggly Wiggly, Tiendita Latinos Unidos, and Walmart Neighborhood Market are all within 0.6 miles of the address.

What zip code does 1557 Birch Street fall in?

The property is in the 23502 zip code, which covers the eastern side of Norfolk, Virginia.

Is 1557 Birch Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

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

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each. Straight-line distances in “What’s nearby” are shorter.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

10.8 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Ballentine Place

Ballentine Place is an early-twentieth-century neighborhood in Norfolk, in ZIP codes 23509 and 23504. Ballentine Boulevard runs through its center.

$275K

Median sale · 12 mo

$195

Sold $/sq ft

26d

Days on market

11

For sale now

$72K

HH income

48.1%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

18min·5.3mi

NMCP

Navy

24min·6.8mi

NNSY

Navy

22min·6.5mi

Little Creek

Navy

19min·7.1mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

15min·8.3mi

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

Payment Calculator

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

$1,665/mo

Principal & interest

$1,334

Property tax

$256

Home insurance

$75

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

Comparables

Asking vs. assessment

103% of $250,200

City assessment record · taxes $3,077/yr

Land share of assessed value

26% — $64,000

Improvements $186,200 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$135,000 – $575,000

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.

2121 Wheeling AVE · 2.4 mi · 1,570 sqft$135,000 sold 2026-07
242 Lucian CT · 2.4 mi · 1,650 sqft$575,000 sold 2026-10
5935 Lathan RD · 2.9 mi · 1,578 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$257,000

Price / Sq Ft

$162

Annual Taxes

$3,077

Monthly Tax

$256

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.20%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 29, 2026$257,000—
Price reducedOct 11, 2026$257,000−$3,000
Currently listed—$257,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$250,200

Land

$64,000

Improvement

$186,200

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:

Norfolk 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.

Market tempo

12 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1557 Birch St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Coleman Place Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.4/10), Norview Middle (VaHome School Score 1.2/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1557 Birch St 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.
Does 1557 Birch St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1557 Birch St built?+
It was built in 1978, 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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Listing courtesy of Jackielyn Espiritu · Thrive Realty · REIN MLS #10655426

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1557 Birch St, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 · MLS #10655426 · 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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