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ChesapeakeSOUTH NORFOLK1608 Ohio St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10632726 · record updated Jun 3, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$179,900
$136 / sqft · est. $1,155/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,321sqft
33days on market

1608 Ohio St, Chesapeake, VA 23324

ActiveResidential · built 1953 · SOUTH NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Uncover the potential in this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage located in the heart of South Norfolk. Spanning approximately 1,321 square feet, this 1953 home serves as a blank canvas for investors or ambitious homeowners looking to build equity through a full renovation. The interior features a functional layout and an original fireplace, awaiting your modern touch. A standout feature of this property is the oversized detached 2-car garage, offering rare space for a workshop, vehicle storage, or a hobbyist's retreat. Situated on a 0.13-acre lot, you are just minutes from Lakeside Park and provide easy commuting access to I-464, I-64, and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The property is being sold strictly As-Is, with the seller making no repairs. This is a prime opportunity to revitalize a home in an area seeing steady growth. Whether you are looking for your next flip or a long-term rental addition, 1608 Ohio St is priced to sell and ready for its next chapter.

Listing courtesy of Jon Bourque · Verian Realty · REIN MLS #10632726

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1953

Price / sqft

$136

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,025/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632726

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,321
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
Porch, Workshop
Appliances
Dryer, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Asbestos
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Water heater
Electric
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1290
Subdivision
SOUTH NORFOLK
Zoning
RSFA1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer

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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 D

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

$192

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

42

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

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

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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

$1,155/mo

Principal & interest

$933

Property tax

$169

Home insurance

$52

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

90% of $200,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,025/yr

Land share of assessed value

42% — $85,000

Improvements $115,500 · 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$310,000

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.

3120 Joseph AVE · 1.7 mi · 1,264 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-07
1922 Candlelight DR · 2.1 mi · 1,377 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-05
4162 Reid ST · 2.3 mi · 1,330 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$179,900

Price / Sq Ft

$136

Annual Taxes

$2,025

Monthly Tax

$169

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 1, 2026$179,900
Currently listed$179,900

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

10% below assessment

Total Assessed

$200,500

Land

$85,000

Improvement

$115,500

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.

Market tempo

33 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1608 Ohio St 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 1608 Ohio 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.
Is there a gym near 1608 Ohio St?+
Yes — RheuFit is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1608 Ohio St?+
Cascade Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1608 Ohio St?+
In and out smoke shop and deli is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Little Caesars Pizza (0.2 mi).
Does 1608 Ohio St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1608 Ohio St built?+
It was built in 1953, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Jon Bourque · Verian Realty · REIN MLS #10632726

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1608 Ohio St, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10632726 · 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.