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1732 Cougar AVE, NORFOLK VA 23518 - Main photo
$285,000
$271 / sqft · est. $1,812/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,052sqft
6days on market

1732 Cougar Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

SoldResidential · built 1956 · WEDGEWOOD

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to a beautifully updated and maintained ranch house on an oversized lot in Wedgewood! The modern kitchen opens into the dining area which leads right onto the outdoor patio overlooking the fenced-in yard. Recent updates include: New windows (2022), new shed (2025), new flooring in main living areas(2026), fresh paint (2026), and updates to the HVAC system (2026). The location could not be more convenient to the bases, interstates, entertainment, schools and more!

Listing courtesy of Jennifer Johnson · Signature Homes · REIN MLS #10634804

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1732 Cougar Ave — a 1956-built, 3-bedroom home in Norfolk with 1,052 square feet, sitting less than half a mile from groceries and just minutes from two major military installations. Compact, practical, and positioned in a well-connected corner of the city.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1732 Cougar Ave apart is its rare dual-base convenience — JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly 7 minutes away and Naval Station Norfolk is about 9 minutes out, making this address one of the more strategically located homes in the 23518 zip code. Add three grocery stores within half a mile and you have a home where daily logistics practically run themselves.

WEDGEWOOD and the Norfolk real estate market

The 23518 zip code sits in the northeastern arc of Norfolk, a part of the city that blends working-class roots with genuine everyday convenience. Streets here are lined with mid-century homes built during the postwar boom — 1732 Cougar Ave among them — and the area has a lived-in, unpretentious character that long-time residents tend to appreciate. If you're searching for a house for sale in Norfolk that keeps you close to both the water and the base corridor, this pocket of the city delivers. Norfolk itself is a place of real variety: waterfront dining along the Elizabeth River, a thriving arts district downtown, and a military community that gives the city much of its energy and identity. The 23518 neighborhood isn't flashy, but it's functional in the best sense — walkable to essentials, quick to the highway, and surrounded by neighbors who've chosen to put down roots here for good reason.

What's nearby

Groceries are genuinely walkable from Cougar Ave. Walmart Neighborhood Market is 0.3 miles out, ALDI sits just 0.4 miles away, and Watergate 3 International Food Market — a great spot for global ingredients — rounds out the options at 0.5 miles. For a quick meal, Super China 2, Wings Wings Wings, and Apelu Island Cafe are all within 0.3 miles. Apelu Island Cafe doubles as a coffee stop, and Always Latte Cafe is another solid option at 0.4 miles. Fitness is covered too — Anytime Fitness (0.5 mi), Fitness First Training Services (0.6 mi), and Muscle Beach East Gym (0.9 mi) give you real choices. Tarrallton Park and Mona Avenue Park offer green space within a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

With JEB Little Creek-Fort Story about 7 minutes away and Naval Station Norfolk roughly 9 minutes out, 1732 Cougar Ave is one of the more commute-friendly addresses in the area for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and BAH rates for the Hampton Roads area align well with homes in this price tier. Short commutes mean more time at home — that matters.

For first-time buyers

If you're looking to buy a house in Norfolk for the first time, 1732 Cougar Ave offers a manageable entry point: three bedrooms, a full bath, and over 1,000 square feet in a neighborhood where everything you need day-to-day is within walking distance. The 1956 construction gives the home solid bones, and the location — close to two bases and three grocery stores — means you're not sacrificing convenience for affordability.

More buyer questions

How far is 1732 Cougar Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 7 minutes from 1732 Cougar Ave by car, making it one of the closest base commutes available in this part of Norfolk.

How far is 1732 Cougar Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is about 9 minutes away by car — a straightforward drive that keeps gate-to-door time genuinely short for sailors and civilian employees alike.

What grocery stores are near 1732 Cougar Ave?

Three grocery options sit within half a mile: Walmart Neighborhood Market at 0.3 miles, ALDI at 0.4 miles, and Watergate 3 International Food Market at 0.5 miles.

Is 1732 Cougar Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map data specific to this parcel.

Does 1732 Cougar Ave have an HOA?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during due diligence.

Want to know more about 1732 Cougar Ave or schedule a walkthrough? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1956

Price / sqft

$271

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,996/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634804

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,052
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2176
Subdivision
WEDGEWOOD
Zoning
R-6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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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

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

$1,812/mo

Principal & interest

$1,479

Property tax

$250

Home insurance

$83

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

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

$270,000 – $329,000

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.

7417 Patrician RD · 0.7 mi · 1,080 sqft$295,000 sold 2026-04
9601 Marlina CT · 1 mi · 1,078 sqft$329,000 sold 2026-02
9620 Whit AVE · 1 mi · 1,100 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,000

Price / Sq Ft

$271

Annual Taxes

$2,996

Monthly Tax

$250

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 24, 2026$285,000—
Price reducedJun 30, 2026$285,000−$25,000
SoldJun 26, 2026$285,000—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1732 Cougar Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Larrymore Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Norview (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1732 Cougar 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 1732 Cougar Ave?+
Yes — Anytime Fitness is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1732 Cougar Ave?+
Tarrallton Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1732 Cougar Ave?+
Walmart Neighborhood Market is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Super China2 (0.3 mi).
Does 1732 Cougar Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1732 Cougar Ave built?+
It was built in 1956, 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Jennifer Johnson · Signature Homes · REIN MLS #10634804

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1732 Cougar Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 · MLS #10634804 · 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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