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ChesapeakeSOUTH NORFOLK1811 Hoover Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641522 · record updated Jul 4, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$205,000
$238 / sqft · est. $1,270/mo →
3beds
1baths
860sqft
8days on market

1811 Hoover Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

ActiveResidential · built 1950 · SOUTH NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Great beginning! A solid well-built affordable house with a large multi-level deck, screened porch area, and a large back yard with some trees. This house offers a spacious great room with washer, dryer and refrigerator; located in a quiet Chesapeake neighborhood. The house is vacant and ready for you to move in right away. This affordable house is cheaper than some rental. You don't need to break the bank to buy this house. Agent brings your buyer to see and buy. This property wants last very long!

Listing courtesy of Eddie Franklin · New Direction Real Estate Co. · REIN MLS #10641522

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

1811 Hoover Avenue is a compact, three-bedroom home in Chesapeake, Virginia, built in 1950 and sitting just minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth — a practical, low-maintenance footprint in a city with serious infrastructure and southern character.

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Why this home stands out

At 860 square feet, 1811 Hoover Avenue is built for efficiency. The 1950 construction gives it solid bones and a straightforward layout with no wasted space. What it lacks in square footage it makes up for in location — four minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and five to USCG Base Portsmouth means commute time is essentially a non-factor. For anyone whose priority is proximity over square footage, this address delivers.

SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and it carries that scale with a relaxed confidence. The western edge of the city — where 1811 Hoover Avenue sits — has a working-class, close-knit character shaped in large part by its proximity to the shipyard and the military installations that anchor this corner of Hampton Roads. Streets here are quiet and residential, lined with modest mid-century homes that have housed generations of Navy and Coast Guard families. It's not a flashy part of town, but it's a dependable one. You're close to the Elizabeth River, close to the industrial heart of Portsmouth, and close to the bridges and tunnels that connect the entire region. The primary keyword that fits this address naturally: Chesapeake real estate near Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Everyday conveniences are within a short drive, and the broader city offers parks, waterways, and a growing dining scene further south in the Greenbrier and Great Bridge corridors.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy to manage from Hoover Avenue. A handful of convenience stores and local eateries are within a mile, and the commercial corridors along Military Highway and Portsmouth Boulevard put grocery stores, pharmacies, and fast-casual dining within a five- to ten-minute drive. The Elizabeth River Trail system is accessible nearby for walkers and cyclists. Portsmouth's downtown waterfront — with its museums, marina, and weekend farmers market — is roughly ten minutes away. Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood and its coffee shops, independent restaurants, and arts venues are about fifteen minutes northeast.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and five to USCG Base Portsmouth — it's hard to find an address in Hampton Roads that puts you closer to both installations. For active-duty families using a VA loan, 1811 Hoover Avenue offers a low-overhead footprint with almost no commute. When orders change, the location stays valuable regardless of which branch is cycling through the area.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, a smaller home can be a smart entry point — lower utility costs, less maintenance, and a manageable learning curve. 1811 Hoover Avenue's three bedrooms give you flexibility without overextending, and the Chesapeake address puts you in a stable, established neighborhood with strong regional employment anchors nearby.

More buyer questions

How far is 1811 Hoover Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately four minutes by car from 1811 Hoover Avenue, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the installation in Chesapeake. The short commute is a consistent draw for shipyard personnel and contractors.

How far is 1811 Hoover Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about five minutes away by car. The proximity to two major installations from a single address is relatively uncommon even in this corner of Hampton Roads.

Is 1811 Hoover Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.

What is the lot size and layout like at 1811 Hoover Avenue?

The home is a single-family residential property built in 1950 with 860 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one bathroom. Specific lot dimensions are available in the property data section of this page.

Does 1811 Hoover Avenue have an HOA?

There is no HOA associated with 1811 Hoover Avenue, which means no monthly association fees or community rule overlays beyond standard city and county ordinances.

Want to walk through 1811 Hoover Avenue or talk through what this location means for your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk.

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

1950

Price / sqft

$238

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,754/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641522

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
860
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Stucco
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd
Cooling
Other
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1280
Subdivision
SOUTH NORFOLK
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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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

$1,270/mo

Principal & interest

$1,064

Property tax

$146

Home insurance

$60

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

118% of $173,700

City assessment record · taxes $1,754/yr

Land share of assessed value

55% — $95,000

Improvements $78,700 · 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

$164,000$300,000

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.

1302 PARK AVE · 0.4 mi · 875 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-03
1119 Decatur ST · 0.7 mi · 818 sqft$164,000 sold 2026-04
2913 Berkley AVE · 1 mi · 875 sqft$223,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$205,000

Price / Sq Ft

$238

Annual Taxes

$1,754

Monthly Tax

$146

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price increasedJun 25, 2026$205,000+$204,795
ListedJun 26, 2026$205,000
Currently listed$205,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

18% above assessment

Total Assessed

$173,700

Land

$95,000

Improvement

$78,700

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

8 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1811 Hoover 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 1811 Hoover 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 1811 Hoover Ave?+
Yes — RheuFit is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1811 Hoover Ave?+
Cascade Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1811 Hoover Ave?+
Super Mart is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Eddie's Chesapeake Bay Crabhouse & More (0.6 mi).
Does 1811 Hoover Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1811 Hoover Ave built?+
It was built in 1950, 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 Eddie Franklin · New Direction Real Estate Co. · REIN MLS #10641522

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1811 Hoover Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10641522 · 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.