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$295,000est. $1,822/mo all-in · adjust →
3beds
2baths
1,196sqft
$247per sqft
8days on market

1931 Martin Ave #Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

Under ContractResidential · built 1995 · 0.11 acres · SHERIDAN HEIGHTS · MLS #10660535

Price per sqft$247compare with nearby salesSchools
Oscar F. SmithHigh3.8
Oscar SmithMiddle2.4
George W. Carver IntermediateElementary2.5
VaHome School ScoreEst. payment$1,822/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjustPrice since listing…checking price historyFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredTaxes$2,464/yrfrom the public recordHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome to 1931 Martin Avenue! This refreshed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch offers nearly 1,200 square feet of comfortable, single-level living in Chesapeake. Featuring a brand new roof, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout, this home has been updated with some of the big-ticket improvements already taken care of! The functional floor plan offers a comfortable living area, spacious bedrooms, and a primary suite with its own private bathroom. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with room to relax, entertain, or make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major highways, and everyday amenities, this home offers a great combination of updates, convenience, and affordability. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Imani Overton-Santos · Iron Valley Real Estate Prestige · REIN MLS #10660535

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1995
Price / sqft$247
HOANone
Taxes$2,464/yr
CountyChesapeake VA
MLS #10660535

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,196
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Full

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1100
Subdivision
SHERIDAN HEIGHTS
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

1931 Martin Avenue is a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Chesapeake, Virginia, built in 1995. At 1,196 square feet, it offers a compact and efficient layout. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about four minutes away. This address sits at the center of a well-connected south Chesapeake neighborhood.

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See all Chesapeake homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23324, homes for sale zoned for Oscar Smith High School, and homes for sale zoned for George W. Carver Intermediate School. Nearby, look at South Norfolk homes for sale, Chesapeake waterfront homes for sale, Chesapeake condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Chesapeake.

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Why this home stands out

Few addresses in this zip code put you four minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and five minutes from USCG Base Portsmouth. Add a Dunkin' less than a mile out, three parks within a half-mile, and a crabhouse two blocks away, and daily life runs smoothly from this address. The 1995 build means a concrete foundation, modern framing, and systems that are a generation newer than much of the surrounding stock.

SHERIDAN HEIGHTS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Martin Avenue sits in a quiet residential pocket of south Chesapeake, close to the Portsmouth city line. Streets here are lined with single-family homes from the 1980s and 1990s, giving the area a consistent, established feel. Sidewalks and mature trees frame the blocks, and neighbors tend to know each other. Atlantic Avenue Park is just a short walk away, and Cascade Park is under a half-mile. The area draws people who want quick access to the water-adjacent industrial corridor without living in the middle of it. Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area in Virginia, yet this corner of it feels grounded and human-scaled. Getting around is easy — Interstate 464 and Route 17 are both close. Downtown Norfolk is roughly 15 minutes north. The broader city of Chesapeake offers everything from big-box retail to nature trails at the Great Dismal Swamp. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23324 will notice that this zip code offers some of the shortest base commutes in the entire region.

What's nearby

Eddie's Chesapeake Bay Crabhouse & More is 0.2 miles away — a local institution worth knowing. New China and 7five7taste restaurant n lounge are both within 0.3 miles for quick weeknight dinners. Groceries are covered by Mr Food Mart at 0.4 miles, with Super Mart and Dollar General both under a mile. Dunkin' is 0.9 miles out for the morning run. RheuFit gym is just 0.2 miles away. Atlantic Avenue Park, Cascade Park, and Campostella Square Park form a green triangle all within a half-mile of the front door.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about four minutes by car — one of the shortest commutes you will find from any address in Chesapeake. USCG Base Portsmouth adds a second option at five minutes. VA loan financing is common at this price point and in this zip code, and the 1995 build year means the home meets standard VA appraisal conditions without the complications older stock can bring.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms and two full baths in a 1995-built home gives you a clean starting point. The layout is efficient at 1,196 square feet — nothing wasted. Parks, grocery options, and restaurants are all within a half-mile, so you are not car-dependent for everyday errands. If you are weighing Chesapeake homes for sale at this size and price tier, this address checks a lot of the practical boxes.

More buyer questions

How far is 1931 Martin Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

The drive is about four minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this one of the closest residential addresses to the Shipyard in Chesapeake.

What school zone does 1931 Martin Avenue fall in?

Anyone researching homes for sale zoned for Oscar Smith High School or homes for sale zoned for George W. Carver Intermediate School will want to confirm current zoning with Chesapeake Public Schools directly, as boundaries can change.

Is 1931 Martin Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.

Does 1931 Martin Avenue have an HOA?

No HOA is associated with this property, so there are no mandatory association dues or restrictions from a homeowners association.

What grocery stores are near 1931 Martin Avenue?

Mr Food Mart is 0.4 miles away, and both Super Mart and Dollar General are under a mile. You have three options within a ten-minute walk.

Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what it takes to make it yours.

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

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighOscar F. Smith High School
3.8/10
Down 0.2 from 2024–25
MiddleOscar Smith Middle School
2.4/10
Down 1.3 from 2024–25
ElementaryGeorge W. Carver Intermediate School
2.5/10
Down 0.2 from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

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

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NNSY

Navy

17min·4.9mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

11min·3.1mi

NMCP

Navy

19min·5.2mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

17min·5.8mi

Little Creek

Navy

26min·13.1mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510034

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’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

17.5 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’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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 D

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

Explore this neighborhoodSouth Norfolk

South Norfolk is one of Chesapeake's oldest urban areas. It is a historic borough at the city's north edge. The borough was laid out along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River.

$305KMedian sale · 12 mo
$193Sold $/sq ft
21dDays on market
32For sale now
$62KHH income
60.3%Owner-occupied

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

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CostPayment 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

$1,822/mo

Principal & interest

$1,531

Property tax

$205

Home insurance

$86

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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$185,000 – $330,000The 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.
1800 Portlock RD · 1.7 mi · 1,179 sqft$185,000 sold 2026-10
1207 Earle AVE · 1.8 mi · 1,175 sqft$320,000 sold 2026-04
4102 First ST · 1.8 mi · 1,124 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$295,000

Price / Sq Ft

$247

Annual Taxes

$2,464

Monthly Tax

$205

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.84%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedNov 5, 2026$295,000—
Currently listed—$295,000—

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:

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
1931 Martin Ave #Avethis home$295,000321,196$247
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1931 Martin Ave #Ave in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are George W. Carver Intermediate (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Oscar Smith Middle (VaHome School Score 2.4/10), Oscar Smith (VaHome School Score 2.4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1931 Martin Ave #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.
Does 1931 Martin Ave #Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1931 Martin Ave #Ave built?
It was built in 1995, per the listing record.

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

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1931 Martin Ave #Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10660535 · 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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