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NorfolkVIRGINIA PLACE205 W 36th St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641162 · record updated Jul 19, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$400,000
$182 / sqft · est. $2,401/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
2,199sqft
22days on market

205 W 36th St, Norfolk, VA 23504

ActiveResidential · built 1908 · VIRGINIA PLACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian offering 2,199 square feet of charm, character, and modern updates. Conveniently located near the Virginia Zoo, Lafayette Park, and Old Dominion University, this home offers a great blend of historic style and everyday functionality. The open-concept first floor features a living area that flows into the breakfast area and updated kitchen, with granite countertops, new backsplash, and plenty of storage. A flexible downstairs bedroom provides the perfect option for a guest room, home office, or additional living space. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with an en-suite bath, along with additional bedrooms and updated bathrooms. Recent improvements include HVAC, water heater, flooring, electrical panel, kitchen, bathrooms, and fresh paint throughout, newer roof. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening on the covered front porch or back patio that adds even more inviting outdoor living space.

Listing courtesy of Adrian Reed · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10641162

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

205 W 36th St is a four-bedroom, 1908 craftsman-era home in Norfolk's Virginia Place neighborhood, offering over 2,100 square feet of character-rich living just minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the heart of the city.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1908, this 2,199-square-foot home carries the kind of architectural detail that newer construction simply can't replicate — think original-era proportions, generous room sizes, and a streetscape that feels genuinely rooted in place. Four bedrooms and two and a half baths give you real flexibility, whether you need a dedicated home office, a guest room, or space for a growing household. Virginia Place is a neighborhood with bones.

VIRGINIA PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Virginia Place sits in the heart of midtown Norfolk, a walkable, tree-lined pocket of the city where early-twentieth-century homes line up along quiet residential streets. The neighborhood has a cohesive character — most of the housing stock dates from the same craftsman and colonial revival era as 205 W 36th St, so the block feels intentional rather than patchwork. Residents are close to the Ghent district's independent restaurants, coffee shops, and galleries without being in the middle of the bustle. Norfolk itself is a layered city: waterfront parks, a thriving arts scene, and one of the most active military communities on the East Coast. If you've been browsing homes for sale in norfolk va 23503 and wondering which neighborhoods offer both character and convenience, Virginia Place consistently earns a second look. It's the kind of address that gives you a real sense of place the moment you turn onto the block.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from W 36th St. Whole Foods and Harris Teeter are both reachable in under ten minutes, and the independent shops and eateries along Colley Avenue in Ghent are just a short drive — or a reasonable walk — away. Chrysler Museum of Art, one of the region's top cultural institutions, is roughly two miles out. Freemason Harbor and the Elizabeth River waterfront add outdoor options close to home. For healthcare, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is nearby, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a five-minute drive across the river.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is five minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is six — making 205 W 36th St one of the more strategically located addresses in the area for dual-base households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms give you the space to actually settle in rather than just camp out between deployments.

For buyers drawn to character

If real estate norfolk va searches have been turning up the same builder-grade interiors on repeat, 205 W 36th St is a different conversation entirely. A 1908 build in Virginia Place means original-era scale, real architectural presence, and a neighborhood where the streetscape has been intact for over a century. This is the kind of home that has a story — and room to write more of it.

More buyer questions

How far is 205 W 36th St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes by car, making this one of the closer residential options in Norfolk for personnel and staff assigned there. The route via the Midtown Tunnel or surface streets is straightforward with minimal traffic complexity.

What neighborhood is 205 W 36th St in?

The home is in Virginia Place, a midtown Norfolk neighborhood known for its early-twentieth-century housing stock and walkable proximity to the Ghent district. It sits within the 23504 zip code in the city of Norfolk, Virginia.

Is 205 W 36th St in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone designation affects insurance requirements.

How old is the home at 205 W 36th St?

The home was built in 1908, making it well over a century old. Properties of this era in Virginia Place typically feature larger room proportions and architectural details that distinguish them from mid-century and newer construction.

Does 205 W 36th St have an HOA?

Virginia Place is not a planned HOA community in the traditional sense, so mandatory HOA fees are not a standard feature of ownership here. Always confirm current HOA status during the transaction process, as community structures can change.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Virginia Place well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what ownership here actually looks like.

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

1908

Price / sqft

$182

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,500/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641162

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,199
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Victorian
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Partial,Privacy
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0600
Subdivision
VIRGINIA PLACE
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
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 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Colonial Place

Colonial Place is a historic residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture.

$365K

Median sale · 12 mo

$242

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

11

For sale now

$85K

HH income

56.4%

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

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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

$2,401/mo

Principal & interest

$2,076

Property tax

$208

Home insurance

$117

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

135% of $296,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,500/yr

Land share of assessed value

11% — $31,500

Improvements $264,800 · 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

$359,900$695,000

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.

728 Yarmouth ST · 1.8 mi · 2,200 sqft$470,000 sold 2026-01
1521 Cary AVE · 1.8 mi · 2,231 sqft$359,900 sold 2026-04
239 College PL · 2 mi · 2,248 sqft$695,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$400,000

Price / Sq Ft

$182

Annual Taxes

$2,500

Monthly Tax

$208

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.63%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 27, 2026$400,000
Currently listed$400,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

35% above assessment

Total Assessed

$296,300

Land

$31,500

Improvement

$264,800

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

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Market tempo

22 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 205 W 36th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Granby Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Blair Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 205 W 36th 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 205 W 36th St?+
Yes — Tennis courts at Lafayette Park is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 205 W 36th St?+
Lafayette Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 205 W 36th St?+
Watergate 5 is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is African Village Restaurant (0.3 mi).
Does 205 W 36th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 205 W 36th St built?+
It was built in 1908, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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