205 W 36th St was listed for sale on Aug 28, 2026. The last list price was $369,900. It came off the market on Sep 2, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.
Renovated Victorian charm with nearly 2,200 sq ft of updated living space! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Norfolk home offers character with many major updates already completed, including HVAC, water heater, electrical panel, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, fresh interior paint, and a newer roof. The open-concept first floor features a spacious living area, breakfast area, and updated kitchen with granite countertops, new backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and great storage. A first-floor bedroom adds flexible space for guests, a home office, playroom, or additional living area. Upstairs offers a spacious primary suite with private bath, plus additional bedrooms and updated bathrooms. Conveniently located near the Virginia Zoo, Lafayette Park, ODU, dining, breweries, parks, and local favorites. Lender-paid 1% temporary rate buydown available with preferred lender!
Listing courtesy of Adrian Reed · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10651062
A 1908 four-bedroom home on Norfolk's mid-city grid, steps from Lafayette Park and City Park, with 2,199 square feet of century-old character and a location that puts Naval Medical Center Portsmouth just five minutes away.
Few addresses in Norfolk stack up this combination: a genuine early-1900s residence with more than 2,100 square feet, a walkable urban block anchored by two parks within a tenth of a mile, and a commute to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth that clocks in around five minutes. The bones here are historic, the footprint is generous for the era, and the surrounding blocks carry the kind of lived-in neighborhood energy that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to build.
VIRGINIA PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
West 36th Street sits in the heart of mid-city Norfolk, a part of the city where the street grid is tight, the tree canopy is mature, and neighbors actually know each other's names. Lafayette Park and City Park are both within a short walk, giving the block a green, open feel that is rare this close to downtown. The Colonial Place Greenway threads nearby for those who want a longer trail connection. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities — home to a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene along Granby Street, and some of the region's most architecturally interesting residential stock. The 23504 zip code occupies a central position in that fabric, close enough to everything that daily errands rarely require a highway. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often discover that mid-city blocks like this one deliver a walkability and neighborhood density that the suburbs simply cannot replicate.
What's nearby
African Village Restaurant is literally around the corner at 0.1 miles, and Lo Mo Pizzeria and MJ's Tavern are both within a three-minute walk for pizza or a casual evening out. Groceries are covered by Watergate 5 at 0.7 miles and NuLand Hot Stuff Company at 0.9 miles. For a quick bite, McDonald's is 0.4 miles out, while The Cage Kids Cafe and House of Consciousness/Jikoni Cafe add independent coffee options within a half-mile to three-quarters of a mile. Active days are easy: the tennis courts at Lafayette Park are steps away, the YMCA on Granby is 0.5 miles, and Sky's The Limit Yoga Co rounds out the fitness options at 0.7 miles.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a five-minute drive, and USCG Base Portsmouth is six minutes out — two of Hampton Roads' most sought-after duty stations within easy reach. VA loan eligibility pairs naturally with a property like this: a four-bedroom footprint gives you room to grow, and the central Norfolk location keeps every major installation accessible without a long daily commute.
For buyers drawn to character
Built in 1908, this home belongs to a generation of construction that prioritized proportion and craft over speed. More than a century of Norfolk history is baked into the structure, and the surrounding blocks share that same vintage character. If you are drawn to homes for sale in 23504 precisely because you want something with genuine age and architectural personality rather than a subdivision floor plan, this address delivers.
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 from this address, making it one of the shorter base commutes available among Norfolk homes for sale in this price tier. USCG Base Portsmouth adds another option just six minutes out.
What parks are within walking distance of 205 W 36th St?
Lafayette Park and City Park are both within 0.1 miles — essentially at the end of the block — and the Colonial Place Greenway is 0.3 miles away for longer walks or runs.
Is 205 W 36th St in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What school zone does 205 W 36th St fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Granby Elementary School will want to verify current Norfolk Public Schools zoning directly, as attendance boundaries can be updated by the district.
How walkable is the 36th Street block in Norfolk?
Very walkable by mid-city standards — two parks, a restaurant, and tennis courts are all within 0.1 miles, with grocery options, a YMCA, and multiple dining spots reachable in under a mile on foot.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to talk through the block, the commute, or anything else about 205 W 36th St.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
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
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NMCP
Navy
19min·6mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
15min·4.6mi
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NNSY
Navy
17min·5.7mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
13min·6.1mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
15min·7mi
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Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104
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
10.5 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.
Price context: similar nearby homes$442,500 – $785,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
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$369,900
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Questions about this home
Is 205 W 36th St in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Granby Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.3/10), Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 2.8/10), Granby (VaHome School Score 2.7/10). 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.
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This home is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS. The home value tool estimates a current value from recent nearby sales.
Listing courtesy of Adrian Reed · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10651062
205 W 36th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23504 · MLS #10651062 · 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.
