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228 Forsythe ST, NORFOLK VA 23505 - Main photo
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$175,000
$187 / sqft · est. $1,167/mo →
3beds
1baths
934sqft
5days on market

228 Forsythe St, Norfolk, VA 23505

SoldResidential · built 1953 · CHELSEA

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Investor Special in Norfolk, VA. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is located on a tree-lined street and features a generous front yard, extended driveway, and additional parking behind the home. A separate workshop and a detached 2-car garage provide excellent functional space for storage or projects. Hardwood floors are believed to be under the carpet, and the home includes a separate utility room. The property offers low-maintenance outdoor space, with most of the usable yard in the front and side. The rear of the property backs to tidal wetlands, offering additional privacy.This is a strong value-add opportunity in an established Norfolk neighborhood with ongoing renovations and solid investment potential. Suitable for investors seeking a rental property, renovation project, or long-term hold.Property sold as-is, where-is. Highest and Best due by Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 5:00PM.

Listing courtesy of Robbie Selkin · Green Tree Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10636085

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1953

Price / sqft

$187

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,490/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636085

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

Flood & environment

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Flood Risk

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,167/mo

Principal & interest

$908

Property tax

$208

Home insurance

$51

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$175,000

Price / Sq Ft

$187

Annual Taxes

$2,490

Monthly Tax

$208

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.42%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 4, 2026$175,000—
Currently listed—$175,000—

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Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 228 Forsythe St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Suburban Park Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 228 Forsythe 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 the parcel elevation and sources.
Does 228 Forsythe St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 228 Forsythe St built?+
It was built in 1953, per the listing record.

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The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Robbie Selkin · Green Tree Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10636085

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228 Forsythe St, Norfolk, Virginia 23505 · MLS #10636085 · 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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