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$274,900
$215 / sqft · est. $1,766/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,276sqft
0days on market

230 Bradford Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505

New ListingResidential · built 1961 · WARDS CORNER

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 230 Bradford Ave in Norfolk! This inviting home has been freshly painted and is ready for its next owner. Inside, you'll find comfortable living spaces with a clean, refreshed feel throughout. One of the standout features is the large yard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, pets, or simply relaxing outside. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, military bases, and major roadways, this home offers a great combination of space, location, and value. Come see all that 230 Bradford Ave has to offer!

Listing courtesy of Stacy Potts · Focus Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10648291

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

230 Bradford Ave is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1961 and spanning 1,276 square feet. Five minutes from Naval Station Norfolk, it sits in a walkable neighborhood loaded with dining, green space, and everyday conveniences close at hand.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 230 Bradford Ave apart is its unbeatable proximity to Naval Station Norfolk — a straight five-minute drive that makes duty-day logistics genuinely simple. The 1961 construction gives the home a solid, single-level layout with the kind of room proportions that older builds do well. Add a Harris Teeter less than a mile away and a cluster of neighborhood restaurants within half a mile, and daily life here runs on easy mode.

WARDS CORNER and the Norfolk real estate market

Bradford Ave sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk that feels established and lived-in — the kind of block where neighbors recognize each other and mature trees line the streets. The surrounding area blends mid-century single-family homes with a surprisingly vibrant local dining scene, all within a short walk or drive. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast, anchored by a working waterfront, a thriving arts district, and one of the largest naval installations in the world. Living here means you're connected to everything the city offers — from the Ghent neighborhood's galleries and restaurants to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline — without being far from the base gates. The city's infrastructure is built around its military community, so navigating Norfolk as a service member or a civilian who values that energy comes naturally. It's a city that rewards people who dig into it.

What's nearby

Everyday errands are genuinely easy from 230 Bradford Ave. Harris Teeter is 0.7 miles away for grocery runs, and when you'd rather let someone else cook, Ann Thai Cuisine, Kin's Wok II, and Higher Heights Caribbean Restaurant are all within 0.4 miles — real variety within walking distance. Clean Eatz and Dunkin' handle morning coffee at 0.5 miles, with Millers just a touch farther at 0.6 miles. For outdoor time, North Shore Road Playground is a half-mile away, Titustown Park is under a mile, and Breezy Point Park rounds things out at 1.0 mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Five minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and six minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — 230 Bradford Ave is about as well-positioned as a home can get for active-duty families juggling early formations and unpredictable schedules. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the single-level layout means one less thing to manage during a busy PCS season. This is the kind of address that just makes the military lifestyle easier.

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home, 230 Bradford Ave checks a lot of the right boxes: a manageable 1,276 square feet, a single-level floor plan that's easy to maintain, and a Norfolk location that keeps you close to work, food, and parks without overcomplicating life. The 1961 build has the sturdy bones that newer construction sometimes skips. It's a practical, livable starting point in a city with real long-term staying power.

More buyer questions

How far is 230 Bradford Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is roughly five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base's main gates. MARFORCOM Norfolk is about six minutes away as well.

What is the square footage and layout of 230 Bradford Ave?

The home offers 1,276 square feet of single-level living across three bedrooms and one full bath. The 1961 construction gives it a classic ranch-style footprint that keeps everything on one floor.

Is 230 Bradford Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing before making a decision on any Norfolk property.

Where can I grocery shop near 230 Bradford Ave?

Harris Teeter is the closest full-service grocery option at 0.7 miles from the address — close enough for a quick trip without much planning.

Are there parks near 230 Bradford Ave?

Yes — North Shore Road Playground is just 0.5 miles away, Titustown Park is under a mile, and Breezy Point Park is about 1.0 mile from the address, giving you solid outdoor options in multiple directions.

Want to know more about 230 Bradford Ave or explore similar homes in Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — 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

1961

Price / sqft

$215

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,108/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10648291

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,276
Stories
1
Flooring
Concrete, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Converted Gar
Appliances
Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2600
Subdivision
WARDS CORNER
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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 C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Wards Corner

Wards Corner is a residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes and modest multi-unit properties.

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For sale now

$74K

HH income

49%

Owner-occupied

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

$1,766/mo

Principal & interest

$1,426

Property tax

$259

Home insurance

$80

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 & history

Judge value on real ground

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

$160,100 – $310,000

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.

3404 Tidewater DR · 2.7 mi · 1,280 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-03
835 W 42nd ST · 2.7 mi · 1,300 sqft$165,000 sold 2026-04
824 W 41st ST · 2.8 mi · 1,206 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$274,900

Price / Sq Ft

$215

Annual Taxes

$3,108

Monthly Tax

$259

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 8, 2026$274,900—
Currently listed—$274,900—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 230 Bradford Ave 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 230 Bradford 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 230 Bradford Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 230 Bradford Ave built?+
It was built in 1961, 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 Stacy Potts · Focus Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10648291

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230 Bradford Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23505 · MLS #10648291 · 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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