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$565,000
$306 / sqft · est. $3,634/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,849sqft
0days on market

231 S Blake Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505

New ListingResidential · built 1936 · CROMWELL FARM

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water Access, Navigable, River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Rare deep-water navigable riverfront oasis in the highly sought after Cromwell Farm neighborhood. Located on Wayne's Creek, leading you out to the Lafayette river, this exceptional 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home sits on over 1/2 acre and offers a perfect blend of peaceful privacy and premium waterfront living. Arrive via the elegant circular driveway to a property designed for convenience. Home features first floor primary bedroom, office, cozy living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and tasteful updates throughout. Second floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Private grounds gently roll down to the waters edge. Nature lovers will enjoy seeing river otters, bald eagles, ducks, rabbits, egrets...and if you're really lucky, dolphins! No flood insurance required.

Listing courtesy of Lety Pena · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10643727

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1936

Price / sqft

$306

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,450/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10643727

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$3,634/mo

Principal & interest

$2,932

Property tax

$538

Home insurance

$165

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$185,000 – $315,000

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.

714 A AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,856 sqft$274,900 sold 2026-03
755 A AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,890 sqft$243,000 sold 2026-04
2300 Courtney AVE · 2.6 mi · 1,900 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$565,000

Price / Sq Ft

$306

Annual Taxes

$6,450

Monthly Tax

$538

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.14%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 10, 2026$565,000—
Currently listed—$565,000—

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Norfolk Real Estate Assessor

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Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 231 S Blake Rd 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 231 S Blake Rd 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 231 S Blake Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water Access,Navigable,River.
Does 231 S Blake Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 231 S Blake Rd built?+
It was built in 1936, 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 Lety Pena · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10643727

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231 S Blake Rd, Norfolk, Virginia 23505 · MLS #10643727 · 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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