42 days on market
$400,000
232 W 31st St
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
MLS# 10631513 · PARK PLACE · Norfolk VA
Updated 4 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,587/mo
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Price / sq ft
$133
3,000 sq ft
Days on market
42
HOA
None
Year built
1907
119 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
3,000
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryJames Monroe Elementary School5/10
- MiddleBlair Middle School4/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Seller offering $2,500 towards buyer closing costs! Timeless Character meets modern style - This spacious floor plan is ideal for entertaining, with multiple gathering areas throughout and dedicated driveway space for multiple cars. Featuring 4 bedrooms, including a convenient first-floor primary suite, plus a versatile third floor that can serve as a game room, office, or recreation space. New carpeting on the steps…
Listed by Hannah Arnold · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
Meet 232 W 31st Street — a four-bedroom, 1907 character home in Norfolk's Park Place neighborhood with over 3,000 square feet, two and a half baths, and walkable access to parks, cafés, and restaurants just steps from your front door.
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Why this home stands out
Century-old homes rarely offer this kind of square footage. At 3,000 square feet on a classic Park Place block, 232 W 31st Street gives you the architectural bones of 1907 — think real proportions, solid construction, and rooms that feel like rooms — paired with a location that puts two military installations, a YMCA, and a half-dozen independent restaurants all within a short walk or quick drive.
PARK PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Park Place is one of Norfolk's most enduring urban neighborhoods, and it earns that reputation block by block. The streets here are lined with early-twentieth-century homes that were built to last, and the community around them has grown into something genuinely lively. Whether you're searching through houses for sale in Norfolk Virginia or already know the city well, Park Place tends to surprise people — it's more walkable, more connected, and more full of personality than many neighborhoods twice its size. Granby Street runs nearby and anchors a stretch of local businesses, eateries, and fitness studios that give the area real daily-life energy. Lafayette Park and Meditation Park are both within a few blocks, offering green space that's easy to reach without getting in a car. Norfolk itself is a city built around water, history, and a deep military presence, and Park Place sits comfortably at the intersection of all three — close to downtown, close to the bases, and close to the kind of neighborhood life that makes a house feel like a home.
What's nearby
Daily errands and leisure are genuinely easy from 232 W 31st Street. Vegan Planet Cafe, Ziggy's on Granby, and Cutta's Kitchen are all within three blocks for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner out. Coffee is covered by The Cage Kids Cafe, Coalescence Coffee Company, and Handsome Biscuit — all under half a mile. For groceries, Watergate 5, TASTE, and Edible Arrangements are within a short drive. The YMCA on Granby is a two-minute walk, and Sky's The Limit Yoga Co and Puppy Yoga Norfolk are both nearby for something a little different. Meditation Park, Lafayette Park, and City Park round out a solid lineup of outdoor options close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly five minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just six — which makes 232 W 31st Street a genuinely practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan can stretch further on a home with this much square footage, and Park Place's central location keeps multiple installations within easy commuting range without locking you into one side of the metro.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past new construction and wondering where all the real houses went, Park Place has your answer. Built in 1907, 232 W 31st Street has the kind of scale and architectural presence that simply doesn't get built anymore — over 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms, and a century of craftsmanship in a neighborhood where that's the norm, not the exception.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 232 W 31st Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes away by car, making this one of the closer Park Place addresses to that installation. USCG Base Portsmouth is just a minute further at around six minutes.
What is the Park Place neighborhood like in Norfolk?
Park Place is a historic, walkable urban neighborhood in Norfolk with early-twentieth-century architecture, tree-lined streets, and a strong local business corridor along nearby Granby Street. It draws residents who want character, proximity to downtown, and genuine neighborhood energy.
How walkable is 232 W 31st Street?
Very walkable — restaurants, coffee shops, a YMCA, and multiple parks are all within a quarter to half mile of the front door. Grocery options are within about a half mile as well.
Is 232 W 31st Street 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 for the specific parcel.
What year was 232 W 31st Street built and how big is it?
The home was built in 1907 and offers approximately 3,000 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two and a half baths, sitting on a lot of just under a tenth of an acre.
Want to know more about 232 W 31st Street or Park Place? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through every detail — reach out and let's talk.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
3,000
Stories
3
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$400,000
Price / Sq Ft
$133
Annual Taxes
$4,736
Monthly Tax
$395
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.18%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 24, 2026 | $400,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $400,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: Norfolk via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 11, 2026.
Total Assessed
$385,000
Land
$47,800
Improvement
$337,200
Parcel ID: 1438059802 · View on city GIS portal
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About buying in Norfolk
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA range from historic district townhouses in Ghent (23507) and waterfront condos along the Elizabeth River to ranch-style family homes in Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona. As the cultural and economic heart of Hampton Roads, Norfolk offers something for nearly every buyer: $200K starter homes in Ocean View (23503, 23518), $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent (23517), executive homes near Old Dominion University (23508), and luxury riverfront properties in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — and the city is also home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University. The active-duty military and academic communities drive steady year-round demand. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View, and historically strong specialty programs at the Governor's School for the Arts. Buyers searching the 23510 (downtown) and 23508 (West Ghent / ODU corridor) ZIP codes will find the strongest mix of urban walkability and historic architecture; 23503 and 23518 (Ocean View) offer the most affordable waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS inventory below updates every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,587/moPrincipal & interest
$2,076
Property tax
$395
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.
Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10631513
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$400,000
232 W 31st ST, NORFOLK VA 23504
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
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