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$405,000
4beds
3.1baths
2,500sqft
$162per sqft
5days on market

238 W 33rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504

SoldResidential · built 1921 · 0.11 acres · VIRGINIA PLACE · MLS #10638521

Price per sqft$162compare with nearby salesSchools
GranbyHigh2.7
BlairMiddle2.8
GranbyElementary1.3
VaHome School ScoreFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordSold for$405,000closed Jul 28, 2026Taxes$5,341/yrfrom the public recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath traditional home in Norfolk's sought-after Virginia Place neighborhood. Blending timeless character with modern updates, this spacious home offers over 2,500 square feet of living space designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to find a bright, open layout featuring original pocket doors, a cozy gas fireplace, dedicated home office, and a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, and pantry storage. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with a jetted tub, oversized tiled shower, and double vanity. Upstairs, additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or work-from-home needs, including a private third-floor suite with its own full bath and walk-in closet. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, rear deck, and fenced backyard. Conveniently located near local restaurants, breweries, shopping, entertainment, ODU, and Naval Station Norfolk. Ask about an Assumable loan at 2.65% interest rate!!

Listing courtesy of Geoffrey Whiteside · Keller Williams Town Center · REIN MLS #10638521

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1921
Price / sqft$162
HOANone
Taxes$5,341/yr
CountyNorfolk VA
MLS #10638521

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,500
Stories
3
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Marble, Wood
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Star Appliance(s), Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Jetted Tub
Accessibility
Low Pile Carpet, Main Floor Laundry, Pocket Doors

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Front Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Forced Hot Air, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1149
Subdivision
VIRGINIA PLACE
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

238 W 33rd St is a four-bedroom, 3.1-bath home in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1921 with roughly 2,500 square feet of character-rich living space. It sits minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth, making it a natural fit for Hampton Roads military households.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 238 W 33rd St apart is the combination of century-old architectural bones — think the proportions and craftsmanship that newer construction simply can't replicate — and a floor plan that stretches to four bedrooms and three full baths plus a half bath across 2,500 square feet. That's meaningful room to spread out in a city where early-twentieth-century homes of this size are genuinely hard to come by.

VIRGINIA PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

238 W 33rd St sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk where early-1900s homes line tree-canopied streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The surrounding blocks carry that lived-in, layered quality that older urban neighborhoods develop over decades — sidewalks, front porches, and a mix of long-time owners and newer arrivals who were drawn here for exactly the same reasons. Norfolk itself is one of the most dynamic cities on the East Coast, anchored by one of the world's largest naval installations and supported by a growing arts district, a revitalized waterfront, and a culinary scene that punches well above its size. If you've been searching for sale norfolk properties that offer genuine architectural character alongside real urban convenience, this part of the city delivers both. The zip code — 23504 — places you close to the heart of everything Norfolk has to offer without the congestion of the downtown core.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Grocery runs, coffee stops, and pharmacy errands are all within a short drive, and the broader Ghent and Wards Corner corridors put a wide range of dining and retail within easy reach. Lakewood Park and the network of city green spaces nearby give you outdoor options without leaving the neighborhood. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly five minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth clocks in at about six — a commute that makes a real difference on early-morning workdays. Interstate 264 and the Downtown Tunnel keep the rest of Hampton Roads accessible.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Five minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and six to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute is rare, and it matters. A VA loan can make a home like this one genuinely attainable for qualifying service members and veterans, and four bedrooms give a growing military family the space to settle in for a full tour — or longer. Norfolk's central location also puts most other Hampton Roads installations within a reasonable drive.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a house for sale in norfolk va that has actual history behind it, 238 W 33rd St was built in 1921 — over a century ago — and that age shows up in all the right ways. The proportions, the details, the way the rooms feel: these are things that can't be engineered into a new build. Four bedrooms and 2,500 square feet mean you're not sacrificing function for charm. You get both.

More buyer questions

How far is 238 W 33rd St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes away by car under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in the Norfolk market.

What architectural style is 238 W 33rd St?

The home was built in 1921, placing it squarely in the early-twentieth-century residential tradition common to Norfolk's older urban neighborhoods — characterized by solid construction, generous room proportions, and details that reflect the craftsmanship standards of that era.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 238 W 33rd St have?

The home has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms plus one half bath, spread across approximately 2,500 square feet of living space.

Is there an HOA at 238 W 33rd St?

This is a single-family residential property in an established Norfolk neighborhood — HOA status should be confirmed through current listing disclosures, but traditional urban Norfolk blocks like this one typically do not carry mandatory HOA requirements.

Does the 23504 zip code have flood risk concerns?

Flood zone designation varies by specific parcel in Norfolk, and 238 W 33rd St's official FEMA flood zone classification is best reviewed in the dedicated FloodRisk section of this page or confirmed with a licensed inspector during due diligence.

Ready to walk through 238 W 33rd St? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a time.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighGranby High School
2.7/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25
MiddleBlair Middle School
2.8/10
Down 0.7 from 2024–25
ElementaryGranby Elementary School
1.3/10
Down 0.9 from 2024–25

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

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

19min·6mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

15min·4.6mi

NNSY

Navy

17min·5.7mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

13min·6.1mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

15min·7mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

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

10.4 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

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Colonial Place is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. It is known for streets lined with trees and homes from the early 20th century.

$413KMedian sale · 12 mo
$224Sold $/sq ft
16dDays on market
16For sale now
$85KHH income
56.4%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$2,665/mo

Principal & interest

$2,101

Property tax

$445

Home insurance

$118

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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$442,500 – $789,000The 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.
338 Fairfax AVE · 1.5 mi · 2,341 sqft$585,000 sold 2026-10
401 College PL #20 · 1.9 mi · 2,486 sqft$540,000 sold 2026-10
723 Yarmouth ST · 1.6 mi · 2,669 sqft$590,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$405,000

Price / Sq Ft

$162

Annual Taxes

$5,341

Monthly Tax

$445

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.32%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 30, 2026$405,000—
Price increasedJul 30, 2026$405,000+$15,000
SoldJul 28, 2026$405,000—

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
238 W 33rd Stthis home$405,00043.12,500$162
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 238 W 33rd 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 238 W 33rd 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 238 W 33rd St?
Yes — YMCA on Granby is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 238 W 33rd St?
Meditation Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 238 W 33rd St?
Watergate 5 is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Cutta's Kitchen (0.3 mi).
Does 238 W 33rd St have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 238 W 33rd St built?
It was built in 1921, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.

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Listing courtesy of Geoffrey Whiteside · Keller Williams Town Center · REIN MLS #10638521

238 W 33rd St, Norfolk, Virginia 23504 · MLS #10638521 · 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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