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NorfolkRiver Forrest Shores248 E Mcginnis Cir✓ Source: REIN MLS #10642945 · record updated Jul 12, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$425,000
$272 / sqft · est. $2,615/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,560sqft
2days on market

248 E Mcginnis Cir, Norfolk, VA 23502

ActiveResidential · built 1957 · River Forrest Shores

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek, Marsh, Navigable, Tidal.

Frontage

Creek · Marsh · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to River Forest Shores! This single-level brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and over half an acre backing up to scenic Noseh's Creek with access to the Elizabeth River. Enjoy the benefits of waterfront living with no flood insurance. Inside, you'll find updated flooring, comfortable living spaces and a cozy wood-burning fireplace great for gathering with family and friends. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and flows seamlessly into the main living areas and a bright sunroom overlooking the water. The shared bath features a jetted tub, while the primary bath includes a walk-in shower. Recent updates include a new roof(2025) and water heater(2023). Step outside to enjoy peaceful water views from the deck, abundant wildlife and the privacy of a large waterfront lot. Conveniently located near military bases, shopping, dining, and major roadways. Call TODAY for a PRIVATE showing or come see us at the OPEN HOUSE we're Your Guiding Light Home to Coastal Virginia.

Listing courtesy of Christopher LaWall · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10642945

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

248 E McGinnis Circle is a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style home in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1957 with 1,560 square feet of living space. It sits within a short drive of two major military installations, making daily commutes straightforward for service members and civilian employees alike.

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Why this home stands out

Ranch homes from the mid-1950s carry a layout logic that newer construction often misses — single-floor living, generous room proportions, and solid construction that has stood the test of decades. At 1,560 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, 248 E McGinnis Circle gives you enough room to breathe without the upkeep burden of a much larger footprint. The lot and street-level setting keep things grounded and approachable.

River Forrest Shores and the Norfolk real estate market

248 E McGinnis Circle sits in the eastern corridor of Norfolk, a part of the city that tends to feel quieter than the busier commercial strips while still keeping you connected to everything Norfolk offers. The surrounding streets are a mix of similarly scaled mid-century homes, giving the area a cohesive, established character that newer subdivisions rarely achieve. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a working waterfront, a revitalized downtown arts district, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. Whether you're drawn to the dining scene along Granby Street, weekend afternoons at the Norfolk Botanical Garden, or the quick hop over to the Oceanfront, you're never far from something worth doing. The eastern side of the city also connects naturally to I-64, which opens up the entire region — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth — within a reasonable drive.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands from 248 E McGinnis Circle are genuinely convenient. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are reachable within a few minutes by car. Military Circle area provides a dense cluster of services if you need them. For green space, Northside Park and Little Creek Reservoir offer outdoor options without a long drive. The eastern Norfolk location also puts you close to several dining and coffee spots along the Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor, so you're not hunting far for a morning cup or a weeknight dinner out.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each roughly ten minutes away, which matters when duty schedules shift and commute time becomes real money and energy. A three-bedroom layout gives a growing family room to settle in, and single-floor living means fewer logistics on long-duty days. Norfolk's eastern corridor keeps you close to base without putting you right on top of it.

For first-time buyers

A 1,560-square-foot ranch with three bedrooms and two full baths is a genuinely livable starting point — not a compromise. Mid-century construction in this part of Norfolk tends to sit on established lots with mature surroundings, and single-story layouts are forgiving for first-time homeowners learning the rhythms of maintenance. If you're eligible for a VA loan, the proximity to two major installations makes this address worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 248 E McGinnis Circle from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately ten minutes from 248 E McGinnis Circle under normal traffic conditions. The route via I-264 or surface streets through Portsmouth is well-traveled and predictable for daily commuters.

How far is 248 E McGinnis Circle from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about ten minutes away, making this address a practical choice for Coast Guard personnel and civilian employees assigned to that installation.

What is the property type and size at 248 E McGinnis Circle?

248 E McGinnis Circle is a single-family residential home with 1,560 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, built in 1957 in a ranch-style configuration.

Is 248 E McGinnis Circle in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 248 E McGinnis Circle is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

Where is 248 E McGinnis Circle located within Norfolk?

The home sits in the eastern section of Norfolk, Virginia 23502, a well-established residential corridor with convenient access to I-64, Virginia Beach Boulevard, and the broader Hampton Roads region.

Want to see 248 E McGinnis Circle in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.

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

1957

Price / sqft

$272

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,428/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642945

See more Norfolk waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

In the Norview & Town Point neighborhood of Norfolk. see more Norfolk homes

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$2,615/mo

Principal & interest

$2,205

Property tax

$286

Home insurance

$124

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.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

152% of $278,700

City assessment record · taxes $3,428/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $100,500

Improvements $178,200 · assessor record ✓

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

$225,000$395,000

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.

5935 Lathan RD · 0.2 mi · 1,578 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-03
104 Kidd BLVD · 0.4 mi · 1,543 sqft$361,000 sold 2026-04
6134 Stephenson AVE · 0.5 mi · 1,623 sqft$345,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$425,000

Price / Sq Ft

$272

Annual Taxes

$3,428

Monthly Tax

$286

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.81%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 10, 2026$425,000
Currently listed$425,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

52% above assessment

Total Assessed

$278,700

Land

$100,500

Improvement

$178,200

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.

Market tempo

2 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 248 E Mcginnis Cir in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Lake Taylor School (GreatSchools 3/10), Lake Taylor School (GreatSchools 3/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 248 E Mcginnis Cir 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 248 E Mcginnis Cir a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Marsh,Navigable,Tidal.
Does 248 E Mcginnis Cir have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 248 E Mcginnis Cir built?+
It was built in 1957, 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 Christopher LaWall · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10642945

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