0 days on market
$282,000
249 W Freemason St #206
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
MLS# 10641468 · DOWNTOWN AREA · Norfolk VA
Updated yesterday · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,870/mo
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Price / sq ft
$241
1,169 sq ft
Days on market
0
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
2003
23 yrs old
Beds
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,169
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryW.H. Taylor Elementary School8/10
- MiddleBlair Middle School4/10
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About this home
Convenient living in Freemason! Close to Granby and all of your favorite venues such as the Pagoda, Waterside Park, the Theater and Restaurants. Park your car in one of your two spaces: the garage or in the lot and just GO! Or take the elevator to your unit! A formal entry way welcomes you to a spacious great room which opens to the balcony. Two ensuite bedrooms, being located on either size offer privacy. You will e…
Listed by Terri Baker · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
249 W Freemason St #206 puts you in the heart of downtown Norfolk's historic Freemason District — a walkable, architecturally rich neighborhood — with two bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,169 square feet built in 2003. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is literally two minutes away.
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Why this home stands out
What sets this condo apart is the address itself. Freemason Street is one of Norfolk's most storied corridors, lined with 18th- and 19th-century architecture, gas lanterns, and brick sidewalks that give the block genuine character you simply can't replicate. Unit 206 sits inside a building constructed in 2003, so you get the charm of the historic district paired with modern construction standards — a combination that's genuinely rare in this zip code.
DOWNTOWN AREA and the Norfolk real estate market
The Freemason District is one of downtown Norfolk's oldest and most distinctive residential pockets. Cobblestone-adjacent streets, preserved Federal and Colonial Revival facades, and a tight-knit community of longtime residents and young professionals give the neighborhood a texture that feels more like a European quarter than a mid-Atlantic city block. You're within easy walking distance of the Elizabeth River waterfront, Ghent's restaurant row, and the Chrysler Museum of Art. Norfolk itself is a city of real depth — a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene, and one of the largest naval complexes in the world all coexist here. The 249 W Freemason St condos for sale in Norfolk's Freemason District draw buyers who want urban walkability without sacrificing square footage, and unit 206 delivers exactly that. City Hall Avenue, Granby Street dining, and MacArthur Center are all reachable on foot, making car-optional mornings a genuine possibility rather than a marketing promise.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Granby Street's mix of coffee shops, bars, and casual dining is a short walk north. The Chrysler Museum of Art and its free-admission glass studio anchor the cultural scene just blocks away. Whole Foods and Harris Teeter both serve the downtown corridor within a short drive, and the Elizabeth River Trail gives you a paved waterfront path for runs or bike commutes. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are each about two minutes by car via the Downtown Tunnel — a commute that's hard to beat for active-duty medical personnel or Coast Guard families.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For active-duty personnel or civilian staff at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth, the math on location is hard to argue with. A two-minute tunnel commute means more time at home and less time in Hampton Roads traffic. VA loan eligibility can make a downtown condo like this one surprisingly accessible — and owning in a historic district tends to hold long-term value well.
For first-time buyers
If you've been eyeing downtown Norfolk but assumed a historic-district address was out of reach, unit 206 is worth a closer look. At 1,169 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, there's real livability here — not a compromise. The 2003 construction means fewer surprise maintenance headaches than older stock in the neighborhood, and the walkable location means one car can genuinely cover most of your daily needs.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 249 W Freemason St #206 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately two minutes by car, accessible via the Downtown Tunnel. For anyone working on that campus, this is one of the shortest commutes available from a downtown Norfolk address.
Is 249 W Freemason St part of an HOA?
Yes, the building operates under a condominium association. HOA governance covers common areas and building maintenance, which is standard for this type of mid-rise condo construction.
What is the flood zone status for 249 W Freemason St #206?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Because this is a second-floor unit, elevation relative to grade is a relevant factor worth reviewing with your agent.
Where are the closest grocery stores to 249 W Freemason St?
Harris Teeter on Granby Street and a Whole Foods location serving the downtown corridor are both within a short drive. Several smaller specialty markets and a farmers market at MacArthur Center area are also nearby.
Can you walk to restaurants and coffee shops from this address?
Yes — Granby Street's dining and café scene is walkable from Freemason Street, and the surrounding blocks include several independent coffee shops, wine bars, and casual restaurants within a five-to-ten minute walk.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of unit 206 and get honest answers about the building, the block, and the commute.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,169
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$282,000
Price / Sq Ft
$241
Annual Taxes
$3,893
Monthly Tax
$324
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.38%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 29, 2026 | $282,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $282,000 | — |
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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
$1,870/moPrincipal & interest
$1,463
Property tax
$324
Home insurance
$82
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10641468
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$282,000
249 W Freemason ST #206, NORFOLK VA 23510
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
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