129 days on market
$141,500
2956 Lens Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 23509
MLS# 10608677 · LAFAYETTE ANNEX · Norfolk VA
Updated May 18, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$966/mo
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Price / sq ft
$167
845 sq ft
Days on market
129
HOA
None
Year built
1928
98 yrs old
Beds
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
845
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryLindenwood Elementary School6/10
- MiddleAzalea Middle School5/10
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About this home
Charming 1928 bungalow in the heart of the Lafayette Annex neighbourhood. Offering 2 bedrooms / 1 bath in approximately 845 sq ft, the home features an open floor plan, off-street parking, vinyl exterior and near major transit routes. Make sure to ask about the 3D True Immersive Virtual Tour. This technology allows you to literally experience the home on any mobile device, laptop or desktop. You can measure rooms, vi…
Listed by Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp
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Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
845
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$141,500
Price / Sq Ft
$167
Annual Taxes
$2,289
Monthly Tax
$191
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.62%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jan 10, 2026 | $141,500 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $141,500 | — |
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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.
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Estimate your monthly payment
$966/moPrincipal & interest
$734
Property tax
$191
Home insurance
$41
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · MLS# 10608677
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$141,500
2956 Lens AVE, NORFOLK VA 23509
Norfolk, Virginia 23509
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