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2956 Lens AVE, NORFOLK VA 23509 - Main photo
$141,500
$167 / sqft · est. $966/mo →
2beds
1baths
845sqft
129days on market

2956 Lens Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509

SoldResidential · built 1928 · LAFAYETTE ANNEX

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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, view 3D dollhouse, view exterior, and interior and so much more. Property sold As-Is, seller will not make repairs. Call for your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10608677

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1928

Price / sqft

$167

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,289/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10608677

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
845
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0600
Subdivision
LAFAYETTE ANNEX
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Spec Warranty Deed

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Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$966/mo

Principal & interest

$734

Property tax

$191

Home insurance

$41

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

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$235,000 – $266,000

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.

3312 Vimy Ridge AVE · 0.5 mi · 861 sqft$243,000 sold 2026-03
2712 Somme AVE · 0.5 mi · 901 sqft$266,000 sold 2026-06
3116 Jersey AVE · 0.6 mi · 888 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-06

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)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJan 10, 2026$141,500—
Price reducedMay 19, 2026$141,500−$13,400
SoldMay 18, 2026$141,500—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2956 Lens Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Lindenwood Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Maury (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2956 Lens Ave 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 2956 Lens Ave?+
Yes — Chesapeake Athletic Club is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2956 Lens Ave?+
Shoop Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2956 Lens Ave?+
Provision Pros Inc is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Barbecue-Balckstones (0.1 mi).
Does 2956 Lens Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2956 Lens Ave built?+
It was built in 1928, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10608677

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2956 Lens Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23509 · MLS #10608677 · 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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