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$335,000
$191 / sqft · est. $2,126/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,755sqft
13days on market

2970 Murray Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

ActiveResidential · built 1956 · CAMELLIA ACRES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

WHAT AN ADORABLE HOME! NEWER KITCHEN W/ STAINLESS APPLIANCES. BATHROOMS ARE RECENTLY UPDATED AND LOOK BRAND NEW. LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH LOTS OF LIGHT FROM THE BAY WINDOW. RELAX IN THE POOL OVERLOOKING THE YARD. NEWER RIDING LAWN MOWER TO CONVEY. ALL MAIN DRAIN PIPES ARE NEW. POOL HAS NEW PUMP. NEW HOT WATER HEATER. CLOSE TO NORFOLK AIRPORT, SHOPPING OUTLETS, LOCAL BEACHES.

Listing courtesy of Mitzi Gantt · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10640162

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A solid 1956-built, four-bedroom home in Norfolk sitting just five minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. With 1,755 square feet, two full baths, and a location that puts you close to both major bases and everyday conveniences, this address covers a lot of ground.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2970 Murray Ave apart is its rare combination of genuine four-bedroom space in a mid-century home and an almost unbeatable position between two of Hampton Roads' largest installations. The 1956 construction means real bones — the kind of layout where rooms have actual walls and square footage is used honestly. Add in a neighborhood that's established and walkable, and this address earns its place on the shortlist.

CAMELLIA ACRES and the Norfolk real estate market

Murray Ave sits in a quiet residential pocket of Norfolk's East Side, where mid-century ranch and Cape Cod homes line streets shaded by mature trees. The area has the feel of a neighborhood that's been lived in and cared for — neighbors know each other, yards are tended, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. If you're searching for a norfolk home for sale that puts you inside the city without the density of downtown, this corridor delivers. Norfolk itself is one of the most layered cities in Virginia — home to world-class naval history, a thriving arts scene along Granby Street, and waterfront parks that make weekends genuinely enjoyable. The East Side location means you're close to Ocean View's beaches, quick to the interstate, and never far from the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes daily life run smoothly. It's a part of Norfolk that rewards people who want roots, not just a zip code.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Grocery runs are short — you're within a few minutes of major supermarkets and neighborhood markets along Little Creek Road. Coffee shops, casual dining, and fast-casual spots are all within a tight radius. Ocean View Beach Park is a quick drive for morning walks or weekend afternoons by the water. Pharmacies, urgent care, and hardware stores are all close by. For commuters, the on-ramp to I-64 is easily accessible, making trips across Hampton Roads manageable. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is literally five minutes away, and Naval Station Norfolk is about twelve.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Five minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and twelve to Naval Station Norfolk — the commute math here is hard to argue with. Four bedrooms gives you the flexibility to set up a home office, a guest room for visiting family, or space for a growing household. A VA loan can make this kind of established Norfolk address more accessible than many families expect, and the proximity to both gates means less time in traffic and more time at home.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring real estate in norfolk va for the first time, 2970 Murray Ave is the kind of address that makes the decision feel grounded. Four bedrooms in a 1956-built home means you're getting real space — not an open-plan studio dressed up with square footage. The neighborhood is established, the location is practical, and you're close to everything you need without paying a premium for a trendy zip code. It's a smart place to start.

More buyer questions

How far is 2970 Murray Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closest residential streets to that installation in Norfolk. Gate access is straightforward with no major highway merges required.

How far is 2970 Murray Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is roughly twelve minutes away by car, traveling west via Little Creek Road or the interstate. It's a manageable daily commute from this address.

What is the square footage and layout of 2970 Murray Ave?

The home offers 1,755 square feet of living space configured as four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1956 as a residential single-family property.

Is 2970 Murray Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Where are the closest beaches to 2970 Murray Ave?

Ocean View Beach and Ocean View Beach Park are both within a short drive — typically under ten minutes — offering public beach access along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

Ready to walk through 2970 Murray Ave? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a visit.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1956

Price / sqft

$191

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,475/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640162

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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

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

$2,126/mo

Principal & interest

$1,738

Property tax

$290

Home insurance

$98

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

119% of $282,500

City assessment record · taxes $3,475/yr

Land share of assessed value

30% — $86,000

Improvements $196,500 · 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

$305,000 – $390,000

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.

5836 Hartwick DR · 2 mi · 2,011 sqft$359,000 sold 2026-04
4860 Elmhurst AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,750 sqft$390,000 sold 2026-03
3353 Sandy ST · 2.1 mi · 2,014 sqft$380,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$335,000

Price / Sq Ft

$191

Annual Taxes

$3,475

Monthly Tax

$290

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.04%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 16, 2026$335,000—
Price reducedJun 29, 2026$335,000−$18,000
Currently listed—$335,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

19% above assessment

Total Assessed

$282,500

Land

$86,000

Improvement

$196,500

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.

Market tempo

13 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 2970 Murray Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Little Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Lake Taylor (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2970 Murray 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 2970 Murray Ave?+
Yes — Contours Express Ladies Fitness is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2970 Murray Ave?+
Mona Avenue Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2970 Murray Ave?+
Amoco is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Degollado Mexican Restaurant (0.3 mi).
Does 2970 Murray Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2970 Murray Ave built?+
It was built in 1956, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Mitzi Gantt · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10640162

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2970 Murray Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 · MLS #10640162 · 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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