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2beds
1baths
790sqft
56days on market

3029 Westminster Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

ActiveResidential · built 1943 · WESTMINISTER ESTATES

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1943

Price / sqft

$290

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,113/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10638680

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
790
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Geo Thermal, Heat Pump W/A
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WESTMINISTER ESTATES
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Minutes to interstates & highways, light rail, Chesterfield Academy & NSU

Listing courtesy of John McInnis · Champion Realty & Management · REIN MLS #10638680

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A compact 1943 bungalow on Westminster Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia — 790 square feet, two bedrooms, one bath, and a location that puts USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard both within six minutes. Small footprint, real neighborhood character, and a price point that opens the door to Norfolk homeownership.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3029 Westminster Avenue apart is the combination of wartime-era bungalow bones and an almost unbeatable commute corridor. Two major installations — USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — sit within six minutes by car, which is genuinely rare. Add Chesterfield Heights Park three-tenths of a mile away and a walkable stretch of everyday conveniences, and this address punches well above its square footage.

WESTMINISTER ESTATES and the Norfolk real estate market

Westminster Avenue sits in a mid-century residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city of roughly 240,000 that anchors the Hampton Roads metro and carries one of the densest concentrations of military and maritime infrastructure on the East Coast. The blocks here are lined with 1940s-era homes that share a similar scale and character, giving the street a cohesive, established feel. Chesterfield Heights is a working neighborhood: people know their neighbors, front yards get tended, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. Norfolk itself offers everything from the Nauticus museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art downtown to the waterfront dining along Granby Street — all reachable in under twenty minutes. For anyone browsing Norfolk homes for sale with an eye toward value and location efficiency, this zip code consistently delivers. The city's grid makes navigation straightforward, and the proximity to both the water and major employment centers is built into the address itself.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Westminster Avenue. Chesterfield Heights Park is just 0.3 miles away — a genuine walk — making it a natural spot for morning routines or evening wind-downs. Within about nine-tenths of a mile you'll find a BP for quick grocery runs, a Chick-fil-A, Hardee's, and the local favorite SA&H Philly Steak and Hoagie food truck for when you want something with personality. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, McDonald's, and a 7-Eleven cover your coffee and convenience needs in the same radius. The James D. Gill Health and Physical Education Building, also under a mile out, adds a fitness option without a long drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is six. That kind of commute changes daily life — more time at home, less time in traffic on I-264. A VA loan can make the math on a two-bedroom bungalow like this one work well for an E-4 or above, and the established neighborhood means you're buying into a real community, not a temporary stop.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing homes for sale in 23504 and wondering where to start, 3029 Westminster Avenue offers a low-maintenance footprint that doesn't sacrifice location. Two bedrooms and a single bath keep ownership costs manageable while you build equity in a city with deep employment roots. The 1943 construction means solid bones — these bungalows were built to last — and Chesterfield Heights Park is practically in your backyard.

More buyer questions

How far is 3029 Westminster Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the area.

How far is 3029 Westminster Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly six minutes by car — a commute that's genuinely short by Hampton Roads standards and one of the practical advantages of this address.

What school zone does 3029 Westminster Avenue fall in?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Lake Taylor High School and homes for sale zoned for Chesterfield Academy will want to verify current zone assignments directly with Norfolk Public Schools, as boundaries can be updated.

Is 3029 Westminster Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.

Does the neighborhood have an HOA?

This property does not carry an HOA, which means no monthly association fees and no deed restrictions beyond standard Norfolk city ordinances.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get the full picture on 3029 Westminster Avenue and what homes for sale in Norfolk look like at this price point right now.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Ghent

Ghent is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture.

$282K

Median sale · 12 mo

$230

Sold $/sq ft

28d

Days on market

52

For sale now

$83K

HH income

31.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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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

$1,431/mo

Principal & interest

$1,188

Property tax

$176

Home insurance

$67

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

133% of $171,800

City assessment record · taxes $2,113/yr

Land share of assessed value

50% — $85,800

Improvements $86,000 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$140,000 – $250,000

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.

2315 Myrtle AVE · 0.9 mi · 864 sqft$140,000 sold 2026-09
1108 Hannah ST · 1 mi · 704 sqft$162,000 sold 2026-04
2727 Beachmont AVE · 0.8 mi · 650 sqft$210,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$229,000

Price / Sq Ft

$290

Annual Taxes

$2,113

Monthly Tax

$176

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.92%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 9, 2026$229,000—
Currently listed—$229,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

33% above assessment

Total Assessed

$171,800

Land

$85,800

Improvement

$86,000

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

56 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

Is 3029 Westminster Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Chesterfield Academy (VaHome School Score 1.2/10), Ruffner Middle (VaHome School Score 1.1/10), Lake Taylor (VaHome School Score 1.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3029 Westminster Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 3029 Westminster Ave?+
Yes — James D. Gill Health And Physical Education Building is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3029 Westminster Ave?+
Chesterfield Heights Park is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3029 Westminster Ave?+
bp is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.6 mi).
Does 3029 Westminster Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3029 Westminster Ave built?+
It was built in 1943, per the listing record.

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

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3029 Westminster Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23504 · MLS #10638680 · 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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