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$215,000
$167 / sqft · est. $1,369/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,286sqft
10days on market

3038 Vimy Ridge Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509

ActiveResidential · built 1927 · LAFAYETTE MANOR

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1927

Price / sqft

$167

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,290/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10646034

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,286
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Total rooms
5
Appliances
Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Shingle
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0700
Subdivision
LAFAYETTE MANOR
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street
Possession
STLMNT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Classic charm, generous space, and endless potential! Welcome to 3038 Vimy Ridge, a spacious corner-lot home featuring an inviting wraparound porch, updated kitchen, updated upstairs bath, hardwood floors in several areas, a fully fenced backyard, and detached storage shed. Large rooms and timeless architectural details provide the perfect canvas for your personal touches. While some cosmetic updates are needed, this home offers an excellent opportunity to build equity without taking on a full renovation. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, military bases, downtown Norfolk, and major interstates. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or your next investment, this property is full of possibilities. Schedule your private tour today!

Listing courtesy of Lisa Pleas · Wholesale Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10646034

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A 1927-built, three-bedroom home in Norfolk with nearly 1,300 square feet of character-rich living space, sitting just six minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and within easy reach of parks, local dining, and everyday essentials.

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Why this home stands out

What makes 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave stand out is the combination of genuine 1920s craftsmanship and an unbeatable location for anyone connected to the Portsmouth military corridor. The bones here — built nearly a century ago — carry the kind of proportions and detail that newer construction rarely replicates. Add a walkable block lined with daily conveniences and two major bases under ten minutes away, and this address covers a lot of ground.

LAFAYETTE MANOR and the Norfolk real estate market

Vimy Ridge Avenue sits in a established residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that anchors the largest naval complex in the world and has been quietly reinventing its neighborhoods for the past decade. The blocks here have the comfortable, lived-in feel of a community that has been home to working families for generations. Tree-lined streets, modest front yards, and neighbors who wave — it has that quality. Norfolk itself offers a compelling mix: a vibrant waterfront downtown, a growing arts and dining scene in the Ghent and Granby corridors, and the kind of military-friendly infrastructure that makes relocation feel manageable rather than stressful. The 23509 zip code places you in the heart of the city, close enough to everything without the density of the urban core. For anyone weighing the 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave Norfolk VA 23509 address against other options in Hampton Roads, the access-to-amenities ratio is genuinely hard to beat at this location.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Food Lion is just 0.4 miles away for your regular grocery run, and Provision Pros Inc is at the same distance if you prefer a more specialized shop. Hungry without wanting to cook? K & D Soul Food and Tony's Deli and Diner are both 0.2 miles away — practically around the corner. Chen's Kitchen Chinese Restaurant rounds out the close dining options at 0.4 miles. Shoop Park is a half-mile walk for fresh air, while Lafayette Dog Park and Lakewood Park are each under a mile if you have a four-legged reason to get outside. Chesapeake Athletic Club at 0.4 miles keeps fitness accessible, and Forkin' to Fitness LLC is just a bit farther at 0.6 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If you or your spouse serves at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth, the commute from 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave is genuinely short — six and seven minutes respectively. That kind of proximity reduces the daily grind significantly, and a VA loan can make ownership here a straightforward path. Three bedrooms give a small family room to breathe, and the neighborhood has housed military households for decades.

For buyers drawn to character

Homes built in 1927 have a personality that is simply not reproducible. The proportions, the trim details, the way the rooms flow — these are features of an era when builders took their time. At 1,286 square feet, 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave is compact but not cramped, and every square foot carries the kind of authentic character that draws buyers who have grown tired of cookie-cutter construction. If original craftsmanship matters to you, this address deserves a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that base in the Norfolk area.

What is the square footage and layout of 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave?

The home offers 1,286 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one bathroom, in a single-family residential format built in 1927.

Is 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23509 zip code.

Are there parks near 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave?

Yes — Shoop Park is about 0.6 miles away, and both Lafayette Dog Park and Lakewood Park are within 0.8 miles, giving you several outdoor options within easy walking or biking distance.

Does 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave have an HOA?

Based on available property data, this address does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence period.

Ready to see 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Norfolk corridor well — reach out and let's get you through the door.

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

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 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

In the Lakewood Area neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk homes for sale →

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

$1,369/mo

Principal & interest

$1,116

Property tax

$191

Home insurance

$63

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

115% of $186,200

City assessment record · taxes $2,290/yr

Land share of assessed value

27% — $49,400

Improvements $136,800 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$225,000 – $319,000

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.

2717 Victoria AVE · 2.2 mi · 1,273 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-04
415 St Pauls BLVD #105 · 2.2 mi · 1,298 sqft$303,000 sold 2026-03
123 College PL #1402 · 2.4 mi · 1,297 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-08

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$215,000

Price / Sq Ft

$167

Annual Taxes

$2,290

Monthly Tax

$191

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.07%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 25, 2026$215,000—
Currently listed—$215,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

15% above assessment

Total Assessed

$186,200

Land

$49,400

Improvement

$136,800

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

10 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 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Coleman Place Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Maury (VaHome School Score 3.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3038 Vimy Ridge 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.
Does 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave built?+
It was built in 1927, 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 Lisa Pleas · Wholesale Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10646034

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3038 Vimy Ridge Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23509 · MLS #10646034 · 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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