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
This 1927 cottage sits on a quiet Norfolk street with three bedrooms and one bath across 1,286 square feet. You're minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and surrounded by everyday conveniences. It's the kind of block that anchors homes for sale in 23509.
Built in the 1920s, this home carries the charm of its era while sitting in an accessible, walkable neighborhood. The layout gives you three bedrooms and a single bath in a compact footprint—efficient and straightforward. Nearby dining, grocery stores, and parks mean daily errands are quick. You'll find the commute to base short and the neighborhood unpretentious.
LAFAYETTE MANOR and the Norfolk real estate market
Vimy Ridge Avenue runs through a residential pocket of Norfolk where tree-lined streets and modest single-family homes define the block. The neighborhood has a lived-in, settled feel—the kind where people know their corner. Norfolk itself is a working city with deep military ties, strong maritime heritage, and genuine character. Getting around is straightforward: major roads connect you to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in about six minutes, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven minutes away. If you're comparing Norfolk homes for sale, note that this zip code offers direct access to both bases and the broader downtown corridor. Shopping, dining, and recreation are all within walking distance or a short drive.
What's nearby
Food Lion and Provision Pros Inc sit less than half a mile away for groceries. K & D Soul Food and Tony's deli and diner are just two blocks off, perfect for a quick meal. Chesapeake Athletic Club is 0.4 miles if you're looking to stay active. Shoop Park and Lafayette Dog Park offer green space nearby—ideal for outdoor time. Coffee and casual bites are easy to find at 7-Eleven and Forkin' to Fitness LLC within walking range.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes away by car; USCG Base Portsmouth sits seven minutes out. This zip code is VA-loan friendly, and the home's straightforward layout means minimal work before move-in. Three bedrooms and one bath keep things efficient for a streamlined household transition.
For first-time buyers
A 1927 home at this price point offers real bones and character without overwhelming complexity. Three bedrooms give you room to grow, and the single bath is a straightforward starting point. The neighborhood is stable and walkable, with groceries and dining steps away—perfect for building equity in a place you'll actually enjoy.
More buyer questions
How far is 3038 Vimy Ridge Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
About six minutes by car. USCG Base Portsmouth is seven minutes away, making this address convenient for either base commute.
What year was this home built?
The home was built in 1927, giving it authentic period character and solid 1920s construction.
Are there grocery stores nearby?
Yes. Food Lion and Provision Pros Inc are both within 0.4 miles, and a bp station is 0.5 miles away.
What parks are close by?
Shoop Park is 0.6 miles away, and Lafayette Dog Park and Lakewood Park are each about 0.8 miles from the address.
What attendance zones does this address fall into?
This address sits in the zones for homes for sale zoned for Coleman Place Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Ready to explore this 1927 Norfolk cottage? Contact Tom & Dariya Milan at LPT Realty to schedule a tour and learn more.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NMCP
Navy
16min·6mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
13min·4.5mi
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NNSY
Navy
15min·5.6mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
11min·6.3mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
14min·7.2mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
10.3 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Fairmount Park is an early-twentieth-century neighborhood in Norfolk's 23509 and 23513 ZIP codes. Its streets carry World War I names. Marne, Verdun, Lens, Argonne, Peronne, Bapaume, and Flanders Avenues run across the grid.
$305KMedian sale · 12 mo
$211Sold $/sq ft
13dDays on market
3For sale now
$55KHH income
54.8%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$999/mo
Principal & interest
$765
Property tax
$191
Home insurance
$43
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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment79% of $186,200City assessment record · taxes $2,290/yr
Land share of assessed value27% · $49,400Improvements $136,800 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$225,000 – $305,000The 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.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
21% below 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:
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.
CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby
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Price
Beds
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Sqft
$ / sqft
3038 Vimy Ridge Avethis home
$147,500
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1
1,286
$115
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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 1.4/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Maury (VaHome School Score 3.4/10). 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.
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Listing courtesy of Lisa Pleas · Wholesale Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10646034
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.
