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$799,000
126days on market

3126 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509

ActiveLand and Farms · LAFAYETTE ANNEX

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,980/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10627482

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Other

Lot, parking & ownership

Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
LAFAYETTE ANNEX
Zoning
C-2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Total of six cleared lots being sold as a package on a highly traveled corner in the heart of Norfolk. Tax IDs 2525300, 15307800, 15305300, 15305400, 22936230 and 24505400. Multiple zonings. One of the last developable corners left in Norfolk. Surrounding lots are owned by Norfolk Housing and Redevelopment. Contact the listing agent for more information.

Listing courtesy of Douglas Kellam · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10627482

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

3126 Tidewater Drive is a land and farms parcel in Norfolk, Virginia 23509 — a rare ground-up opportunity sitting minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, with everyday conveniences, green space, and local dining all within walking distance.

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Why this home stands out

Raw land in an established Norfolk corridor is genuinely hard to come by. This parcel on Tidewater Drive puts you in control: design the footprint, choose the finishes, and build exactly what you need rather than compromise on someone else's choices. With two Coast Guard and Navy medical installations less than ten minutes away and a walkable cluster of shops and parks at your doorstep, the location does a lot of the heavy lifting before a single foundation is poured.

LAFAYETTE ANNEX and the Norfolk real estate market

Tidewater Drive is one of Norfolk's longer north-south spines, threading through a mix of working-class residential blocks, small commercial strips, and community green space that gives the corridor a lived-in, unpretentious character. The 23509 zip code sits in the eastern interior of Norfolk — not waterfront, but well-connected. You're a short drive from downtown Norfolk's arts district and the Scope Arena area, and Interstate 264 puts the rest of Hampton Roads within reach. The city itself is a study in contrasts: historic neighborhoods shoulder up against active military installations, independent restaurants share blocks with national chains, and parks appear more often than you'd expect. For anyone building on Tidewater Drive, the surrounding Norfolk fabric offers a ready-made community from day one — no waiting for a new subdivision to fill in around you.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 3126 Tidewater Drive. Food Lion is 0.4 miles away for a full grocery run, and Provision Pros Inc is right alongside it for specialty needs. Hungry now? K & D Soul Food and Tony's Deli and Diner are both just 0.2 miles out, with Chen's Kitchen Chinese Restaurant another block or two beyond. Shoop Park is 0.6 miles away for a quick outdoor reset, while Lafayette Dog Park and Lakewood Park are both under a mile. Chesapeake Athletic Club at 0.4 miles handles fitness, and Forkin' to Fitness LLC is less than a mile in the other direction.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes from 3126 Tidewater Drive, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven. For a military family that wants to build rather than buy an existing home, this parcel lets you design a layout that actually fits your life — flex rooms, dedicated workspace, storage for gear — all within an easy commute that leaves time for the things that matter.

For first-time buyers

Building on a land parcel isn't the typical first purchase, but for a buyer who wants to put equity into exactly what they want rather than inherit someone else's renovation list, 3126 Tidewater Drive is worth a serious look. The location is already proven — walkable, connected, and close to employment centers — so you're not taking a gamble on an unestablished area.

More buyer questions

How far is 3126 Tidewater Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 3126 Tidewater Drive. USCG Base Portsmouth is one minute further at roughly seven minutes.

What can be built on this parcel at 3126 Tidewater Drive?

Permitted uses depend on the City of Norfolk's current zoning designation for this parcel — a buyer should verify allowable uses and any development conditions directly with Norfolk's Department of Planning and Community Development before purchase.

Is 3126 Tidewater Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel should be confirmed through FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or a licensed surveyor, as designations can change and vary block by block in Norfolk.

Are there utilities already at the property?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, gas, and electric connections — should be verified with the City of Norfolk and relevant utility providers as part of due diligence before any construction planning begins.

Where is 3126 Tidewater Drive relative to downtown Norfolk?

The property sits along Tidewater Drive in the 23509 zip code, roughly a ten-to-fifteen minute drive from downtown Norfolk's core, depending on traffic and the specific destination.

Curious whether this Tidewater Drive parcel fits your build plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk through the details with you.

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 real estate →

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

$4,627/mo

Principal & interest

$4,146

Property tax

$248

Home insurance

$233

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

2131% of $37,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,980/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $37,500

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$799,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,980

Monthly Tax

$248

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.37%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 31, 2026$799,000—
Currently listed—$799,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

2031% above assessment

Total Assessed

$37,500

Land

$37,500

Improvement

N/A

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

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Market tempo

126 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Is 3126 Tidewater Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Lindenwood Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.9/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Maury (VaHome School Score 3.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3126 Tidewater Dr 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 3126 Tidewater Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

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Listing courtesy of Douglas Kellam · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10627482

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3126 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23509 · MLS #10627482 · 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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