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$365,000
$203 / sqft · est. $2,347/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,800sqft
0days on market

3477 Bessie St, Norfolk, VA 23513

ActiveResidential · built 1953 · NORVELLA HEIGHTS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Rebuilt in 2015, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open, airy layout with a spacious great room and gourmet eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting. Updates include LVP flooring throughout the main living areas in 2025, zoned heating and cooling, a remodeled downstairs bathroom in 2023, partial crawl space encapsulation, and a new fence in 2022. The first-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, while upstairs features a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet plus two additional generously sized bedrooms. Outside, enjoy a large backyard made for entertaining with a spacious patio and plenty of room to gather. The detached garage has been newly finished, offering even more usable space. Solar panels added in 2021 help keep the electric bill next to nothing. Conveniently located near the airport, interstate, shopping outlets, and military bases.

Listing courtesy of Emily Berry · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639102

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath brick home built in 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia, sitting at 1,800 square feet with quick access to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and USCG Base Portsmouth — solid bones, real space, and a location that works hard for you.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3477 Bessie Street apart is the combination of genuine mid-century construction and a floor plan that actually fits a four-bedroom lifestyle at 1,800 square feet — no wasted hallways, no awkward layouts. Homes from this era were built to last, and the proximity to two major installations without paying waterfront premiums makes this address worth a serious look for anyone prioritizing commute time and square footage.

NORVELLA HEIGHTS and the Norfolk real estate market

Bessie Street sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk's east side — a working, unpretentious part of the city where neighbors know each other and the streets stay quiet on weekday mornings. The 23513 zip code places you well inside Norfolk proper, close to the industrial and commercial corridors that keep Hampton Roads humming, yet buffered enough to feel like a real neighborhood rather than a throughway. If you've been searching for a norfolk va house that delivers commuter convenience without the congestion of downtown, this part of the city delivers. Norfolk itself spans from the waterfront districts near the Elizabeth River all the way out to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and the east side sits at a useful midpoint — accessible to virtually every corner of the metro without locking you into one corridor. The city's parks, recreation centers, and community anchors are all within reasonable reach, and the broader Hampton Roads region is just a bridge or tunnel away.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Grocery runs, pharmacies, and fast-casual dining are all within a short drive along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Little Creek Road. The Little Creek area brings a mix of independent restaurants, waterfront spots, and practical retail that covers most everyday needs. For green space, you're close enough to Chesapeake Beach and the bay-front parks that a weekend morning outdoors doesn't require planning. USCG Base Portsmouth is about 11 minutes in the other direction, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly 8 minutes east — making this address genuinely central for dual-military households or anyone whose work pulls them toward the water.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and eleven to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute math matters when duty schedules don't follow a nine-to-five. Four bedrooms give you the flex space for a home office, a guest room for family visits, or the extra room that makes PCS transitions easier. A VA loan can make this address even more accessible for eligible service members and veterans.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two full baths at 1,800 square feet gives a growing family real room to spread out — dedicated spaces for kids, a proper guest room, and enough square footage that everyone isn't tripping over each other. The 1953 build means solid construction, and the east Norfolk location keeps you connected to parks, shopping, and everyday conveniences without a long drive in any direction.

More buyer questions

How far is 3477 Bessie Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive is approximately 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading east toward the base via Little Creek Road. That makes it one of the closer off-base addresses you'll find at this size and price point in Norfolk.

How far is 3477 Bessie Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly 11 minutes away, making this address a practical option for Coast Guard personnel who want to stay on the Norfolk side of the water.

What is the lot and property type at 3477 Bessie Street?

3477 Bessie Street is a residential single-family property built in 1953, offering 1,800 square feet across four bedrooms and two bathrooms in Norfolk's 23513 zip code.

Is 3477 Bessie Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 3477 Bessie Street?

Yes — as a single-family residential property in Norfolk, Virginia, 3477 Bessie Street is generally eligible for VA loan financing, subject to the property meeting VA appraisal and condition standards.

Ready to walk through 3477 Bessie Street? 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

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1953

Price / sqft

$203

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,156/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639102

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

Flood Risk

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Hurricane evacuation zone: Zone C · VDEM Know Your Zone

Outside all mapped AICUZ jet-noise contours and Accident Potential Zones.

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

$2,347/mo

Principal & interest

$1,894

Property tax

$346

Home insurance

$106

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

108% of $337,900

City assessment record · taxes $4,156/yr

Land share of assessed value

17% — $58,000

Improvements $279,900 · 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

$258,000 – $399,900

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.

1355 W Norcova DR · 1.6 mi · 1,627 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-03
1336 W Norcova DR · 1.7 mi · 1,604 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-05
3635 Cape Henry AVE · 1.9 mi · 1,601 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$365,000

Price / Sq Ft

$203

Annual Taxes

$4,156

Monthly Tax

$346

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.14%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 17, 2026$365,000—
Currently listed—$365,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

8% above assessment

Total Assessed

$337,900

Land

$58,000

Improvement

$279,900

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 3477 Bessie St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Tanners Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Norview Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Norview (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is there a gym near 3477 Bessie St?+
Yes — North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park is about 1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3477 Bessie St?+
Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park is about 0.7 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3477 Bessie St?+
bp is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7 Spices Caribbean Soul (0.2 mi).
Does 3477 Bessie St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3477 Bessie St built?+
It was built in 1953, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Emily Berry · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639102

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3477 Bessie St, Norfolk, Virginia 23513 · MLS #10639102 · 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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