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$350,000
$189 / sqft · est. $2,249/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,854sqft
11days on market

3821 Essex Cir, Norfolk, VA 23513

Under ContractResidential · built 1942 · NORVIEW

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this beautifully updated, move in ready home in Norfolk's desirable Norview neighborhood! Offering 4 bedrooms and a versatile floor plan, this home features an open concept design with new vinyl flooring throughout, a spacious living room, dining area, and a flexible sitting room or home office. The updated kitchen shines with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft close cabinetry, and plenty of storage space. Two bedrooms and a renovated full bath are conveniently located on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with a walk in closet and a beautifully updated luxury bath, plus an additional large bedroom. A full laundry room provides extra storage, while the newer deck overlooks a large fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, and outdoor gatherings. Multiple driveway spaces and ample street parking add convenience. Centrally located near Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk International Airport, military installations, downtown Norfolk, interstates, parks, shopping, dining, and more. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Shirley Wang · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10640837

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1942, 3821 Essex Circle brings classic mid-century bones to a well-connected Norfolk neighborhood. At 1,854 square feet, there's genuine room to spread out, and two major military installations are each about nine minutes away.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3821 Essex Circle apart is the combination of a spacious 1,854-square-foot floor plan and a four-bedroom count that's harder to find in homes of this era and price range. The 1942 construction means solid craftsmanship and established lot character, while the circular street address suggests a quieter, lower-traffic setting compared to a through-road address in the same zip code.

NORVIEW and the Norfolk real estate market

Essex Circle sits within the 23513 zip code on Norfolk's east side — a part of the city where residential streets have an unhurried, established feel without being far from anything you actually need. If you've been searching for a house for sale in Norfolk VA that puts you close to both major employment corridors and everyday conveniences, this part of town consistently delivers. Norfolk itself is a city of genuine variety: waterfront districts, arts venues, a major university presence, and one of the largest naval complexes on the East Coast all share the same city limits. The east side neighborhoods feed naturally into the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel corridor and connect quickly to Interstate 64, making commutes to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth straightforward. The streets here tend to be lined with mature trees and homes that have been owned and cared for over decades, giving the area a grounded, neighborhood-first character that newer subdivisions rarely replicate.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Essex Circle. Grocery options, pharmacies, and fast-casual dining are all within a short drive along the surrounding commercial corridors. Norfolk's Little Creek Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard both run nearby, putting a wide range of retail and services within reach without requiring highway time. For outdoor time, the east side has parks and recreational facilities within a few miles. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are each roughly nine minutes away — a commute that keeps work stress low. Downtown Norfolk's waterfront restaurants and entertainment are about fifteen to twenty minutes west.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

With Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth both sitting nine minutes from the front door, 3821 Essex Circle is a practical choice for active-duty households. Four bedrooms give you flexibility for a home office, a guest room, or space for a growing family — and Norfolk's strong inventory of homes in norfolk means you'll have context for what this square footage and bedroom count represent in the local market.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms across 1,854 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and then some. The 1942 build date puts this home in a generation of construction known for solid walls, real hardwood potential, and lot sizes that newer infill simply can't match. If you're moving up from a two- or three-bedroom and want room to grow without leaving an established, well-connected part of Norfolk, Essex Circle is worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 3821 Essex Circle from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately 9 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation on the Norfolk side of the water.

How far is 3821 Essex Circle from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about 9 minutes away, following a similar route toward the Portsmouth waterfront — a genuinely short commute by Hampton Roads standards.

What is the square footage and bedroom count at 3821 Essex Circle?

The home offers 1,854 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full baths, a layout that provides flexibility for families, remote workers, or anyone who values dedicated room for guests.

Is 3821 Essex Circle in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

What are the nearest grocery stores and everyday conveniences to Essex Circle?

The 23513 zip code is served by commercial corridors along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Little Creek Road, both of which put grocery stores, pharmacies, and a wide range of dining and retail within a short drive of the address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get honest, local insight on 3821 Essex Circle and what it could mean for your next move.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$189

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,968/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640837

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,854
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1800
Subdivision
NORVIEW
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

In the Norview & Town Point neighborhood of Norfolk. homes for sale in Norfolk →

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

$2,249/mo

Principal & interest

$1,816

Property tax

$331

Home insurance

$102

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 $322,600

City assessment record · taxes $3,968/yr

Land share of assessed value

28% — $91,500

Improvements $231,100 · 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

$284,400 – $380,000

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.

2825 Woodland AVE · 2.6 mi · 1,900 sqft$345,000 sold 2026-07
2700 Myrtle AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,888 sqft$360,500 sold 2026-07
2800 Mapleton AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,960 sqft$380,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$350,000

Price / Sq Ft

$189

Annual Taxes

$3,968

Monthly Tax

$331

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 5, 2026$350,000—
Currently listed—$350,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

8% above assessment

Total Assessed

$322,600

Land

$91,500

Improvement

$231,100

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 3821 Essex Cir in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Norview 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 3821 Essex Cir 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.
Is there a gym near 3821 Essex Cir?+
Yes — Dream Shape Body Contouring is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3821 Essex Cir?+
Five Points Neighborhood Spot is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3821 Essex Cir?+
Yendidi - Norfolk is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Yendidi - Norfolk (0.2 mi).
Does 3821 Essex Cir have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3821 Essex Cir built?+
It was built in 1942, 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 Shirley Wang · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10640837

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3821 Essex Cir, Norfolk, Virginia 23513 · MLS #10640837 · 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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