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3beds
2baths
1,930sqft
125days on market

421 W Bute St #305, Norfolk, VA 23510

Under ContractResidential · built 1986 · FREEMASON HARBOUR

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water, River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1986

Price / sqft

$466

Condo fee

$1,132/mo

Taxes

$8,692/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10625787

Condo association includes

Boat SlipCableDockElevatorGated CommunityGround MaintSewerTrash PickupWater

$1,132/mo condo fee · Pilot House Condominium · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,930
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Assigned Storage, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Elevator

Construction & exterior

Style
Mid Rise
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Poly Skin
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Full
Waterfront
Deep Water,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
FREEMASON HARBOUR
Unit / floor
3
Ownership
Condo
Garage
Yes
Parking
Parking Gar, 2 Space, Assigned/Reserved, Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

See more Norfolk waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Enjoy spectacular sunsets in this sophisticated downtown waterfront-living oasis! Spacious 3 bedroom and 2 bath condo southwest corner location with bold river views. Many recent luxurious renovations and updates including an open Chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry and upscale appliances, totally renovated baths with lots of storage, custom built-in bookshelves, luxury vinyl wood flooring throughout, custom laundry area, replacement windows/sliders (2021), new HVAC (2023). There is a large covered balcony, 2 assigned garage parking spaces, boat slip, and a conditioned storage room on the same floor as the unit!

Listing courtesy of Anne Peterson · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10625787

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A spacious 3-bed, 2-bath condo in the heart of downtown Norfolk, 421 W Bute St #305 puts 1,930 square feet of urban living within a short walk of waterfront parks, independent coffee shops, and some of the city's best dining — all just minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Keep searching in Norfolk

See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23510, homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep., and homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Norfolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Ghent homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

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Why this home stands out

What sets #305 apart from most Norfolk homes for sale is the sheer square footage: 1,930 square feet is genuinely rare for a downtown condo built in 1986, giving you room to spread out without sacrificing the walkability that makes this zip code so appealing. Three bedrooms means a dedicated home office or guest room is always on the table, and the location puts two military installations within a two-minute drive.

FREEMASON HARBOUR and the Norfolk real estate market

Downtown Norfolk is the kind of place where the city's energy is baked into the sidewalks. W Bute Street sits in the core of it — a walkable, mixed-use corridor where independent restaurants, coffee roasters, and waterfront green space coexist with the professional and medical district. Smith Creek is literally steps away, and The Pier at Brooke Avenue is just a two-minute walk for morning runs or evening wind-downs along the water. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often discover that downtown delivers a lifestyle most suburban addresses can't replicate: genuine walkability, cultural programming at MacArthur Center, and a tight-knit community of professionals and creatives who chose urban living on purpose. Norfolk as a city anchors the Hampton Roads metro and continues to invest heavily in its downtown core, making this pocket of 23510 one of the more forward-looking addresses in the region.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from #305. Mercato Di Grazia and MacArthur General Store are both within half a mile for grocery runs, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli adds a specialty option at 0.7 miles. For coffee, Cure Coffeehouse is just 0.3 miles away, with Marley's @ the Y! and Rich Port Coffee rounding out the options at 0.4 miles. Sirens Subs and The Restaurant at Four Eleven York handle lunch and dinner without a long drive. Fitness is covered by the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, Riverview Aquatics Center, and Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios — all within half a mile. Ben White Dog Park is 0.2 miles away for four-legged residents.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a one-minute drive from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is two minutes out — a commute pairing that's genuinely hard to beat anywhere in Hampton Roads. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property like this, and three bedrooms give your household room to breathe during a PCS without the scramble of finding a larger place later.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing homes for sale in 23510, a 1,930-square-foot condo at this price point is worth a close look. You get the breathing room of a three-bedroom floor plan, a walkable downtown address, and proximity to two military bases — all without the yard maintenance that comes with a detached home. It's a strong starting point for building equity in a neighborhood that Norfolk continues to invest in.

More buyer questions

How far is 421 W Bute St #305 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute by car from the building — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find among Norfolk homes for sale in the downtown corridor.

What is the flood zone status for 421 W Bute St #305?

Flood zone designation for this address is handled by the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23510 zip code.

Is 421 W Bute St #305 part of an HOA?

Yes, the property is part of a condominium association; the HOA covers building-level maintenance and shared amenities, though specific fee amounts are confirmed during the transaction process.

What schools serve 421 W Bute St #305?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find that this address falls within those attendance zones — confirm current boundaries with Norfolk Public Schools directly, as zones can change.

Are there walkable parks near 421 W Bute St #305?

Smith Creek is 0.1 miles away, The Pier at Brooke Avenue is 0.2 miles, and Ben White Dog Park is also 0.2 miles — making this one of the more park-accessible addresses in downtown Norfolk.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this downtown Norfolk market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of #305 and get honest answers about the building, the neighborhood, and your next move.

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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 A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Ghent

Ghent is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture.

$282K

Median sale · 12 mo

$230

Sold $/sq ft

28d

Days on market

52

For sale now

$83K

HH income

31.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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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

$5,651/mo

Principal & interest

$4,665

Property tax

$724

Home insurance

$262

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$1,132

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

126% of $715,700

City assessment record · taxes $8,692/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $257,300

Improvements $458,400 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$180,000 – $357,000

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.

416 Pendleton ST · 1.4 mi · 2,024 sqft$357,000 sold 2026-03
520 Nelson ST · 1.9 mi · 1,900 sqft$303,000 sold 2026-05
801 Forbes ST · 2 mi · 1,926 sqft$180,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$899,000

Price / Sq Ft

$466

Annual Taxes

$8,692

Monthly Tax

$724

Condo fee

$1,132 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 2, 2026$899,000—
Currently listed—$899,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

26% above assessment

Total Assessed

$715,700

Land

$257,300

Improvement

$458,400

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

Is 421 W Bute St #305 in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Maury (VaHome School Score 3.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 421 W Bute St #305 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 421 W Bute St #305?+
Yes — Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 421 W Bute St #305?+
Hague Promenade is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 421 W Bute St #305?+
Mercato Di Grazia is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Sirens Subs (0 mi).
Is 421 W Bute St #305 a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,River.
Does 421 W Bute St #305 have a condo association?+
Yes — condo association fees are on record for this unit (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is Pilot House Condominium. Association amenities on record include: Boat Slip, Cable, Dock, Elevator, Gated Community, Ground Maint, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water.
When was 421 W Bute St #305 built?+
It was built in 1986, 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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421 W Bute St #305, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 · MLS #10625787 · 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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