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$375,000
$361 / sqft · est. $2,253/mo →
2beds
1baths
1,040sqft
15days on market

4861 Elmhurst Ave Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · ELMHURST

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$361

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,368/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10648952

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,040
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Screened Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2400
Subdivision
ELMHURST
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Multi Car, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated

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

About this home

Craftsmanship and attention to detail shine throughout this beautifully rehabilitated home. The property offers approximately 1,040 sq. ft. of finished living space, plus an additional 390 sq. ft. of finished upstairs space, providing flexibility for whatever the new owner envisions.Meticulously renovated throughout, the home features brand-new kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances, updated flooring, and a completely renovated bathroom. Every detail has been thoughtfully refreshed to create a stylish, move-in-ready home.The true standout is the land! The property includes a 10,462 sq. ft. parcel with a detached garage, plus the adjacent 10,537 sq. ft. parcel at 4865 Elmhurst Avenue. Both parcels convey with the sale, offering nearly 21,000 sq. ft. of combined land!Enjoy exceptional outdoor space, recreation, gardening, entertaining, and endless possibilities. This is a rare combination of quality renovation, flexibility, and land—don't miss this opportunity!

Listing courtesy of Shaun Foret · Broadsight Realty · REIN MLS #10648952

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A 1940-built, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Norfolk's 23513 zip code, sitting at 1,040 square feet with quick access to two military installations and a walkable cluster of dining and daily errands right outside the door.

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See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23513, homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School, and homes for sale zoned for Sherwood Forest Elementary. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Norfolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Norview & Town Point 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 4861 Elmhurst Ave apart is the combination of an 84-year-old bones-and-character build with genuinely short commutes — nine minutes to both JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and USCG Base Portsmouth. The footprint is compact and efficient, the lot is in an established residential pocket, and the surrounding block has the kind of lived-in stability that newer subdivisions spend years trying to manufacture.

ELMHURST and the Norfolk real estate market

Elmhurst Ave sits in a quiet, grid-laid residential section of Norfolk's east side, where mid-century bungalows line streets shaded by mature trees and neighbors tend to know each other's names. The 23513 zip code is one of the city's more grounded corners — unpretentious, practical, and genuinely convenient. Norfolk itself is a city of real texture: a working waterfront, a deep military heritage, a growing arts scene, and some of the most accessible urban neighborhoods in Hampton Roads. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often find that the east side delivers more square footage and more neighborhood character per dollar than newer-build corridors. The Five Points area nearby anchors community life, and the broader Norfolk grid means you're rarely more than a few turns from a major corridor. Whether you're planting roots or simplifying your footprint, this part of the city rewards the people who choose it.

What's nearby

Daily life moves easily from Elmhurst Ave. Ocean Blue Seafood Restaurant and Golden City Chinese Restaurant are both within two-tenths of a mile — dinner sorted without moving the car. The Blackdog Cafe is a half-mile away for a proper coffee stop, and 7-Eleven covers quick morning runs at 0.3 miles. Azalea Food Mart, Quick Stop, and Market Connections Co all land within half a mile for grocery basics. North Foxhall Playground and North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park sit at 0.4 miles, giving kids and fitness-minded adults an easy walk for outdoor time. Five Points Neighborhood Spot adds a community gathering point less than a mile out.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Nine minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and nine minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely rare on one address. For service members weighing a VA loan purchase, Elmhurst Ave puts two major installations well inside a practical commute window, leaving more of your day for the things that matter off-base.

For first-time buyers

A 1940-built, 2-bed, 1-bath home at 1,040 square feet is a manageable, right-sized entry point into homeownership in Norfolk. Buyers exploring homes for sale in 23513 will find that this zip code offers established streets, walkable errands, and commute access that larger or newer properties often can't match at a comparable footprint.

More buyer questions

How far is 4861 Elmhurst Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive runs approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base on the Norfolk side. Service members and civilian employees both benefit from that short window.

What is the square footage and layout of 4861 Elmhurst Ave?

The home offers 1,040 square feet across two bedrooms and one full bath, built in 1940 in a compact bungalow style typical of this part of Norfolk's east side.

Is 4861 Elmhurst Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23513 zip code.

Where can families find homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School and homes for sale zoned for Sherwood Forest Elementary near this address?

This address falls within those school attendance zones — buyers specifically searching for homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School or homes for sale zoned for Sherwood Forest Elementary can use the school filter pages linked from this site to see all available options in the district.

Are there parks and outdoor spaces walkable from 4861 Elmhurst Ave?

Yes — North Foxhall Playground and the North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park are both within 0.4 miles, and Five Points Neighborhood Spot adds a community green space under a mile from the front door.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Norfolk homes for sale inside and out — reach out to get the full picture on 4861 Elmhurst Ave and what it takes to make it yours.

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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 C

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,253/mo

Principal & interest

$1,946

Property tax

$197

Home insurance

$109

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

195% of $192,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,368/yr

Land share of assessed value

35% — $68,000

Improvements $124,500 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$153,000 – $290,000

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.

1515 Rush ST · 1.3 mi · 1,211 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-02
2850 E Princess Anne RD · 2.1 mi · 1,049 sqft$153,000 sold 2026-06
2534 Keller AVE · 1.6 mi · 1,200 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$375,000

Price / Sq Ft

$361

Annual Taxes

$2,368

Monthly Tax

$197

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.63%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 15, 2026$375,000—
Currently listed—$375,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

95% above assessment

Total Assessed

$192,500

Land

$68,000

Improvement

$124,500

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.

Market tempo

15 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 4861 Elmhurst Ave Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Sherwood Forest Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Norview Middle (VaHome School Score 2/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 4861 Elmhurst Ave 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 4861 Elmhurst Ave Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 4861 Elmhurst Ave Ave built?+
It was built in 1940, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Shaun Foret · Broadsight Realty · REIN MLS #10648952

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4861 Elmhurst Ave Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23513 · MLS #10648952 · 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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