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501 Carolina AVE, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$446,000
$211 / sqft · est. $2,904/mo →
3beds
2baths
2,114sqft
11days on market

501 Carolina Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1913 · COLONIAL PLACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 501 Carolina Ave, a charming Norfolk home where historic character meets modern comfort. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal stands out with mature landscaping, a welcoming covered front porch, columns, and a timeless slate roof. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, generous living spaces, and the warmth of historic details throughout. The main level offers an inviting flow with a spacious dining room, comfortable living room, and an updated kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, nice cabinetry for extra storage, and a cozy breakfast nook. A convenient mudroom, spacious pantry, full bathroom, and dedicated work nook add everyday functionality. Upstairs, the home features three well-sized bedrooms, including a comfortable primary suite with fireplace, and a flexible bonus room that provides extra space for a nursery, reading nook, home office, playroom, or quiet retreat. An updated hall bathroom with dual vanity, modern fixtures, and a beautifully tiled shower/tub. Step outside and enjoy one of the home's best features, a private backyard with a large deck, covered pergola, outdoor seating area, and room to relax, entertain, garden, or play. Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying morning coffee on the porch, or unwinding under the trees, this home offers the indoor-outdoor space perfect for everyone. Located in a desirable Colonial Place neighborhood near parks, restaurants, shopping, schools, bases, ODU, EVMS, Ghent, Downtown Norfolk, and major commuting routes, this home delivers charm, updates, space, and location all in one. Don't miss your opportunity to make 501 Carolina Ave your next home.

Listing courtesy of Brian Wurst · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10638237

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

501 Carolina Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,114-square-foot home built in 1913 in Norfolk, Virginia 23508. Sitting just blocks from Lafayette Park and minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, it blends early-twentieth-century character with a genuinely walkable, park-lined neighborhood.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from 1913 carry a presence that newer construction simply can't replicate — thick plaster walls, generous room proportions, and the kind of architectural detail that gives a place its own identity. At 2,114 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, 501 Carolina Avenue offers real living space inside while Carolina Circle sits literally at the end of the block outside. That combination of scale, age, and immediate park access is rare in this price corridor.

COLONIAL PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Carolina Avenue sits in a part of Norfolk where the streets curve around mature trees and small parks appear every few blocks — Carolina Circle is 0.1 miles away, Colonial Circle is 0.2, and the Colonial Place Greenway stretches along at 0.3 miles. The surrounding area carries the unhurried rhythm of an established residential neighborhood that has been continuously lived-in for over a century. Sidewalks connect you to local spots without needing a car, and the broader city grid puts you on major corridors quickly when you do drive. For anyone researching norfolk virginia real estate, this pocket of the city stands out for its walkability score, its tree canopy, and its proximity to both downtown Norfolk and the Portsmouth waterfront — all without the density of the urban core. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and this one rewards the buyer who values architectural age and green space in equal measure.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from 501 Carolina Avenue. Cutta's Kitchen is two-tenths of a mile away for a quick meal, Coaches Sports Grill on 35th Street is just down the road at 0.3 miles, and House of Consciousness/Jikoni Cafe covers both coffee and a casual bite at the same distance. The Cage Kids Cafe is another close coffee option at 0.2 miles. For groceries, NuLand Hot Stuff Company is half a mile out, with Food Lion and Westside Produce and Provisions each at 0.7 miles. Active residents will appreciate the tennis courts at Lafayette Park (0.4 miles), Tidewater Gymnastics Academy (0.5 miles), and Torch Yoga Norfolk (0.6 miles).

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a five-minute drive from 501 Carolina Avenue, and USCG Base Portsmouth is six minutes out — making this address one of the more commute-friendly options in the area for service members assigned to either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's stability and park access tend to appeal to families who move frequently and want a home that feels settled from day one.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to homes with genuine history rather than simulated charm, 501 Carolina Avenue — built in 1913 — is worth a serious look. Over a century of continuous habitation means the bones here are proven, and the neighborhood context matches: curved streets, mature trees, and small parks within walking distance. This is the kind of address that norfolk virginia realty enthusiasts recognize as a true find — a pre-WWI home in a neighborhood that has aged gracefully around it.

More buyer questions

How far is 501 Carolina Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a five-minute drive from 501 Carolina Avenue, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in Norfolk. USCG Base Portsmouth is only slightly farther at about six minutes.

What parks are within walking distance of 501 Carolina Avenue?

Carolina Circle is just 0.1 miles away, Colonial Circle is 0.2 miles, and the Colonial Place Greenway is 0.3 miles — all reachable on foot in under ten minutes. The tennis courts at Lafayette Park are also accessible at 0.4 miles.

What year was 501 Carolina Avenue built?

The home was built in 1913, making it over 110 years old and one of the older residential properties in this part of Norfolk. Homes of this era typically feature larger room dimensions and architectural details not found in modern construction.

Is 501 Carolina Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone status can affect insurance costs.

How walkable is the area around 501 Carolina Avenue?

The neighborhood is notably walkable — multiple restaurants, coffee shops, a park, and grocery options are all within half a mile. Sidewalks connect the block to nearby destinations, and the street grid makes cycling or walking to errands practical for daily life.

Want to know more about 501 Carolina Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan are ready to walk you through everything — reach out to get started.

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

1913

Price / sqft

$211

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,520/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10638237

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,114
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Attic, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Sump Pump

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement, Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Shingle,Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
COLONIAL PLACE
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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

Explore this neighborhood

Colonial Place

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

$365K

Median sale · 12 mo

$238

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

13

For sale now

$85K

HH income

56.4%

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

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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

$2,904/mo

Principal & interest

$2,314

Property tax

$460

Home insurance

$130

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

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

$40,000 – $445,000

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.

4250 Granby ST #107 · 0.6 mi · 2,082 sqft$321,000 sold 2026-05
322 W 29th ST · 0.4 mi · 2,019 sqft$370,000 sold 2026-02
228 W 27th ST · 0.6 mi · 2,191 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$446,000

Price / Sq Ft

$211

Annual Taxes

$5,520

Monthly Tax

$460

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.24%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 6, 2026$446,000—
Price increasedJul 17, 2026$446,000+$11,000
SoldJul 16, 2026$446,000—

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 501 Carolina Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Granby Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Blair Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Maury (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 501 Carolina 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.
Is there a gym near 501 Carolina Ave?+
Yes — Tennis courts at Lafayette Park is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 501 Carolina Ave?+
Carolina Circle is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 501 Carolina Ave?+
NuLand Hot Stuff Company is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Cutta's Kitchen (0.2 mi).
Does 501 Carolina Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 501 Carolina Ave built?+
It was built in 1913, 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 Brian Wurst · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10638237

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501 Carolina Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10638237 · 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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