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3beds
1.1baths
1,449sqft
0days on market

508 Connecticut Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

New ListingResidential · built 1918 · COLONIAL PLACE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1918

Price / sqft

$231

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,699/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10653992

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,449
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Attic, Office/Study, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement, Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
16+ SEER A/C, Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0700
Subdivision
COLONIAL PLACE
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Beautifully updated home situated on a tree-lined street. The renovated kitchen features an opened wall to the dining room, creating a more connected living and entertaining space, along with a new sink, backsplash, and updated cabinet hardware. Additional improvements include fresh paint throughout, reclaimed wood detailing on the front door, updated bathrooms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical updates. Beautiful hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, and a stunning staircase add to the home's character. The second floor offers spacious bedrooms plus a versatile room great for an office or study. Laundry has been relocated to the basement, allowing for increased living space on the main floor. Outside, enjoy a large deck, newly planted Bermuda sod, and recent tree removal in both the front and backyard.

Listing courtesy of Steve Marable · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10653992

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

508 Connecticut Avenue is a 1918-built, 3-bedroom Norfolk home with 1,449 square feet of century-old character, sitting less than a mile from walkable groceries, coffee, and craft beer — and just six minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 508 Connecticut Avenue apart is the combination of genuine early-20th-century architecture and an uncommonly walkable block. Rhode Island Circle is two-tenths of a mile away, Voyager Coffee and Elation Brewing are a short stroll, and two grocery options sit within a third of a mile. You get the texture of a historic Norfolk neighborhood without trading away everyday convenience.

COLONIAL PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Connecticut Avenue sits in the Larchmont-adjacent corridor of Norfolk — a part of the city where early-1900s homes line wide streets and neighbors actually know each other's names. The blocks here have a settled, unhurried feel that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Norfolk itself is one of the most layered cities on the East Coast: a working waterfront, a serious arts scene, world-class medical facilities, and some of the most architecturally interesting residential streets in coastal Virginia. The 23508 zip code in particular draws people who want proximity to downtown Norfolk and the medical district without giving up a real yard and a front porch. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often find that this zip code punches well above its size — dense with amenities, short on pretension, and genuinely livable in all four seasons.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 508 Connecticut Avenue. The Ten Top Market and Westside Produce and Provisions are both 0.3 miles away, and NuLand Hot Stuff Company adds a third grocery option at 0.4 miles — a walkable trifecta that most addresses can't claim. When the day winds down, Bakehouse Pizza at Elation and Elation Brewing are right around the corner. Voyager Coffee and Starving Artist Cafe handle morning routines. For fitness, Universal Combat Center and GUD Yoga are 0.3 miles out, with Tidewater Gymnastics Academy a half-mile away. Rhode Island Circle, the 47th Street Rain Garden, and Delaware Circle give you three distinct green spaces within a five-minute walk.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven. That kind of commute matters when duty schedules are unpredictable. VA loan eligibility makes a century-old home like this one genuinely accessible, and the walkable block means a second car isn't always a necessity — a real advantage for households managing a deployment cycle.

For buyers drawn to character

Homes built in 1918 don't come with the quirks of new construction — they come with the quirks of history. The proportions, the woodwork, the way the light moves through older windows: none of that can be replicated. If you're drawn to homes for sale in 23508 precisely because you want something with a past, 508 Connecticut Avenue is the kind of address that rewards that instinct.

More buyer questions

How far is 508 Connecticut Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the area.

What year was 508 Connecticut Avenue built?

The home was built in 1918, placing it among Norfolk's earliest surviving residential stock and giving it over a century of architectural history.

Is 508 Connecticut Avenue in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the parcel.

What schools serve 508 Connecticut Avenue?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find that this address falls within those attendance zones — see the Schools tile on this page for full details.

How walkable is the block around 508 Connecticut Avenue?

Very. Three grocery stores, multiple coffee shops, a craft brewery, and two fitness studios are all within 0.4 miles, and three parks are within a five-minute walk.

Tom and Dariya Milan know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to talk through what 508 Connecticut Avenue could look like for your situation — no pressure, just straight answers.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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Flood & environment

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

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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.

$390K

Median sale · 12 mo

$225

Sold $/sq ft

17d

Days on market

17

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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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

$2,144/mo

Principal & interest

$1,738

Property tax

$308

Home insurance

$98

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$248,000 – $340,000

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.

115 Dumont AVE · 1 mi · 1,400 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-07
1034 W 35th ST · 0.9 mi · 1,563 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-07
718 W 31st ST · 0.8 mi · 1,662 sqft$320,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$335,000

Price / Sq Ft

$231

Annual Taxes

$3,699

Monthly Tax

$308

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.10%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 17, 2026$335,000—
Currently listed—$335,000—

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.

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 508 Connecticut Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Granby Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.2/10), 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 508 Connecticut 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 508 Connecticut Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 508 Connecticut Ave built?+
It was built in 1918, per the listing record.

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