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511 W 28th ST, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$261,500
$235 / sqft · est. $1,662/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,114sqft
5days on market

511 W 28th St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1951 · PARK PLACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to Norfolk's Park Place neighborhood — a move-in ready opportunity great for a first-time homebuyer. This refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,114 square feet of updated living space with new LVP flooring in the main areas, brand-new carpet in the bedrooms, and fresh neutral paint throughout. The kitchen has been upgraded with new countertops, sink, refrigerator, and stove, while both bathrooms feature new vanities. Major systems include HVAC (2021), water heater (2022), and roof (2010). Outside, enjoy a newly painted front porch, a spacious newly painted back deck, and a large fenced backyard on a 50x105 lot — wonderful for entertaining or pets. The driveway fits three vehicles with additional street parking, plus open green space next door adds extra breathing room. Conveniently located near Old Dominion University, downtown Ghent, Scope, Chrysler Hall, and the new Park Place Community Center.

Listing courtesy of Maura Callan-Bain · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10635359

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

511 W 28th St is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,114-square-foot home built in 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia. Compact, character-filled, and sitting just minutes from two major military installations, it puts a walkable, café-lined neighborhood right at your door.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 511 W 28th St apart is the rare combination of genuine mid-century bones and an almost absurdly walkable block. Within two-tenths of a mile you have yoga studios, CrossFit, coffee, and some of Norfolk's most talked-about eateries. Add a four-minute drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and you have a location that's genuinely hard to replicate at this size and era.

PARK PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

511 W 28th St sits in a close-knit residential pocket of Norfolk where the streets feel lived-in and the neighbors tend to know each other's names. The surrounding blocks carry the relaxed, slightly artsy energy that defines this part of the city — independent restaurants, boutique fitness studios, and corner coffee shops have replaced the chain sprawl you'd find elsewhere. If you're looking to buy house in Norfolk and want something with real neighborhood texture rather than a subdivision feel, this corridor delivers. Norfolk itself is one of the most dynamic mid-size cities on the East Coast, anchored by a deep-water port, a thriving arts scene, and the largest naval complex in the world. The 23508 zip code puts you close to the urban core without the noise of downtown, and the mix of 1940s and 1950s homes along these streets gives the area a cohesion that newer developments simply can't manufacture.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from 511 W 28th St. Handsome Biscuit, Handsome Chicken, and Regular Ass Sandwich are all within a tenth of a mile — meaning a great meal is closer than most people's mailboxes. Mea Culpa Cafe and Kobros Coffee sit just 0.2 miles out when you need a morning ritual. Groceries are covered by ALDI and Food Lion, both 0.4 miles away, with an Edible Arrangements at 0.3 miles for the occasional treat. Torch Yoga Norfolk, Adroit CrossFit, and Burn Boot Camp are all within 0.2 miles for fitness. Munson Park and Meditation Park offer green space at 0.2 miles, and Carolina Circle rounds things out at half a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a four-minute drive from 511 W 28th St, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes out — two of the region's key installations within a single commute window. For families navigating BAH calculations or exploring a VA loan, this address lands in a strong position. The 1951 construction means solid bones, and the walkable block means a quality of life that holds up across multiple tours.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing your first purchase and want a home that actually feels like a neighborhood, 511 W 28th St is worth a serious look. At 1,114 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, it's a manageable footprint without feeling cramped. The 1951 build gives you character details newer construction skips, and the surrounding block — coffee, food, fitness, parks all within a quarter mile — means you won't need a car for half your errands. Exploring houses for sale norfolk virginia at this walkability level is rare.

More buyer questions

How far is 511 W 28th St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately a 4-minute drive from 511 W 28th St, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.

How far is 511 W 28th St from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about a 5-minute drive, sitting just slightly farther than Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and reachable without highway access.

What is the flood zone status for 511 W 28th St?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA map classification and any associated requirements.

Is 511 W 28th St in a walkable area of Norfolk?

Yes — restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, fitness studios, and parks are all within a half mile, making this one of the more walkable residential addresses in this part of Norfolk.

Does 511 W 28th St have a garage?

Garage details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough, as structural features can vary and may have been updated since the 1951 build.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what 511 W 28th St means for your move.

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

1951

Price / sqft

$235

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,743/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10635359

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,114
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, Library, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Level Flooring, Low Pile Carpet

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1269
Subdivision
PARK PLACE
Zoning
RESIDENT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Related to Seller

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.

$370K

Median sale · 12 mo

$240

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

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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

$1,662/mo

Principal & interest

$1,357

Property tax

$229

Home insurance

$76

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

$126,000 – $305,000

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.

726 W 27th ST · 0.2 mi · 1,089 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-03
200 W 31st ST #202 · 0.4 mi · 1,230 sqft$126,000 sold 2026-05
527 W 20th ST #404 · 0.4 mi · 1,250 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$261,500

Price / Sq Ft

$235

Annual Taxes

$2,743

Monthly Tax

$229

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 20, 2026$261,500—
Price increasedJun 25, 2026$261,500+$11,500
SoldJun 23, 2026$261,500—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 511 W 28th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are James Monroe 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 511 W 28th St 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 511 W 28th St?+
Yes — Torch Yoga Norfolk is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 511 W 28th St?+
Munson Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 511 W 28th St?+
Edible Arrangements is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Handsome Biscuit (0.1 mi).
Does 511 W 28th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 511 W 28th St built?+
It was built in 1951, 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 Maura Callan-Bain · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10635359

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511 W 28th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10635359 · 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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