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519 Burleigh AVE, NORFOLK VA 23505 - Main photo
$420,000
$196 / sqft · est. $2,725/mo →
4beds
2baths
2,147sqft
3days on market

519 Burleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505

SoldResidential · built 1942 · VIRGINIA GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to 519 Burleigh Ave, where comfort, style, and convenience come together in this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desired Ward's Quarter neighborhood. Ideally located with easy interstate access, you'll enjoy quick trips to the beach, downtown, shopping, and dining. Inside, natural light fills the inviting layout, featuring fresh paint, new flooring, and spacious living areas perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen offers new appliances, ample cabinetry, and modern finishes. Both bathrooms have been tastefully upgraded, while major improvements including updated HVAC, electrical, plumbing, new roof, and gutters provide peace of mind. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard and detached garage, ideal for storage, hobbies, or extra parking. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated throughout, this home is one you don't want to miss. Schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of Autumn Love · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10634589

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

519 Burleigh Ave is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,147-square-foot home built in 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia. With Naval Station Norfolk just five minutes away and everyday conveniences within easy walking distance, this address puts a lot of Hampton Roads within reach.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 519 Burleigh Ave apart is the combination of genuine 1940s character — think solid construction, established lot, and the kind of proportions that newer builds rarely match — paired with a location that's hard to beat. Four bedrooms and two full baths across 2,147 square feet gives you real room to spread out, and the proximity to two major military installations makes this one of Norfolk's most strategically positioned addresses.

VIRGINIA GARDENS and the Norfolk real estate market

Burleigh Avenue sits in a mature, tree-lined section of north Norfolk where mid-century homes line wide streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The area has a settled, residential feel without feeling sleepy — there's genuine walkability, a mix of long-time owners and newer arrivals, and a strong sense of place that newer subdivisions simply haven't had time to develop. If you've been browsing houses for sale norfolk and wondering which pockets still offer that classic neighborhood energy, this corridor delivers it. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most dynamic cities: home to a world-class naval installation, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and a diverse food and arts scene. The north side of the city, where Burleigh Ave lives, is especially convenient — you're close to the water, close to the bases, and close to the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes daily life genuinely easy.

What's nearby

North Shore Road Playground is just a tenth of a mile away — an easy walk on any afternoon. Titustown Park is six-tenths of a mile out when you want more space to roam. For coffee, Millers is a quick 0.3-mile trip, and both Clean Eatz and Starbucks are within 0.7 miles. Dinner options are equally convenient: Wan Shung Chinese Restaurant and Homemade Pierogi are each under 0.6 miles, and Little Caesars Pizza is right there at 0.6 miles when it's that kind of night. Harris Teeter handles grocery runs at just 0.7 miles away.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk and MARFORCOM Norfolk are each about five minutes from 519 Burleigh Ave — a commute that's genuinely rare to find. For military households weighing BAH and looking to maximize a VA loan, this location checks every practical box while still landing you in a real neighborhood with parks, restaurants, and grocery stores all within walking distance.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and over 2,100 square feet give a growing family genuine room to breathe. The 1942 build means thick walls, real hardwood-era construction, and a lot size that newer infill homes can't match. Add a park literally down the block and a Harris Teeter less than a mile away, and the everyday logistics of family life get a lot simpler.

More buyer questions

How far is 519 Burleigh Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately five minutes by car from 519 Burleigh Ave, making it one of the closest residential streets to the base's main gates. MARFORCOM Norfolk is similarly about five minutes away.

What is the square footage and layout of 519 Burleigh Ave?

The home offers 2,147 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, all within a single-family residential structure built in 1942.

Is 519 Burleigh Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 519 Burleigh Ave?

Harris Teeter is the closest full-service grocery option, located about 0.7 miles from the property — a short drive or a manageable bike ride.

What year was 519 Burleigh Ave built and what does that mean for the home?

The home was built in 1942, placing it firmly in the mid-century construction era known for solid framing, generous room proportions, and established lot sizes that are difficult to find in newer developments.

Want to see 519 Burleigh Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$196

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,084/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634589

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,147
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
VIRGINIA GARDENS
Zoning
R-7
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car
Possession
SETTLEMENT
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 C

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

In the Lakewood Area neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk houses for sale →

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

$2,725/mo

Principal & interest

$2,179

Property tax

$424

Home insurance

$123

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

$284,000 – $475,000

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.

205 W 36th ST · 2.5 mi · 2,199 sqft$284,000 sold 2026-05
526 W 36th ST · 2.5 mi · 2,200 sqft$374,900 sold 2026-02
3611 Debree AVE · 2.5 mi · 2,236 sqft$405,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$420,000

Price / Sq Ft

$196

Annual Taxes

$5,084

Monthly Tax

$424

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.21%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 13, 2026$420,000—
SoldJun 1, 2026$420,000—

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 519 Burleigh Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Granby Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 519 Burleigh 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.
Are there parks near 519 Burleigh Ave?+
North Shore Road Playground is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 519 Burleigh Ave?+
Harris Teeter is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Wan Shung Chinese Restaurant (0.5 mi).
Does 519 Burleigh Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 519 Burleigh Ave built?+
It was built in 1942, 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 Autumn Love · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10634589

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519 Burleigh Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23505 · MLS #10634589 · 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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