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520 Nelson ST, NORFOLK VA 23523 - Main photo
$303,000
$159 / sqft · est. $1,957/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,900sqft
19days on market

520 Nelson St, Norfolk, VA 23523

SoldResidential · built 1979 · BERKLEY

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this beautifully renovated home. brand-new flooring, fresh paint, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, and a new roof for peace of mind. Enjoy a versatile converted garage ideal for a home office, gym, or flex space to fit your lifestyle. Bright, inviting interiors make everyday living and entertaining effortless. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, and daily essentials. Move-in ready and designed for comfort, style, and flexibility.

Listing courtesy of Jameila Ingram · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10626264

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1979

Price / sqft

$159

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,557/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10626264

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,900
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Converted Gar
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
BERKLEY
Zoning
PDMU-2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
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 B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Ghent

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

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$233

Sold $/sq ft

23d

Days on market

64

For sale now

$83K

HH income

31.7%

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

$1,957/mo

Principal & interest

$1,572

Property tax

$296

Home insurance

$88

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$214,900 – $360,500

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.

304 E Liberty ST · 0.2 mi · 1,600 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-02
1100 Berkley Ave EXT · 0.7 mi · 2,122 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-01
1149 Wilson RD · 1 mi · 1,700 sqft$214,900 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$303,000

Price / Sq Ft

$159

Annual Taxes

$3,557

Monthly Tax

$296

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.17%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 1, 2026$303,000—
SoldMay 15, 2026$303,000—

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 520 Nelson St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are St. Helena Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Lake Taylor School (GreatSchools 3/10), Lake Taylor (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 520 Nelson 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.
Does 520 Nelson St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 520 Nelson St built?+
It was built in 1979, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Jameila Ingram · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10626264

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520 Nelson St, Norfolk, Virginia 23523 · MLS #10626264 · 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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