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Norfolk › OLD DOMINION PLACE › 522 W 27th St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10639793 · record updated Jun 24, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$260,000
$185 / sqft · est. $1,695/mo →
3beds
3.1baths
1,403sqft
9days on market

522 W 27th St, Norfolk, VA 23517

ActiveResidential · built 1916 · OLD DOMINION PLACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom single-family home in the heart of Norfolk is just waiting for you! With around 1,400 square feet, this home has plenty of space to make your own. Conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining, and other local amenities, making it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour!

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639793

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A century-old three-bedroom in Norfolk's Old Dominion Place neighborhood, 522 W 27th St packs 1,403 square feet of character into a compact lot just four minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — with walkable coffee shops, restaurants, and groceries right outside the door.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1916, this home carries the kind of architectural bones you simply can't replicate — and at just over 1,400 square feet across three bedrooms and three full baths plus a half, it uses every inch thoughtfully. The 0.06-acre lot keeps maintenance light while the surrounding block delivers a walkable, urban-village energy that newer subdivisions rarely achieve. Three and a half baths in a home this age is genuinely uncommon and adds real daily comfort.

OLD DOMINION PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Old Dominion Place sits in the heart of Norfolk, one of the city's older residential pockets where early-twentieth-century architecture lines streets that connect quickly to everything. The neighborhood has a lived-in, creative energy — independent restaurants and coffee shops cluster within a few blocks, and Munson Park is a short walk away for a quick reset. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, and Old Dominion Place leans toward the kind of place where people put down roots and stay. If you've been searching for a norfolk home for sale with genuine character rather than cookie-cutter construction, this corner of the city rewards a closer look. The broader Ghent and Wards Corner corridors are nearby, and downtown Norfolk is an easy drive. City of Norfolk jurisdiction means straightforward municipal services and a dense network of transit and road connections.

What's nearby

Daily life from 522 W 27th St is genuinely walkable. Regular Ass Sandwich, Handsome Biscuit, and Handsome Chicken are all within a tenth of a mile — a real restaurant row at your doorstep. Coffee is equally close: Handsome Biscuit doubles as a coffee stop, and both Mea Culpa Cafe and Kobros Coffee are within two blocks. Groceries are covered three ways at 0.3 miles — ALDI, Food Lion, and Edible Arrangements all land at the same distance. For fitness, Torch Yoga Norfolk is 0.1 miles away, with Adroit CrossFit and Burn Boot Camp just slightly farther. Munson Park and Meditation Park round out the outdoor options.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — making 522 W 27th St one of the more strategically located addresses in the area for active-duty families. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the walkable neighborhood means a second car isn't always a necessity. Short commutes and a tight-knit block make daily life easier during deployments and busy duty schedules.

For buyers drawn to character

Homes built in 1916 have a presence that newer construction simply doesn't — plaster walls, proportioned rooms, and details that reflect a different era of craftsmanship. Old Dominion Place is exactly the kind of neighborhood where that history is respected and maintained. If real estate in norfolk va with authentic architectural character is what you're after, this address is worth a serious look rather than a quick scroll-past.

More buyer questions

How far is 522 W 27th St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closest residential options to the base on the Norfolk side of the water.

What neighborhood is 522 W 27th St in?

The home is located in Old Dominion Place, a historic residential neighborhood within the City of Norfolk known for its early-twentieth-century architecture and walkable access to local shops and dining.

Is 522 W 27th St in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and any relevant insurance considerations.

How walkable is the area around 522 W 27th St?

Very walkable — multiple restaurants, coffee shops, fitness studios, and three grocery options are all within 0.3 miles, and Munson Park is just a tenth of a mile away.

Does 522 W 27th St have an HOA?

Old Dominion Place is not a governed HOA community, so there are no mandatory association fees or deed restrictions tied to a homeowners association at this address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Old Dominion Place well — reach out to get a full picture of what ownership at 522 W 27th St looks like for your situation.

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

1916

Price / sqft

$185

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,239/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639793

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,403
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Other
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0630
Subdivision
OLD DOMINION PLACE
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

$242

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

11

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

$1,695/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$270

Home insurance

$76

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

Asking vs. assessment

99% of $263,300

City assessment record · taxes $3,239/yr

Land share of assessed value

13% — $35,000

Improvements $228,300 · assessor record ✓

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

$260,000 – $450,000

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.

255 College Cross · 1.6 mi · 1,390 sqft$312,000 sold 2026-05
255 College XRS #55 · 1.6 mi · 1,390 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-03
433 Saint Pauls BLVD #4D · 1.7 mi · 1,368 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$185

Annual Taxes

$3,239

Monthly Tax

$270

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 15, 2026$260,000—
Currently listed—$260,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$263,300

Land

$35,000

Improvement

$228,300

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.

Market tempo

9 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 522 W 27th 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 522 W 27th 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 522 W 27th St?+
Yes — Torch Yoga Norfolk is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 522 W 27th St?+
Munson Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 522 W 27th St?+
Edible Arrangements is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Regular Ass Sandwich (0.1 mi).
Does 522 W 27th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 522 W 27th St built?+
It was built in 1916, 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

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Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639793

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522 W 27th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23517 · MLS #10639793 · 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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