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3beds
3.1baths
1,403sqft
80days on market

522 W 27th St, Norfolk, VA 23517

Under ContractResidential · built 1916 · OLD DOMINION PLACE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1916

Price / sqft

$176

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,239/yr

County

Norfolk VA

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

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

About this home

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

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A 1916-built, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in Old Dominion Place puts you steps from Ghent's coffee shops, raw bars, and green spaces — with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth just four minutes away. At 1,403 square feet on a compact lot, this is walkable Norfolk living at its most convenient.

Keep searching in Norfolk

See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23517, homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep., and homes for sale zoned for James Monroe Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Norfolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Colonial Place homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 522 W 27th Street apart is the rare combination of century-old character and an address that genuinely delivers on walkability. Three full baths plus a half bath in a 1916 home is uncommon — most properties of this era were built for a different era of living. Add a block-level concentration of restaurants, coffee, and fitness studios, and you have a Norfolk homes for sale candidate that checks lifestyle boxes most newer construction can't replicate.

OLD DOMINION PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Old Dominion Place sits at the seam between two of Norfolk's most beloved urban districts — the historic Ghent neighborhood and the medical corridor anchoring the city's west side. The streets here are lined with early-twentieth-century architecture, mature trees, and the kind of front-porch culture that makes neighbors into friends. Norfolk itself is a city that punches above its weight: a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum, and a restaurant culture that draws visitors from across Hampton Roads. The 23517 zip code is one of the city's most walkable, with daily errands, dining, and fitness all reachable on foot. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here once they discover how much the neighborhood delivers without a car.

What's nearby

Daily life from 522 W 27th Street is genuinely easy. TASTE is 0.1 miles away for groceries and a coffee stop, and ALDI is just 0.2 miles for a full pantry run. When you're ready to eat out, 350 Grace, Pizza Slice, and A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill are all essentially at your doorstep. Caffiend Coffee Co and Kobros Coffee are both within a block for your morning ritual. Fitness options are equally close — Jazzercise Norfolk at Mambo Room, Burn Boot Camp, and Pure Barre are all within 0.1 miles. Munson Park is a 0.3-mile walk, and Ghent Dog Park is just 0.4 miles for four-legged members of the household.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a four-minute drive from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes out — making 522 W 27th Street one of the shortest commutes in the region for personnel assigned to either installation. A VA loan can be a strong fit for this property type, and the walkable neighborhood means one car can genuinely go further here than in most Hampton Roads zip codes.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 1916, this home carries more than a century of Norfolk history in its bones. Old Dominion Place is the kind of block where the architecture tells a story — original-era streetscapes, mature canopy trees, and a neighborhood identity that no new subdivision can manufacture. If you're drawn to homes for sale in 23517 because you want something with real provenance, 522 W 27th Street delivers that in full.

More buyer questions

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

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car from 522 W 27th Street. USCG Base Portsmouth is about five minutes away, making this address one of the closest residential options to both installations.

What neighborhood is 522 W 27th Street in?

The home is located in Old Dominion Place, a historic subdivision that sits at the edge of Norfolk's Ghent district. The area is known for its early-twentieth-century architecture, walkable streets, and proximity to the city's arts and dining corridors.

Is 522 W 27th Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23517 zip code.

What schools serve 522 W 27th Street?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for James Monroe Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find this address falls within that attendance zone — the Schools tile on this page has current boundary and rating details.

How walkable is the Old Dominion Place neighborhood?

Very walkable — groceries at TASTE and ALDI, multiple restaurants, two coffee shops, three fitness studios, and Munson Park are all within 0.4 miles of the front door, making car-free errands genuinely practical for most daily needs.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Old Dominion Place well. Reach out to get a full picture of what 522 W 27th Street offers and how it fits your timeline.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

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.

$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

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

$1,624/mo

Principal & interest

$1,282

Property tax

$270

Home insurance

$72

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

Asking vs. assessment

94% of $263,300

City assessment record · taxes $3,239/yr

Land share of assessed value

13% — $35,000

Improvements $228,300 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$248,000 – $320,000

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.

527 W 20th ST #404 · 0.4 mi · 1,250 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-03
414 W 28th ST · 0.1 mi · 1,640 sqft$312,500 sold 2026-08
1040 Brandon AVE #5 · 0.7 mi · 1,512 sqft$248,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$247,000

Price / Sq Ft

$176

Annual Taxes

$3,239

Monthly Tax

$270

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.31%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 30, 2026$247,000—
Price reducedJul 27, 2026$247,000−$13,000
Currently listed—$247,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% below 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.

Questions buyers ask

Is 522 W 27th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are James Monroe Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), 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 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.

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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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