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5231 Powhatan AVE, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$663,000
$250 / sqft · est. $4,215/mo →
4beds
3.1baths
2,650sqft
3days on market

5231 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1928 · LARCHMONT

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

In the heart of the highly desirable community, this 4 bed/3.5 bath remodeled home offers perfect blend of charm and comfort with modern amenities like fiber cement siding and tankless water heater. A stunning addition enhances the home with 3 en-suite bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances and pantry, and inviting living spaces with hardwood flrs. 3rd flr bonus room has new carpet and would make a great office or playroom. Enjoy outdoor living with an oversized front porch, screened porch overlooking private backyard, and custom paver patio with built-in firepit. This exceptional property combines timeless character with thoughtful updates in an unbeatable location.

Listing courtesy of Jennifer Ziemer · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10637008

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

5231 Powhatan Ave is a 1928-built, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in Norfolk offering 2,650 square feet of character-rich living space, minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and a short walk to waterfront parks and everyday conveniences.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5231 Powhatan Ave apart is the rare combination of pre-war architectural bones — think the craftsmanship and proportions that newer construction simply doesn't replicate — paired with a floor plan large enough for a growing household. Four bedrooms and three and a half baths across 2,650 square feet gives everyone room to spread out, while the 1928 vintage means details like solid framing and generous room dimensions that feel genuinely livable rather than just photogenic.

LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market

Powhatan Ave sits in a well-established residential corridor of Norfolk where mature tree canopies line the streets and neighbors actually wave. The area has the kind of quiet, walkable character that makes it one of the more sought-after pockets when you're searching for a house to buy in Norfolk — close enough to Old Dominion University to feel energetic, but far enough from campus to feel like a real neighborhood. Norfolk itself is a city with serious staying power: a deep maritime heritage, a thriving arts scene, and a military presence that keeps the local economy stable across economic cycles. The surrounding blocks are a mix of well-kept historic homes and thoughtfully updated properties, giving the street a lived-in authenticity. You're in the heart of Hampton Roads here, with easy access to the rest of the region via major corridors — Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach are all within a reasonable drive.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from Powhatan Ave. Miller's Neighborhood Market is just 0.6 miles away for quick grocery runs, and The Ten Top Market is a mile out when you want more options. Starbucks is 0.4 miles away for your morning routine, and there's a second location at 0.8 miles if you're heading in the other direction. Bolling Avenue Lookout is practically at your doorstep at 0.2 miles — a great spot to decompress — and Whitehurst Beach Park and Bluestone Playground are both within 0.4 miles. Fitness is covered too, with the ODU Student Recreation & Well-Being Center just 0.4 miles away.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a six-minute drive from 5231 Powhatan Ave, and NSA Northwest Annex is eight minutes out. For a military household, that kind of proximity is hard to beat — short commutes mean more time at home. The four-bedroom layout handles PCS moves with ease, and VA loan eligibility makes this address worth a serious look for active-duty and veteran buyers.

For families upgrading

If you've outgrown your current space, 2,650 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths gives a growing family real room to breathe. Whitehurst Beach Park and Bluestone Playground are both under half a mile away, and the neighborhood's walkable, low-traffic streets make it the kind of place where kids can actually be kids. The 1928 construction means the home has a solidity and scale that newer builds rarely match.

More buyer questions

How far is 5231 Powhatan Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 5231 Powhatan Ave. The route is straightforward via the Downtown Tunnel or the Midtown Tunnel, depending on traffic.

What is the architectural style of the home at 5231 Powhatan Ave?

The home was built in 1928, placing it in the late Colonial Revival and Craftsman-influenced era common to Norfolk's established residential neighborhoods. Homes of this vintage typically feature solid construction, generous room proportions, and architectural details not commonly found in modern builds.

Are there parks within walking distance of 5231 Powhatan Ave?

Yes — Bolling Avenue Lookout is just 0.2 miles away, and both Whitehurst Beach Park and Bluestone Playground are within 0.4 miles, making outdoor time genuinely accessible on foot.

Is 5231 Powhatan Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the most current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that information and discussing it with your insurance agent.

Does 5231 Powhatan Ave have an HOA?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be subject to a mandatory homeowners association, though buyers should verify during the due-diligence period.

Ready to walk through 5231 Powhatan Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Norfolk corridor well — reach out and let's set up a tour.

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

1928

Price / sqft

$250

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,972/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637008

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

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

$4,215/mo

Principal & interest

$3,440

Property tax

$581

Home insurance

$193

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

$345,000 – $577,000

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.

5327 Rolfe AVE · 0.1 mi · 2,429 sqft$534,000 sold 2026-06
1415 Buckingham AVE · 0.3 mi · 2,448 sqft$465,000 sold 2026-05
5410 Studeley AVE · 0.3 mi · 2,384 sqft$409,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$663,000

Price / Sq Ft

$250

Annual Taxes

$6,972

Monthly Tax

$581

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 22, 2026$663,000—
Price increasedJun 25, 2026$663,000+$48,000
SoldJun 22, 2026$663,000—

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 5231 Powhatan Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Larchmont Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Blair Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Maury (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5231 Powhatan 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.
Is there a gym near 5231 Powhatan Ave?+
Yes — ODU Student Recreation & Well-Being Center is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5231 Powhatan Ave?+
Bolling Avenue Lookout is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 5231 Powhatan Ave?+
Miller's Neighborhood Market is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.3 mi).
Does 5231 Powhatan Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5231 Powhatan Ave built?+
It was built in 1928, 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 Jennifer Ziemer · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10637008

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5231 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10637008 · 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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