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$349,800
$259 / sqft · est. $2,115/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,353sqft
28days on market

542 Hyde Park Rd, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveResidential · built 1942 · HYDE PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 542 Hyde Park Road! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of charm and modern upgrades, including a new roof and new HVAC. Large windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting the freshly painted interior, stylish new lighting, and new laminate and carpet flooring throughout. The kitchen is sure to impress with all new sleek granite countertops, cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The home features four generously sized bedrooms and two beautifully updated full bathrooms with modern finishes. Enjoy the expansive backyard along with a detached garage, offering added convenience and plenty of space for storage or hobbies.

Listing courtesy of Michael Daugherty · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639470

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

542 Hyde Park Road is a four-bedroom, two-bath home in Norfolk's Hyde Park neighborhood, built in 1942 with 1,353 square feet of character-rich living space. Naval Station Norfolk is just seven minutes away, making daily commutes genuinely painless for active-duty households.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 542 Hyde Park Road apart is the combination of mid-century bones and a location that almost nothing else in this price tier can match. Four bedrooms in a 1942-era home means real room separation — not an open-plan afterthought. Add a sub-ten-minute drive to two major installations and a walkable neighborhood grid, and you have a property that earns its place on a serious short list.

HYDE PARK and the Norfolk real estate market

Hyde Park sits in the northeastern corner of Norfolk, a city that keeps turning up on lists of places worth paying attention to — and for good reason. The neighborhood itself was developed largely in the 1940s, which shows in the best possible way: mature tree canopy, brick and frame homes with real setbacks, and a street grid that actually makes sense to walk. Hyde Park Road runs through the heart of it, connecting you quickly to both Shore Drive and Little Creek Road without the stop-and-go of busier corridors. If you've been searching for sale norfolk options that give you genuine neighborhood character rather than a subdivision that could be anywhere in America, Hyde Park delivers. Norfolk as a city wraps around the waterfront, military installations, and a downtown that has added restaurants, breweries, and arts venues at a steady clip over the past decade. Hyde Park benefits from all of that without sitting in the middle of the noise.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are well covered from 542 Hyde Park Road. Grocery runs are quick with a Food Lion less than a mile away, and a Walmart Supercenter is reachable in under ten minutes. For coffee, Starbucks and local café options along Shore Drive are a short drive east. Ocean View Beach Park is roughly five minutes north, giving you genuine waterfront access without a waterfront price tag. Pharmacies, urgent care, and a handful of well-regarded casual dining spots cluster along Little Creek Road, so you're rarely traveling far for the basics.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is seven minutes from the front door, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is eight — two of Hampton Roads' largest installations within a single short commute. For a military household weighing a VA loan purchase, Hyde Park is one of the more strategically located neighborhoods in the city. Four bedrooms gives you the flexibility to grow into the space, and the 1942 construction means the home has already proven it can last.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms, two baths, and a neighborhood with real character — 542 Hyde Park Road is the kind of home that makes the jump into ownership feel worthwhile rather than like a compromise. Hyde Park's established streets and proximity to Ocean View Beach give everyday life a quality that newer cookie-cutter homes in norfolk's outer suburbs rarely match. The 1942 vintage means there's genuine architectural detail baked in, not applied as an afterthought.

More buyer questions

How far is 542 Hyde Park Road from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes by car from 542 Hyde Park Road via Little Creek Road. The route avoids most of the congestion that affects other parts of the city during peak hours.

What is the Hyde Park neighborhood like in Norfolk?

Hyde Park is a mid-century residential neighborhood in northeastern Norfolk characterized by mature trees, modest lot sizes, and a walkable street grid. It has a settled, established feel that newer subdivisions in the region typically lack.

Is 542 Hyde Park Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is shown in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone status can affect insurance requirements.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 542 Hyde Park Road have?

The home has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms across 1,353 square feet, all within a single-family residential structure built in 1942.

Where is the nearest beach or waterfront access to 542 Hyde Park Road?

Ocean View Beach Park is roughly five minutes north of the property, offering public waterfront access on the Chesapeake Bay. It's one of the more underrated amenities in this part of Norfolk.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Hyde Park and the surrounding Norfolk market well. Reach out to get straight answers about 542 Hyde Park Road and what it could mean for your next move.

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

1942

Price / sqft

$259

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,380/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639470

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,353
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
HYDE PARK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 C

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

In the Chesapeake Shores & Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk homes 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

$2,115/mo

Principal & interest

$1,815

Property tax

$198

Home insurance

$102

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

181% of $193,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,380/yr

Land share of assessed value

43% — $82,400

Improvements $111,100 · 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

$305,000 – $331,000

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.

1035 Quail ST · 2.4 mi · 1,300 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-07
6361 Dove ST · 2.5 mi · 1,400 sqft$326,000 sold 2026-03
6341 Edward ST · 2.5 mi · 1,400 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$349,800

Price / Sq Ft

$259

Annual Taxes

$2,380

Monthly Tax

$198

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.68%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 12, 2026$349,800—
Price reducedJul 10, 2026$349,800−$100
Currently listed—$349,800—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

81% above assessment

Total Assessed

$193,500

Land

$82,400

Improvement

$111,100

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

28 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 542 Hyde Park Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Mary Calcott 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 542 Hyde Park Rd 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 542 Hyde Park Rd?+
Northside Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 542 Hyde Park Rd?+
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Zero's Subs (0.2 mi).
Does 542 Hyde Park Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 542 Hyde Park Rd 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Michael Daugherty · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639470

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542 Hyde Park Rd, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10639470 · 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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