8 days on market
$349,900
542 Hyde Park Rd
Norfolk, Virginia 23503
MLS# 10639470 · HYDE PARK · Norfolk VA
Updated Jun 21, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,116/mo
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Price / sq ft
$259
1,353 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1942
84 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,353
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryMary Calcott Elementary School5/10
- MiddleNorthside Middle School3/10
- 2/10
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About this home
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…
Listed by Michael Daugherty · Own Real Estate LLC
VaHome Team property overview
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.
Frequently asked 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.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,353
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$349,900
Price / Sq Ft
$259
Annual Taxes
$2,380
Monthly Tax
$198
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.68%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 13, 2026 | $349,900 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $349,900 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched Jun 21, 2026.
Total Assessed
$193,500
Land
$82,400
Improvement
$111,100
Parcel ID: 1540167295
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About buying in Norfolk
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA range from historic district townhouses in Ghent (23507) and waterfront condos along the Elizabeth River to ranch-style family homes in Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona. As the cultural and economic heart of Hampton Roads, Norfolk offers something for nearly every buyer: $200K starter homes in Ocean View (23503, 23518), $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent (23517), executive homes near Old Dominion University (23508), and luxury riverfront properties in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — and the city is also home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University. The active-duty military and academic communities drive steady year-round demand. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View, and historically strong specialty programs at the Governor's School for the Arts. Buyers searching the 23510 (downtown) and 23508 (West Ghent / ODU corridor) ZIP codes will find the strongest mix of urban walkability and historic architecture; 23503 and 23518 (Ocean View) offer the most affordable waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS inventory below updates every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,116/moPrincipal & interest
$1,816
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.
Listed by Own Real Estate LLC · MLS# 10639470
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$349,900
542 Hyde Park RD, NORFOLK VA 23503
Norfolk, Virginia 23503
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