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$295,000
$229 / sqft · est. $1,867/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,287sqft
1days on market

543 Draper Dr, Norfolk, VA 23505

Under ContractResidential · built 1942 · OAKDALE FARMS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming ranch-style home on a corner lot in a central location! This home is completely move-in ready! Step into the desirable open-concept living area featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring and upgraded recessed lighting. Eat-in kitchen with espresso cabinetry, granite counters, and a stainless appliance package, bartop open to family room. Spacious primary suite w/private en-suite bath & walk-in closet. Two additional spare bedrooms offering ample closet space, along with an additional upgraded hall bath. Plenty of storage w/great size laundry room and pantry! Fully fenced backyard w/refinished deck & storage shed. All that's left to do is move in!

Listing courtesy of Conner Walters · World Class Realty & Prop Mgmt · REIN MLS #10645415

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Built in 1942, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Norfolk home clocks in at 1,287 square feet with a classic mid-century bones and a location that puts Naval Station Norfolk just seven minutes away. Groceries, parks, and a solid gym lineup are all within half a mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 543 Draper Drive apart is the combination of genuine 1940s character and an unbeatable northwest Norfolk position. You're less than a mile from multiple grocery options, a handful of local and Latin-inspired restaurants, and three distinct green spaces — all without sacrificing quick access to the base corridor. Homes with this kind of walkable, everyday convenience in this zip code don't come around often.

OAKDALE FARMS and the Norfolk real estate market

Draper Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of northwest Norfolk, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in Hampton Roads. The streets here have a settled, established feel: mature trees, modest lots, and neighbors who've been around long enough to wave from the porch. The surrounding area blends working-class Norfolk roots with a growing wave of younger households drawn by the proximity to base and the relative affordability of the 23505 zip code. Village Park is just three blocks away, giving the neighborhood a genuine community anchor. Pennstock Triangle and the Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail are both under a mile out, so outdoor options are genuinely accessible. Norfolk as a whole offers a deep mix of waterfront culture, independent dining, and military community — and this corner of it delivers the everyday-practical side of that lifestyle without the traffic headaches of the more central districts.

What's nearby

Daily errands are almost effortless from 543 Draper Drive. Watergate 7 is just 0.2 miles away and doubles as both a grocery stop and a dining option. LA K-TRACHITA STORE and Food Lion are both within 0.4 miles for additional grocery runs. El Sabor K-tracho and Maya Restaurant round out a strong local food scene within a few blocks. When you need a morning pick-me-up, Panera Bread and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are both 0.5 miles out. Planet Fitness at 0.4 miles is the closest gym, with Somnium CrossFit and Hyrox Norfolk both under a mile for more specialized training.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is a straight seven-minute drive from 543 Draper Drive — and so is MARFORCOM Norfolk. For active-duty households, that kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely hard to find. A VA loan can make ownership here a practical path, and the 1,287-square-foot layout gives a small family real room to breathe between deployments and duty rotations.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 543 Draper Drive checks a lot of the right boxes: a manageable 1,287 square feet, a walkable northwest Norfolk location, and a neighborhood with real character rather than cookie-cutter sameness. Three bedrooms gives you flexibility — a home office, a guest room, or room to grow — without overextending on space.

More buyer questions

How far is 543 Draper Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes by car from 543 Draper Drive, making it one of the more conveniently positioned addresses in the 23505 zip code for base access.

What grocery stores are closest to 543 Draper Drive?

Watergate 7 is just 0.2 miles away, LA K-TRACHITA STORE is 0.3 miles, and Food Lion is 0.4 miles — so you have three distinct options all within a short walk or quick drive.

Are there parks near 543 Draper Drive?

Yes — Village Park is 0.3 miles away, Pennstock Triangle is 0.5 miles, and the Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail multi-use trail is 0.6 miles out, giving you solid outdoor options at multiple distances.

Is 543 Draper Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data specific to this parcel.

What is the square footage and layout of 543 Draper Drive?

The home is 1,287 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, built in 1942 as a single-family residential property.

Curious about 543 Draper Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this northwest Norfolk corridor well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.

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

1942

Price / sqft

$229

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,006/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10645415

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,287
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Full,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2000
Subdivision
OAKDALE FARMS
Zoning
R-7
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
4 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Related to Seller

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

$1,867/mo

Principal & interest

$1,531

Property tax

$251

Home insurance

$86

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

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

$169,000 – $357,000

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.

3312 Argonne AVE · 2.6 mi · 1,300 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-06
3220 Lens AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,254 sqft$257,000 sold 2026-06
3127 Peronne AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,320 sqft$204,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$295,000

Price / Sq Ft

$229

Annual Taxes

$3,006

Monthly Tax

$251

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.02%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 29, 2026$295,000—
Currently listed—$295,000—

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 543 Draper Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Suburban Park Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 543 Draper Dr 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.
Does 543 Draper Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 543 Draper Dr 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Conner Walters · World Class Realty & Prop Mgmt · REIN MLS #10645415

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543 Draper Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23505 · MLS #10645415 · 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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