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3beds
2.1baths
1,550sqft
$223per sqft
8days on market

5509 Sandpiper Ln, Norfolk, VA 23502

ActiveResidential · built 1958 · POPLAR HALLS · MLS #10658651

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome to 5509 Sandpiper Lane! Nestled in a quaint Norfolk neighborhood, this split-level home offers a central location close to highways, military bases, and shopping. High ceilings and large windows create a bright, welcoming living space, while the kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a tile backsplash. With multiple living areas, an attached garage, and a fenced backyard with a patio and storage shed, there's plenty of space to relax, entertain, and make yourself at home.

Listing courtesy of Kristyn Michael · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10658651

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1958
Price / sqft$223
HOANone
Taxes$3,247/yr
CountyNorfolk VA
MLS #10658651

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,550
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Split-Level, Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Partial,Privacy

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
POPLAR HALLS
Zoning
R-6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

5509 Sandpiper LN is a 1,550-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1958. Two full bases sit about nine minutes away. Daily errands, food, and green space are all within half a mile. It's a compact, well-located address in the 23502 zip code.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5509 Sandpiper LN apart is its tight cluster of conveniences. Groceries, coffee, a gym, and a park are all under half a mile. Two major installations — USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — are each about nine minutes out. The 1958 construction gives the block a settled, tree-lined character you don't find in newer subdivisions. Among Norfolk homes for sale, this address punches above its square footage in location value.

POPLAR HALLS and the Norfolk real estate market

Sandpiper LN sits in a quiet residential pocket of east-central Norfolk. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes, most built in the 1950s and 1960s. Lots tend to be modest but well-kept, and the neighborhood has a grounded, established feel. Neighbors have roots here, and the blocks are walkable without being busy. Norfolk itself is one of the most layered cities in Hampton Roads. It holds a deep maritime history, a lively arts district in Ghent, and a waterfront downtown that keeps growing. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 64 and Military Highway are both close, connecting you to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth in under 20 minutes. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23502 will find this zip sits at a practical crossroads of the region.

What's nearby

Royal Bazaar Indian Asian Market and Trinidad Latin Store are both within 0.4 to 0.5 miles, giving you a wide range of grocery options close to home. Royal Farms is the same distance for quick staples. Cool Flames Cafe and Dunkin' handle morning coffee, and Tamarind Restaurant rounds out dinner options nearby. Planet Fitness is 0.4 miles away for daily workouts. Poplar Hall Park is half a mile out and offers open green space for outdoor time. Ingleside Park is about a mile away for a longer outing.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each about nine minutes from the front door. That short commute keeps daily life simple on both ends of a shift. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Norfolk, and the property's age and size fit well within standard VA appraisal norms. The 23502 zip is a known quantity for lenders familiar with the Hampton Roads market.

For first-time buyers

At 1,550 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, this home offers real space without overwhelming square footage to maintain. The 1958 build means solid bones and a neighborhood that has already proven itself over decades. Groceries, a gym, and a park are all under half a mile, so a first car or a second car stays parked more often. It's a practical entry point into Norfolk homeownership.

More buyer questions

How far is 5509 Sandpiper LN from USCG Base Portsmouth?

The drive is about nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also roughly nine minutes away in the same direction.

What zip code is 5509 Sandpiper LN in?

The property is in the 23502 zip code in Norfolk, Virginia. It sits in the east-central part of the city near Military Highway.

Is 5509 Sandpiper LN in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.

What schools serve 5509 Sandpiper LN?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School or homes for sale zoned for Ghent School will want to verify current attendance zones directly with Norfolk Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Are there parks near 5509 Sandpiper LN?

Poplar Hall Park is about half a mile away, and Ingleside Park is roughly one mile out. Both offer outdoor space within easy reach of the address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straight answer on anything about this address or the surrounding area.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighB. T. Washington High School
2/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25
MiddleLake Taylor School
1.7/10
Down 0.5 from 2024–25
ElementaryPoplar Halls Elementary
—

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

12min·6.5mi

NNSY

Navy

14min·7.7mi

NMCP

Navy

15min·8mi

Little Creek

Navy

19min·8.8mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

16min·10mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

8.5 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhoodPoplar Halls

Poplar Halls is a neighborhood on the east side of Norfolk, in the 23502 ZIP code. Military Highway, Virginia Beach Boulevard and Interstate 264 frame the area.

$355KMedian sale · 12 mo
$191Sold $/sq ft
21dDays on market
5For sale now
$76KHH income
50.8%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$2,161/mo

Principal & interest

$1,790

Property tax

$271

Home insurance

$101

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 & historyComparables

Asking vs. assessment131% of $264,000City assessment record · taxes $3,247/yr
Land share of assessed value28% · $75,000Improvements $189,000 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$320,000 – $575,000The 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.
242 Lucian CT · 0.7 mi · 1,650 sqft$575,000 sold 2026-10
326 W Mcginnis CIR · 1.1 mi · 1,534 sqft$389,900 sold 2026-11
104 Kidd BLVD · 1.2 mi · 1,543 sqft$361,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$345,000

Price / Sq Ft

$223

Annual Taxes

$3,247

Monthly Tax

$271

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.94%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 22, 2026$345,000—
Currently listed—$345,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

31% above assessment

Total Assessed

$264,000

Land

$75,000

Improvement

$189,000

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.

8 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
5509 Sandpiper Lnthis home$345,00032.11,550$223
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 5509 Sandpiper Ln in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Poplar Halls Elementary, Lake Taylor School (VaHome School Score 1.7/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5509 Sandpiper Ln 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 5509 Sandpiper Ln have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5509 Sandpiper Ln built?
It was built in 1958, 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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