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$650,000
$249 / sqft · est. $4,102/mo →
5beds
3.1baths
2,607sqft
16days on market

5926 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · LARCHMONT

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Nestled in Norfolk's sought-after Edgewater neighborhood, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers timeless charm, tasteful updates, and exceptional versatility. Boasting approximately 2,600 square feet of living space, the home is ideally located close to Old Dominion University and just minutes from the Norfolk Naval Station, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, and Sewells Point Golf Course. Inside, you'll find this property has substantial living space. A renovated eat-in kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and seamless flow to the rear yard. Step outside to a professionally landscaped backyard oasis complete with a tranquil waterfall feature, gazebo, and fully fenced rear yard offering both privacy and serenity. Adding tremendous value and flexibility is the detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house—ideal for extended family, guests, a private home office, or potential rental income opportunity.

Listing courtesy of Emily Krikorian · RE/MAX Elevate · REIN MLS #10642722

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

5926 Powhatan Ave is a five-bedroom, 1940-built home in Norfolk with over 2,600 square feet and three and a half baths — a rare combination of vintage character and genuine space that's hard to find at this size in this part of the city.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms and 2,607 square feet in a 1940-era home means you're getting real room — not just square footage on paper. The half-bath adds everyday practicality, and the three full baths mean morning routines don't turn into negotiations. Homes with this bedroom count and this much pre-war character in Norfolk's inner neighborhoods don't come around often. The bones here are the draw.

LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market

Powhatan Avenue sits in a well-established section of Norfolk where the streets are lined with mature trees and homes that have real history behind them. The area around the 23508 zip code is one of the city's more walkable inner-ring neighborhoods — close to everything without feeling urban-dense. Neighbors here tend to put down roots, and the streetscape reflects that kind of long-term investment. Norfolk itself is a city that rewards people who explore it: waterfront parks, a thriving arts scene, independent restaurants, and a military presence that gives the community a grounded, purposeful energy. The Ghent district is just minutes away, offering some of the best dining and weekend activity in the region. Whether you're commuting to a base, working downtown, or just want a livable city that doesn't feel like a suburb, Norfolk delivers. 5926 Powhatan Ave puts you right in the middle of all of it.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Powhatan Ave. Ghent's coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques are a short drive or bike ride away. The Naro Expanded Cinema, a Norfolk landmark, is close by for weekend outings. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are both reachable within ten minutes. Larchmont-Edgewater Park and the Lafayette River waterfront offer green space and walking paths nearby. For commuters, both MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk are roughly seven minutes away — a genuinely short drive that makes base access one of this address's quiet strengths.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to both MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk makes 5926 Powhatan Ave one of the more strategically located addresses in the area for active-duty households. Five bedrooms means space for a home office, a guest room for visiting family, and still room for everyone else. If you're using a VA loan, this size of home in an established Norfolk neighborhood is exactly the kind of purchase that loan was designed to support.

For families upgrading

If you've been squeezing into a three-bedroom and waiting for the right moment to get more space, 5926 Powhatan Ave is worth a close look. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths give everyone in the household their own territory — and then some. The 1940 construction means solid craftsmanship and a floor plan with real rooms, not open-concept compromises. At 2,607 square feet, this is a home you can actually grow into.

More buyer questions

How far is 5926 Powhatan Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes away by car, making this address one of the more convenient options for sailors and civilians working on base. The route is straightforward with no highway required.

How far is 5926 Powhatan Ave from MARFORCOM Norfolk?

MARFORCOM Norfolk is also about seven minutes from Powhatan Ave — roughly the same distance as Naval Station Norfolk, which makes this location unusually practical for Marine Corps personnel assigned to the command.

What is the neighborhood like around 5926 Powhatan Ave?

The surrounding area is an established, tree-lined inner Norfolk neighborhood with a mix of pre-war and mid-century homes. It's walkable, close to Ghent, and has the kind of settled, long-term-resident feel that comes from decades of owner investment.

Is 5926 Powhatan Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any flood insurance considerations.

Does 5926 Powhatan Ave have an HOA?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be part of a mandatory HOA, though you should confirm this during the due-diligence period with your agent.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get the full picture on 5926 Powhatan Ave and what it takes to make it yours.

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

1940

Price / sqft

$249

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,476/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642722

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,607
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1900
Subdivision
LARCHMONT
Zoning
R-6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Larchmont

Larchmont is a residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century homes. The area offers a quiet, established feel with mature landscaping that creates a peaceful living environment.

$513K

Median sale · 12 mo

$236

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

24

For sale now

$144K

HH income

76.7%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$4,102/mo

Principal & interest

$3,373

Property tax

$540

Home insurance

$190

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

124% of $525,500

City assessment record · taxes $6,476/yr

Land share of assessed value

41% — $213,800

Improvements $311,700 · 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

$523,000 – $644,000

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.

1419 Armistead Bridge RD · 1.7 mi · 2,400 sqft$577,000 sold 2026-04
1338 Mallory CT · 1.8 mi · 2,398 sqft$565,000 sold 2026-02
1418 Armistead Bridge RD · 1.7 mi · 2,960 sqft$644,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$650,000

Price / Sq Ft

$249

Annual Taxes

$6,476

Monthly Tax

$540

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 8, 2026$650,000—
Price reducedJul 22, 2026$650,000−$49,900
Currently listed—$650,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

24% above assessment

Total Assessed

$525,500

Land

$213,800

Improvement

$311,700

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

16 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 5926 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 5926 Powhatan Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 5926 Powhatan Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5926 Powhatan Ave built?+
It was built in 1940, 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

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Listing courtesy of Emily Krikorian · RE/MAX Elevate · REIN MLS #10642722

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5926 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10642722 · 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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