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$375,000
$163 / sqft · est. $2,280/mo →
2,300sqft
139days on market

729 W 28th St, Norfolk, VA 23508

Under ContractMulti Family Residential · built 1921 · PARK PLACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Fully renovated duplex in historic Park Place. One unit is currently leased, while the second unit is vacant and ready for a new tenant or owner-occupant. Both units feature updated flooring, fresh paint, granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washers and dryers. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and local amenities. Back on the market due to buyer financing—no fault of the seller. Don't miss this opportunity! Sold as-is.

Listing courtesy of Ashley Fortes · BHHS PenFed Realty · REIN MLS #10625732

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

729 W 28th St is a 2,300-square-foot multi-family property built in 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia — sitting four minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and surrounded by walkable parks, local restaurants, and everyday conveniences that make this century-old address genuinely easy to live near.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 729 W 28th St apart is the combination of serious square footage — 2,300 feet across a multi-family footprint — and a location that's hard to replicate. You're four minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, six from USCG Base Portsmouth, and steps from Carolina Circle, Meditation Park, and a string of neighborhood spots that give this block real daily-life texture. The 1921 construction brings character that newer builds simply can't manufacture.

PARK PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

729 W 28th St sits in a historic residential corridor of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that punches well above its weight for livability. The blocks around W 28th St carry the architectural DNA of the early 20th century: wide lots, mature trees, and homes with genuine structural history. Norfolk itself is one of the most geographically diverse cities on the East Coast, anchored by the world's largest naval station and threaded with waterways, arts districts, and walkable commercial strips. This particular pocket of Norfolk sits between the Lafayette River corridor to the east and the Portsmouth border to the south, making it a genuinely central address. You're close to the action without being in the thick of it — a balance that's harder to find than it sounds. The neighborhood has a lived-in, community feel, with parks and gathering spots within a short walk in multiple directions.

What's nearby

Daily life flows easily from 729 W 28th St. Cutta's Kitchen and The Cage Kids Cafe are both within a tenth of a mile — coffee and a meal without moving your car. Coaches Sports Grill on 35th St and House of Consciousness/Jikoni Cafe are two blocks further and round out a solid local dining rotation. For groceries, NuLand Hot Stuff Company is 0.4 miles out, with Food Lion and Dollar General both reachable in under a mile. Carolina Circle is right at your doorstep, Meditation Park is 0.2 miles away, and Colonial Circle adds a third green space within a short walk. Torch Yoga Norfolk and Tidewater Gymnastics Academy are both within half a mile for anyone keeping an active routine.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and six to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math at 729 W 28th St works hard for military households. A VA loan can make a multi-family property like this one especially strategic, and the walkable parks and neighborhood cafes mean the family side of life is well covered too.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to homes with actual history, 729 W 28th St delivers. Built in 1921, this multi-family property carries over a century of Norfolk architecture in its bones — the kind of craftsmanship and proportion that define the early 20th century. Pair that with 2,300 square feet of usable space and a block lined with mature trees and pocket parks, and you have something genuinely distinctive.

More buyer questions

How far is 729 W 28th St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes away by car — one of the closest residential addresses you'll find to that installation in Norfolk. USCG Base Portsmouth adds another option at roughly six minutes.

What is the property type at 729 W 28th St?

729 W 28th St is classified as multi-family residential — a 2,300-square-foot structure built in 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia.

Where are the nearest parks to 729 W 28th St?

Carolina Circle is 0.1 miles away, Meditation Park is 0.2 miles, and Colonial Circle is 0.3 miles — three distinct green spaces all within easy walking distance of the address.

Is 729 W 28th St in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 729 W 28th St is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a multi-family property like 729 W 28th St?

Yes — a VA loan can be used to purchase a multi-family property as long as the buyer intends to occupy one of the units as a primary residence. It's worth confirming the unit count and current configuration with your lender.

Curious about 729 W 28th St? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and let's walk through what this address could mean for you.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1921

Price / sqft

$163

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,700/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10625732

Interior

Approx. sqft
2,300

Construction & exterior

Style
Over/Under
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Other,Vinyl

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PARK PLACE
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Colonial Place

Colonial Place is a historic residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture.

$365K

Median sale · 12 mo

$238

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

14

For sale now

$85K

HH income

56.4%

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

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

$2,280/mo

Principal & interest

$1,946

Property tax

$225

Home insurance

$109

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

$359,900 – $700,000

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.

728 Yarmouth ST · 1.4 mi · 2,200 sqft$470,000 sold 2026-01
239 College PL · 1.7 mi · 2,248 sqft$695,000 sold 2026-04
401 College PL #24 · 1.7 mi · 2,390 sqft$442,500 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$375,000

Price / Sq Ft

$163

Annual Taxes

$2,700

Monthly Tax

$225

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.72%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 18, 2026$375,000—
Price increasedJul 18, 2026$375,000+$10,000
Currently listed—$375,000—

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 729 W 28th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are James Monroe Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Blair Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Maury (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 729 W 28th St 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 729 W 28th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 729 W 28th St built?+
It was built in 1921, 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 Ashley Fortes · BHHS PenFed Realty · REIN MLS #10625732

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729 W 28th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10625732 · 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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