4 days on market
$314,000
5260 Iowa Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 23513
MLS# 10635379 · BRANDON PLACE · Norfolk VA
Updated 2 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,070/mo
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Price / sq ft
$164
1,916 sq ft
Days on market
4
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1979
47 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,916
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryTanners Creek Elementary4/10
- MiddleNorview Middle School2/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Welcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family residence offering nearly 2,000 square feet of living space on a 0.1385-acre lot. Full of potential and ready for your personal touch, this home features generous room sizes, a flexible layout, and endless opportunities to make it truly your own. Plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Conveniently located near dining, shopping, t…
Listed by Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC
VaHome Team property overview
5260 Iowa Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,916-square-foot home built in 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia. Sitting close to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and USCG Base Portsmouth, it offers everyday convenience with food, coffee, and green space all within a short walk.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 5260 Iowa Avenue apart is the combination of solid square footage — nearly 1,900 feet across a single-family layout — and a location that genuinely works for daily life. You're eight minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, under a mile from multiple parks, and surrounded by a diverse mix of local eateries and quick-stop shops. That's a rare blend of space, access, and neighborhood texture in this part of Norfolk.
BRANDON PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Iowa Avenue sits in a well-established residential pocket of Norfolk — a city that has been home to one of the largest naval installations in the world for over a century. The surrounding streets have a lived-in, grounded character: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who have put down real roots. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, waterfront culture, and a deep military heritage, and this corner of it reflects that unpretentious, practical spirit. Whether you're searching for a house for sale in Norfolk for the first time or returning after a deployment, the area rewards familiarity — the more you explore, the more it makes sense. Norfolk sits in the heart of Hampton Roads, bordered by water on multiple sides, and connected to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth by a web of bridges and tunnels. The city's diversity shows up in its food, its people, and its architecture, and the neighborhood around Iowa Avenue is no exception.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 5260 Iowa Avenue. A BP and Azalea Food Mart are both within 0.3 miles, and Nikkos Tindahan Oriental Store is just 0.4 miles away for specialty grocery finds. When you want a quick bite, 7 Spices Caribbean Soul is two blocks out, and Boracay Philippine Cuisine is a short walk for Filipino comfort food. Dunkin' covers your morning coffee at 0.3 miles, with a Royal Farms and 7-Eleven rounding out the options nearby. For fitness and fresh air, North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park and 1STRING Sports Training are both under a mile, and Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park, Five Points Neighborhood Spot, and North Foxhall Playground give families and walkers plenty of green space to stretch out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and eleven to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math works. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and BAH rates in the Norfolk area are designed with homes like this in mind. Three bedrooms and nearly 1,900 square feet gives a military household real room to breathe between deployments and duty rotations.
For first-time buyers
If you're ready to buy a house in Norfolk and want a home with real square footage — not a starter-sized compromise — 5260 Iowa Avenue delivers. Nearly 1,900 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths, and a location where coffee, groceries, and parks are all within walking distance. It's a practical, livable home in a city that rewards putting down roots.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 5260 Iowa Avenue from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient off-base locations for service members stationed there.
How far is 5260 Iowa Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly 11 minutes away by car, an easy commute for Coast Guard personnel looking for housing in the Norfolk area.
What is the flood zone status for 5260 Iowa Avenue?
Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and any associated requirements.
Is there a homeowners association at 5260 Iowa Avenue?
Based on available information, this property does not carry an HOA, which means no additional association dues or governing restrictions beyond standard city ordinances.
Where are the nearest parks to 5260 Iowa Avenue?
Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park is about 0.7 miles away, Five Points Neighborhood Spot is 0.8 miles, and North Foxhall Playground is just under a mile — all reachable on foot or by a very short drive.
Want to see 5260 Iowa Avenue in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough on your schedule.
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Location & Neighborhood
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5260 Iowa AVE, Norfolk
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,916
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
None
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$314,000
Price / Sq Ft
$164
Annual Taxes
$4,188
Monthly Tax
$349
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.33%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 15, 2026 | $314,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $314,000 | — |
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About buying in Norfolk
Norfolk offers some of the most diverse housing options in Hampton Roads — historic Ghent townhomes, Larchmont craftsmen, modern downtown condos, and bungalow neighborhoods in Park Place and Colonial Place. As home to Naval Station Norfolk (the largest naval complex in the world) and the headquarters of NATO Allied Command Transformation, the city has consistent demand from active-duty military, DoD civilians, and contractors, making it especially friendly to VA loan buyers.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,070/moPrincipal & interest
$1,629
Property tax
$349
Home insurance
$92
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 Benham Real Estate LLC · MLS# 10635379
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$314,000
5260 Iowa AVE, NORFOLK VA 23513
Norfolk, Virginia 23513
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