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8116 Mona AVE, NORFOLK VA 23518 - Main photo
$210,000
$194 / sqft · est. $1,359/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,080sqft
2days on market

8116 Mona Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

SoldResidential · built 1954 · ROOSEVELT GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This nice brick ranch starter home has a CLEAR crawl termite and Moisture letter and a NEW Roof! Don't hesitate to see this one before it's gone. Sells strictly AS-IS. Seller will do NO repairs. W/D as is, washer is 3 years old. dryer, age unknown. all appliances as is. Water heater 3 years old. Gas Furnace, 3-5 years old. Some Hardwood Floors. NO VA or FHA loans. Conventional or Cash only.

Listing courtesy of Sandy Nance · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10635808

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

8116 Mona Ave is a 1954-built, 3-bedroom home in Norfolk sitting just six minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. At 1,080 square feet, it offers a compact, manageable footprint with everyday conveniences — groceries, parks, and dining — all within a short walk.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 8116 Mona Ave apart is its rare combination of proximity to two major military installations and a genuinely walkable block. Mona Avenue Park is literally steps away, Save A Lot and Manila Bread House are under a quarter mile, and the neighborhood's low-key, established character means you're buying into a street that has been home to real families for decades — not a flash-in-the-pan development.

ROOSEVELT GARDENS and the Norfolk real estate market

8116 Mona Ave sits in a quiet residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the most compelling homes to buy in Norfolk for military and civilian buyers alike. The surrounding blocks carry the unhurried feel of a mid-century neighborhood that has aged gracefully: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stick around. Norfolk itself is the anchor of Hampton Roads, home to one of the largest naval complexes in the world and a downtown waterfront that has seen serious reinvestment over the past decade. This particular corner of the city — northeast Norfolk near the Little Creek corridor — gives you quick access to the beach communities of Ocean View without the premium price tag those addresses carry. Daily errands rarely require a long drive, and the overall pace of life on Mona Ave leans relaxed without feeling remote.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily life comes together quickly. Mona Avenue Park is just 0.2 miles away — perfect for an afternoon walk or letting kids burn off energy. Grocery runs are equally easy, with Save A Lot and Manila Bread House both under a third of a mile. When dinner doesn't feel like cooking, No 1 Chinese Restaurant, Sonic Drive-In, and Pizza Hut are all within a few minutes on foot. Penguin's Snoballs is a warm-weather neighborhood staple nearby, and two 7-Eleven locations cover late-night needs. Fitness First Training Services is 0.3 miles out, with Anytime Fitness and Gustavo Machado Norfolk rounding out solid gym options within a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is six minutes away, and Naval Station Norfolk is reachable in eleven — making 8116 Mona Ave one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty households in this part of the city. A VA loan can make ownership here very accessible, and the short commute means more time at home between deployments and duty days.

For first-time buyers

If you're looking for a house to buy in Norfolk without overextending, 8116 Mona Ave offers a manageable 1,080-square-foot footprint with three bedrooms and a walkable block full of everyday conveniences. The 1954 construction means solid bones, and the low-maintenance lot size keeps weekend obligations reasonable — a smart starting point for building equity in a city with long-term staying power.

More buyer questions

How far is 8116 Mona Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive from 8116 Mona Ave to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential addresses to that installation in Norfolk.

How far is 8116 Mona Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is about eleven minutes by car from 8116 Mona Ave, a straightforward commute that keeps both major Hampton Roads bases within easy reach.

What is the lot and home size at 8116 Mona Ave?

The home offers 1,080 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1954 on a residential lot in northeast Norfolk.

Is 8116 Mona Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 8116 Mona Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.

Are there parks near 8116 Mona Ave?

Yes — Mona Avenue Park is just 0.2 miles away, Tarrallton Park is about 0.6 miles out, and Pretty Lake Playground is within a mile, giving families several outdoor options close to home.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get honest answers about 8116 Mona Ave and what ownership here could look like 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

1954

Price / sqft

$194

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,500/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10635808

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane evacuation zone: Zone B · VDEM Know Your Zone

Outside all mapped AICUZ jet-noise contours and Accident Potential Zones.

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

$1,359/mo

Principal & interest

$1,090

Property tax

$208

Home insurance

$61

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

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

$189,000 – $305,000

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.

5825 Leslie AVE · 2 mi · 1,060 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-04
1280 STRAND ST · 2 mi · 1,050 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-06
6442 Wellington ST · 1.8 mi · 1,158 sqft$189,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$210,000

Price / Sq Ft

$194

Annual Taxes

$2,500

Monthly Tax

$208

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.19%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 6, 2026$210,000—
Price reducedJun 8, 2026$210,000−$15,000
SoldJun 5, 2026$210,000—

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 8116 Mona Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Little Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Lake Taylor (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8116 Mona Ave 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.
Is there a gym near 8116 Mona Ave?+
Yes — Fitness First Training Services is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 8116 Mona Ave?+
Mona Avenue Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 8116 Mona Ave?+
Manila Bread House is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is No 1 Chinese Restaurant (0.2 mi).
Does 8116 Mona Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 8116 Mona Ave built?+
It was built in 1954, 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

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Listing courtesy of Sandy Nance · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10635808

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8116 Mona Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 · MLS #10635808 · 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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