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✓ Source: REIN MLS #10615234 · record updated Mar 12, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
816 W 38th ST, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$605,000
6days on market

816 W 38th St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldApartments 3+ · built 1920 · KENSINGTON

About this home

Great Investment Opportunity. 4 unit apartment building, each unit has 3 bed/1 bath,1116 SQFT. Newly painted front and back porch and front door. Renovated 2012 - w/ hardwood, LVF floors and updated bathrooms, newer kitchen/appliances, HVAC. Termite treated and under contract. Many more upgrades in 2016. Crawl space cleaned out with new moisture barrier. Termite treated and under contract. .

Listing courtesy of Andrea Martin · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10615234

Facts & features

Type

Apartments 3+

Year built

1920

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,339/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10615234

Interior

Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood

Construction & exterior

Foundation
Crawl
Construction
Other
Roof
Other
Exterior
Brick
Exterior features
Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump W/A
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
KENSINGTON
Zoning
I-2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

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How Far Is?

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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.

Flood & environment

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\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

10.7 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\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 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 B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Colonial Place

Colonial Place is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. It is known for streets lined with trees and homes from the early 20th century.

$413K

Median sale · 12 mo

$227

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

13

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

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

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

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

15min·6.2mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

16min·5.4mi

NNSY

Navy

14min·7.2mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

16min·6.1mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

15min·5.4mi

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

Payment 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

$3,844/mo

Principal & interest

$3,139

Property tax

$528

Home insurance

$176

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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$605,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$6,339

Monthly Tax

$528

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 3, 2026$605,000—
SoldMar 11, 2026$605,000—

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 816 W 38th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are James Monroe Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.2/10), Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 2.8/10), Norview (VaHome School Score 2.5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 816 W 38th 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 816 W 38th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 816 W 38th St built?+
It was built in 1920, 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 Andrea Martin · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10615234

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816 W 38th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10615234 · 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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