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$299,000
$254 / sqft · est. $1,875/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,176sqft
115days on market

8228 Edwin Dr, Norfolk, VA 23505

Under ContractResidential · built 1942 · OAKDALE FARMS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This house has it all. Open floor plan, separate dining area, jetted tub in master, walk-in closet, Open, partially covered front porch, multi level deck, and storage shed. New kitchen appliances. And you won't believe this, everything on one floor!, no stairs to navigate. Very low traffic, quiet street. Centrally located. 1/4 mile to shopping centers. Call for a private showing.

Listing courtesy of Pablo Moya · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10624322

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

8228 Edwin Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Norfolk's Oakdale Farms neighborhood, built in 1942 and offering 1,176 square feet of character-filled living just six minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. Village Park is a short walk away, and everyday errands are within half a mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 8228 Edwin Drive apart is its combination of classic 1940s bones and a location that's genuinely hard to beat in this part of Norfolk. You're within walking distance of a park and a mountain bike trail, a short drive from two major military installations, and surrounded by a tight-knit neighborhood that has been here long enough to have real identity. For a sub-1,200-square-foot home, it punches well above its weight in livability.

OAKDALE FARMS and the Norfolk real estate market

Oakdale Farms is one of those Norfolk neighborhoods that feels like it has always known what it wants to be — a quiet, established residential pocket where the streets are lined with mature trees and the houses carry decades of history. Built up largely in the mid-20th century, the area has a grounded, unhurried character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. People who move here tend to stay. If you've ever searched 'norfolk va in what county' and landed on the answer — Norfolk is an independent city in Virginia, meaning it operates outside any county jurisdiction — Oakdale Farms sits squarely within that civic framework, giving residents direct access to Norfolk city services, infrastructure, and community resources. The neighborhood is north of the city's core, which keeps traffic manageable while still putting you within reach of everything Norfolk has to offer. Daily life here has an easy rhythm.

What's nearby

Step outside and the neighborhood takes care of you quickly. Village Park is just 0.2 miles away — perfect for a morning walk or an afternoon with kids — and the Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail is only 0.3 miles out for riders and trail walkers alike. Coaster Coffee is 0.4 miles away when you need a proper cup, and Pollard's Chicken at Tidewater is just as close for a satisfying meal. Groceries are covered by Food Lion and Watergate 7, both within 0.6 miles. Planet Fitness and Somnium CrossFit round out the fitness options within a mile, so keeping a routine here is genuinely convenient.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is six minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is seven — it's rare to find positioning this clean in the city. Whether you're working with a VA loan or calculating BAH, 8228 Edwin Drive puts you close enough to the gate that a long commute simply isn't part of your daily equation. Oakdale Farms has housed military families for generations, and that continuity shows in the neighborhood's stability.

For first-time buyers

A 1942-built, 3-bedroom home in an established Norfolk neighborhood, steps from a park and under a mile from groceries and a gym — 8228 Edwin Drive is the kind of address that gives first-time buyers a real foothold. The layout is manageable, the neighborhood is proven, and the location near two major military bases means long-term demand in this corridor has historically stayed strong.

More buyer questions

How far is 8228 Edwin Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately 6 minutes by car from 8228 Edwin Drive, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base's main gate in the Oakdale Farms area.

What county is 8228 Edwin Drive in?

Norfolk is an independent city in Virginia, so 8228 Edwin Drive is not located in any county — it falls directly under the jurisdiction of the City of Norfolk, which handles its own municipal services independently.

Is 8228 Edwin Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 8228 Edwin Drive is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for this specific parcel.

Where is the nearest park to 8228 Edwin Drive?

Village Park is just 0.2 miles from the property, and the Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail multi-use trail is 0.3 miles away — both are easily walkable from the front door.

Does 8228 Edwin Drive have an HOA?

Oakdale Farms is a traditional neighborhood without a mandatory homeowners association, so there are no HOA restrictions or dues tied to this address.

Want to know more about 8228 Edwin Drive or Oakdale Farms? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.

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

1942

Price / sqft

$254

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,834/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10624322

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,176
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Jetted Tub

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
7363SQFT
Subdivision
OAKDALE FARMS
Zoning
R-7
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, None

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

In the Chesapeake Shores & Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk real estate →

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

$1,875/mo

Principal & interest

$1,551

Property tax

$236

Home insurance

$87

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

130% of $230,400

City assessment record · taxes $2,834/yr

Land share of assessed value

35% — $81,500

Improvements $148,900 · 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

$184,203 – $310,000

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.

6214 Tidewater DR · 2.1 mi · 1,200 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-02
3858 Wake CIR · 2.5 mi · 1,128 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-05
3607 Hyde CIR · 2.9 mi · 1,136 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,000

Price / Sq Ft

$254

Annual Taxes

$2,834

Monthly Tax

$236

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.95%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 10, 2026$299,000—
Currently listed—$299,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

30% above assessment

Total Assessed

$230,400

Land

$81,500

Improvement

$148,900

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 8228 Edwin Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Granby Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8228 Edwin Dr 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 8228 Edwin Dr?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 8228 Edwin Dr?+
Village Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 8228 Edwin Dr?+
Watergate 7 is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Pollard's Chicken at Tidewater (Norfolk) (0.4 mi).
Does 8228 Edwin Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 8228 Edwin Dr built?+
It was built in 1942, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Pablo Moya · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10624322

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8228 Edwin Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23505 · MLS #10624322 · 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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