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NorfolkKENSINGTON835 W 38th St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10625711 · record updated Jul 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
835 W 38th ST, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$330,000
$214 / sqft · est. $2,117/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,539sqft
66days on market

835 W 38th St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1920 · KENSINGTON

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This traditional home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a first-floor bedroom with a full bath. The interior offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, new flooring, fresh paint, and a functional layout designed for modern living. Exterior highlights include a fenced backyard, storage shed, and driveway with space for approximately three vehicles. Conveniently located near major employment centers, dining, and amenities. Currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income with long-term growth potential.This property is part of an six-property rental portfolio being sold together, offering investors the rare opportunity to acquire multiple income-producing assets within the thriving Norfolk market.

Listing courtesy of Ashley Fortes · BHHS PenFed Realty · REIN MLS #10625711

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$214

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,700/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10625711

Association amenities

Other

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,539
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
Attic, Balcony, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
KENSINGTON
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
AFTER CLOSE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, None

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.

$370K

Median sale · 12 mo

$240

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

9

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 & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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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

$2,117/mo

Principal & interest

$1,712

Property tax

$308

Home insurance

$96

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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Price context — similar nearby homes

$248,000$505,000

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.

702 W 36th ST · 0.2 mi · 1,500 sqft$319,900 sold 2026-03
718 W 31st ST · 0.3 mi · 1,662 sqft$320,000 sold 2026-05
1410 W 40th ST · 0.7 mi · 1,501 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$330,000

Price / Sq Ft

$214

Annual Taxes

$3,700

Monthly Tax

$308

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.12%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 6, 2026$330,000
Price reducedJul 11, 2026$330,000−$5,000
SoldJul 9, 2026$330,000

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 835 W 38th 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 835 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.
Is there a gym near 835 W 38th St?+
Yes — UNIVERSITY FITNESS CENTER is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 835 W 38th St?+
38th Street Playground is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 835 W 38th St?+
NuLand Hot Stuff Company is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Honeysuckle Cafe (0.1 mi).
Does 835 W 38th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 835 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

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 Ashley Fortes · BHHS PenFed Realty · REIN MLS #10625711

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835 W 38th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10625711 · 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.