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NorfolkHIGHLAND PARK WEST835 W 42nd St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10613520 · record updated Apr 9, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
835 W 42nd ST, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$165,000
$127 / sqft · est. $1,095/mo →
4beds
1.1baths
1,300sqft
104days on market

835 W 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1914 · HIGHLAND PARK WEST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Outstanding investment opportunity, this home is just blocks from Old Dominion University, and around the corner from Monarch Way with its University Bookstore, shops, and restaurants. This property is priced more than $20K below tax assessed value and probably way below market value, once improved. Being sold AS IS WHERE IS, this property has a heat pump, updated vinyl clad windows, roof approximately 8 to 10 years old, laminate and hardwood flooring on second floor, hardwood and LVP on first floor. Off street parking on driveway accommodates 2 cars. Similar property next door at 839 W. 42nd just sold at recent foreclosure auction for $217,600

Listing courtesy of Dora Lee Taylor · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10613520

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1914

Price / sqft

$127

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,290/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10613520

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,300
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Porch, Utility Closet
Interior features
Scuttle Access, Window Treatments
Appliances
Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Washer, Washer Hookup
Accessibility
Level Flooring, Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0800
Approx. acres
0.08
Subdivision
HIGHLAND PARK WEST
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Close to Mass Transit, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Norfolk homes under $200K.

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

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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.

$365K

Median sale · 12 mo

$242

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

10

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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Norfolk real estate

Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

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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

$1,095/mo

Principal & interest

$856

Property tax

$191

Home insurance

$48

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

89% of $186,200

City assessment record · taxes $2,290/yr

Land share of assessed value

29% — $54,500

Improvements $131,700 · 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

$235,000$359,000

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.

824 W 41st ST · 0 mi · 1,206 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-05
4124 Killam AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,448 sqft$299,999 sold 2026-06
4400 Colonial AVE · 0.5 mi · 1,184 sqft$359,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$165,000

Price / Sq Ft

$127

Annual Taxes

$2,290

Monthly Tax

$191

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.39%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJan 25, 2026$165,000
SoldApr 6, 2026$165,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

11% below assessment

Total Assessed

$186,200

Land

$54,500

Improvement

$131,700

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 835 W 42nd St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Larchmont Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), 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 42nd 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 835 W 42nd St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 835 W 42nd St built?+
It was built in 1914, 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

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Dora Lee Taylor · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10613520

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835 W 42nd St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10613520 · 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.