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✓ Source: REIN MLS #10629210 · record updated May 20, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
839 W 42nd ST, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
4beds
2baths
1,188sqft
28days on market

839 W 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1915 · HIGHLAND PARK WEST

About this home

Hurry to see this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Norfolk! A great investment opportunity for rentals with ODU, EMC and bases nearby. This property also has an inviting front porch, perfect for sweet tea and rocking chair conversation. The property also offers a partial basement with laundry and a detached garage/workshop, perfect for storage. Give this property some TLC and watch your equity grow! Cash purchase only. To help visualize this home's floor plan and to highlight its potential, virtual enhancements may have been added to photos found in this listing. Call your Realtor today to see!

Listing courtesy of Judy Farris · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10629210

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1915

Price / sqft

$144

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,613/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10629210

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,188
Stories
2
Flooring
Other, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR

Construction & exterior

Style
Victorian
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Other
Exterior
Other
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Electric
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1000
Subdivision
HIGHLAND PARK WEST
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
RECORD&CLOSE
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Spec Warranty Deed

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Sources: REIN MLS record

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See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23508, homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep., and homes for sale zoned for Larchmont Elementary School. Nearby, look at Colonial Place homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each. Straight-line distances in “What’s nearby” are shorter.

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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

10.4 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

$1,155/mo

Principal & interest

$887

Property tax

$218

Home insurance

$50

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

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$133,900 – $300,000

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.

1305 W 26th ST · 0.7 mi · 1,215 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-09
430 Delaware AVE #210 · 0.6 mi · 1,122 sqft$199,900 sold 2026-06
418 Delaware AVE #205 · 0.6 mi · 1,025 sqft$140,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$171,000

Price / Sq Ft

$144

Annual Taxes

$2,613

Monthly Tax

$218

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.53%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price increasedMay 20, 2026$171,000+$21,100
ListedJul 7, 2026$171,000—
SoldMay 18, 2026$171,000—

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

Is 839 W 42nd St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Larchmont Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.1/10), Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 2.8/10), Maury (VaHome School Score 3.4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 839 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.
Is there a gym near 839 W 42nd St?+
Yes — Tidewater Gymnastics Academy is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 839 W 42nd St?+
38th Street Playground is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 839 W 42nd St?+
NuLand Hot Stuff Company is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Hank's Filling Station (0.1 mi).
Does 839 W 42nd St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 839 W 42nd St built?+
It was built in 1915, 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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Listing courtesy of Judy Farris · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10629210

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839 W 42nd St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10629210 · 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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