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NorfolkHIGHLAND PARK WEST839 W 42nd St✓ 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
$171,000
$144 / sqft · est. $1,155/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,188sqft
28days on market

839 W 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1915 · HIGHLAND PARK WEST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1915

Price / sqft

$144

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,613/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

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
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

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 · 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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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,155/mo

Principal & interest

$887

Property tax

$218

Home insurance

$50

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$190,000$295,000

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.

255 College Cross NONE #72 · 2.2 mi · 1,210 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-05
401 College PL #13 · 2.2 mi · 1,234 sqft$295,000 sold 2026-06
388 Boush ST #302 · 2.2 mi · 1,117 sqft$258,000 sold 2026-05

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
ListedApr 22, 2026$171,000
Price increasedMay 20, 2026$171,000+$21,100
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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 839 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 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

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 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.