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NorfolkHYDE PARK8521 Chapin St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10617467 · record updated Mar 11, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
8521 Chapin ST, NORFOLK VA 23503 - Main photo
$265,000
$156 / sqft · est. $1,755/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,700sqft
48days on market

8521 Chapin St, Norfolk, VA 23503

Off MarketResidential · built 1942 · HYDE PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the heart of Norfolk! With approximately 1,700 square feet, there's plenty of room to make your own! Situated on a spacious lot, there's lots of outdoor space to create your own oasis! The detached garage allows for ample storage. With a functional layout and solid potential, this is a blank canvas ready for your personal touch. Ideal for those seeking space, value, and the chance to customize a home to their vision. Conveniently located near shopping and more! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour!

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10617467

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1942

Price / sqft

$156

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,635/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10617467

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,700
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2074
Approx. acres
0.21
Subdivision
HYDE PARK
Zoning
R-7
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

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 C

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

In the Chesapeake Shores & Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk homes for sale

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

$1,755/mo

Principal & interest

$1,375

Property tax

$303

Home insurance

$77

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

90% of $295,500

City assessment record · taxes $3,635/yr

Land share of assessed value

28% — $82,400

Improvements $213,100 · 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

$240,000$400,000

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.

409 E Westmont AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,638 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-05
8483 Old Ocean View RD · 0.3 mi · 1,600 sqft$346,500 sold 2026-04
8550 Tidewater DR #C2 · 0.2 mi · 1,540 sqft$240,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$265,000

Price / Sq Ft

$156

Annual Taxes

$3,635

Monthly Tax

$303

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.37%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 22, 2026$265,000
Currently listed$265,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

10% below assessment

Total Assessed

$295,500

Land

$82,400

Improvement

$213,100

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 8521 Chapin St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bay View Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8521 Chapin 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 8521 Chapin St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 8521 Chapin St 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

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

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10617467

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8521 Chapin St, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10617467 · 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.