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NorfolkINGLESIDE NORTH853 Benwood Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10635961 · record updated Jul 7, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
853 Benwood RD, NORFOLK VA 23502 - Main photo
$285,000
$259 / sqft · est. $1,799/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,100sqft
15days on market

853 Benwood Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502

SoldResidential · built 1957 · INGLESIDE NORTH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 853 Benwood Rd, a beautifully updated brick ranch tucked into the heart of highly desirable North Ingleside. Blending timeless character with thoughtful modern upgrades, this 3-bedroom home offers warm hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and an inviting layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a new refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, and flows seamlessly into the dining area for easy entertaining. Expansive front windows fill the home with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Outside, the spacious backyard offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or host friends and family. Complete with an attached garage, driveway parking, and additional street parking, this home delivers both charm and practicality in one of Norfolk's most established neighborhoods near the Elizabeth River.

Listing courtesy of Andy Nelson · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10635961

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

853 Benwood Road is a 1,100-square-foot, three-bedroom brick ranch built in 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia. Compact, low-maintenance, and positioned minutes from two major military installations, it's a straightforward home in a well-connected part of the city.

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Why this home stands out

Mid-century brick ranches like this one are built to last — solid construction, single-story living, and a manageable footprint that keeps upkeep honest. The 1957 build date puts 853 Benwood Road squarely in an era when homes were framed to stand for generations. Add a seven-minute commute to both USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and the location alone sets this address apart from newer construction further from the water.

INGLESIDE NORTH and the Norfolk real estate market

853 Benwood Road sits in the southeastern quadrant of Norfolk, a part of the city that balances residential quiet with genuine urban connectivity. Norfolk itself is a place with real texture — waterfront history, a working port, and a military presence that shapes the rhythm of daily life here. If you've been searching through norfolk historic homes, you'll recognize the character of this corridor: post-war brick ranches lining tree-lined streets, built when neighborhoods were designed for people to actually live in, not just pass through. The surrounding area feeds into the broader Norfolk grid quickly, putting downtown, the waterfront, and major commercial corridors within easy reach. Ingleside Park is less than half a mile away, and two more green spaces are within a mile. It's the kind of location where you can step outside and actually get somewhere on foot or by bike, while still having quick highway access when you need it.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Benwood Road. Military Produce Group LLC is just 0.7 miles away — a practical grocery stop that's particularly handy for service members and their families. Ingleside Park is a short four-tenths-of-a-mile walk for morning runs or afternoon downtime. When you want a quick bite, Fat Boy Grill And Deli is only 0.6 miles out. Chesterfield Heights Park and Broad Creek Park round out the green space options within a mile. A 7-Eleven nearby covers coffee and convenience runs, and VYBEZ LOUNGE offers a local nightlife option less than a mile from the front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth and seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — 853 Benwood Road is about as well-positioned as it gets for dual-military households or anyone rotating through Hampton Roads. A VA loan can make a single-family brick home like this one more accessible than many buyers expect, and the short commute leaves more time for everything else that matters.

For first-time buyers

A three-bedroom, one-bath brick ranch at 1,100 square feet is a manageable first home — enough space to live comfortably without the overhead of a larger property. The 1957 construction means solid bones, and the location keeps you close to parks, grocery options, and two major employment centers. For buyers exploring va loan homes norfolk, this address checks a lot of practical boxes without unnecessary complexity.

More buyer questions

How far is 853 Benwood Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes by car from 853 Benwood Road, making it one of the more commute-friendly addresses in this part of the city for Shipyard workers.

How far is 853 Benwood Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about seven minutes away, putting 853 Benwood Road in a strong position for Coast Guard personnel looking to minimize drive time.

What parks are near 853 Benwood Road?

Ingleside Park is the closest at 0.4 miles, with Chesterfield Heights Park at 0.9 miles and Broad Creek Park at 1.0 mile — all within easy walking or biking distance.

Is 853 Benwood Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data specific to the property.

What is the square footage and layout of 853 Benwood Road?

The home offers 1,100 square feet of single-story living with three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1957 as a brick ranch-style residence.

Want to know more about 853 Benwood Road or explore similar homes in Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1957

Price / sqft

$259

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,846/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10635961

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,100
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
INGLESIDE NORTH
Zoning
R-6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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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

$1,799/mo

Principal & interest

$1,479

Property tax

$237

Home insurance

$83

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

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

$149,999$319,999

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.

2718 Stanhope AVE · 1.3 mi · 1,183 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-04
2541 Grandy AVE · 1.7 mi · 1,077 sqft$247,000 sold 2026-03
1515 Rush ST · 1.3 mi · 1,211 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,000

Price / Sq Ft

$259

Annual Taxes

$2,846

Monthly Tax

$237

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 22, 2026$285,000
Price reducedJul 7, 2026$285,000−$14,900
SoldJul 7, 2026$285,000

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 853 Benwood Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ingleside Elementary School (GreatSchools 8/10), Norview Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 853 Benwood Rd 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.
Are there parks near 853 Benwood Rd?+
Ingleside Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 853 Benwood Rd?+
Military Produce Group LLC is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Fat Boy Grill And Deli (0.6 mi).
Does 853 Benwood Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 853 Benwood Rd built?+
It was built in 1957, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Andy Nelson · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10635961

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853 Benwood Rd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 · MLS #10635961 · 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.