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NorfolkHIGHLAND PARK WEST853 W 43rd St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10629811 · record updated Jul 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
853 W 43rd ST, NORFOLK VA 23508 - Main photo
$155,000
$215 / sqft · est. $1,006/mo →
2beds
1baths
720sqft
85days on market

853 W 43rd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

SoldResidential · built 1947 · HIGHLAND PARK WEST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Location! Rare opportunity to reimagine this charming 2 bedroom cottage in the heart of Highland Park. Perfect for a buyer looking to add personal touches and create their own little haven. This cozy home is a blank canvas waiting for your vision in one of the city's most desirable areas. Excellent potential for expansion or renovation. Close proximity to ODU, CHKD, Sentara, military basis, interstate, shops, restaurants and beach! Call today for your private showing. 2023 Electric Panel. 2023 Water Heater. Fresh paint throughout. New carpet.

Listing courtesy of Lety Pena · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10629811

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1947

Price / sqft

$215

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,883/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10629811

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
720
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
4
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Pantry
Appliances
Gas Range, Refrigerator
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Low Pile Carpet

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow, Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
EIFS
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
None, Window/Wall
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1100
Subdivision
HIGHLAND PARK WEST
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSE
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

Lamberts Point

Lamberts Point is a waterfront neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, situated along the Elizabeth River with views and access to the water.

$312K

Median sale · 12 mo

$191

Sold $/sq ft

33d

Days on market

17

For sale now

$60K

HH income

36.2%

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

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

$1,006/mo

Principal & interest

$804

Property tax

$157

Home insurance

$45

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

101% of $153,100

City assessment record · taxes $1,883/yr

Land share of assessed value

52% — $79,000

Improvements $74,100 · 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

$116,000$252,000

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.

940 Gates AVE #B5 · 0.9 mi · 663 sqft$142,000 sold 2026-06
909 W 27th ST · 0.5 mi · 850 sqft$130,000 sold 2026-02
909 W 27th ST · 0.5 mi · 850 sqft$252,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$155,000

Price / Sq Ft

$215

Annual Taxes

$1,883

Monthly Tax

$157

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.21%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 23, 2026$155,000
Price reducedJul 17, 2026$155,000−$14,000
SoldJul 16, 2026$155,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$153,100

Land

$79,000

Improvement

$74,100

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 853 W 43rd 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 853 W 43rd 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 853 W 43rd St?+
Yes — Tidewater Gymnastics Academy is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 853 W 43rd St?+
38th Street Playground is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 853 W 43rd 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 853 W 43rd St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 853 W 43rd St built?+
It was built in 1947, 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 Lety Pena · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10629811

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853 W 43rd St, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · MLS #10629811 · 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.