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8548 Lawson AVE, NORFOLK VA 23503 - Main photo
$233,000
$149 / sqft · est. $1,563/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,563sqft
6days on market

8548 Lawson Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

SoldResidential · built 1956 · BAYVIEW PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Ranch home on 0.21 acres with nice backyard space, good bones, and great opportunity for an investor flip or a home buyer that wants to renovate and make their own. Tour today!

Listing courtesy of Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10637088

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A solid 1956 brick-era home at 8548 Lawson Ave in Norfolk, Virginia — three bedrooms, one and a half baths, 1,563 square feet, and a five-minute drive to Naval Station Norfolk. Everyday conveniences, green space, and a tight-knit neighborhood feel are all right outside the door.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 8548 Lawson Ave apart is the combination of location and livability that's genuinely hard to beat in this part of Norfolk. You're five minutes from one of the largest naval installations in the world, a short walk from Northside Park's trails, and steps from Mom & Pops Family Restaurant for a no-fuss weeknight dinner. The 1956 construction gives the home a structural solidity that newer builds often trade away for square footage.

BAYVIEW PARK and the Norfolk real estate market

Lawson Ave sits in a working Norfolk neighborhood where mid-century homes line quiet streets and neighbors actually know each other's names. The area has that lived-in, unpretentious character you find in older sections of the city — wide lots, mature trees, and a pace of life that doesn't feel rushed. It's the kind of block where kids ride bikes and front porches get used. For anyone searching houses for sale in norfolk virginia, this part of the city offers genuine proximity to the waterfront, the base, and the urban core without the price premium of trendier zip codes. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and this corner of the 23503 zip code holds its own — close enough to everything, quiet enough to decompress. The city's parks system, including the trail network just steps away, adds an outdoor dimension that residents here genuinely take advantage of year-round.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy at 8548 Lawson Ave. Mom & Pops Family Restaurant is just 0.2 miles away — a local staple for a real sit-down meal without going far. Coaster Coffee at 0.5 miles is your go-to for a proper cup in the morning. For quick grocery runs, Dollar General, BP, and Amoco are all within a mile. Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail is practically in your backyard at 0.2 miles, and Shelter #4 and Shelter #5 make weekend picnics effortless. CrossFit Norfolk and Ov Fit are both about a mile out when you're ready to train.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is five minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is six — making 8548 Lawson Ave one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty families in the area. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the short commute means more time at home and less time in traffic during those early-morning muster days.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into city of norfolk real estate for the first time, 8548 Lawson Ave offers a manageable footprint — 1,563 square feet, three bedrooms, and a neighborhood that's established and stable. The 1956 construction means you're buying into a home with real bones, and the proximity to parks, restaurants, and the base gives you built-in lifestyle without needing to stretch the budget for it.

More buyer questions

How far is 8548 Lawson Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive from 8548 Lawson Ave to Naval Station Norfolk is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts it among the closest residential streets to the base gate in the 23503 zip code.

What is the square footage and layout of 8548 Lawson Ave?

The home offers 1,563 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one and a half baths. Built in 1956, it carries the compact, functional floor plan typical of mid-century Norfolk construction.

Is 8548 Lawson Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 8548 Lawson Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property. Check that section for the most accurate designation.

Are there parks or trails near 8548 Lawson Ave?

Yes — Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail and two park shelters are all within 0.2 miles of the address, making it one of the more trail-accessible residential streets in this part of Norfolk.

Does 8548 Lawson Ave have a garage or off-street parking?

Parking details for 8548 Lawson Ave are reflected in the full property data on this page. Mid-century homes in this neighborhood commonly feature a driveway and in some cases a detached garage — confirm specifics in the property details section.

Curious about 8548 Lawson Ave or other homes in this part of Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through what fits your situation.

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

1956

Price / sqft

$149

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,430/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637088

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

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

$1,563/mo

Principal & interest

$1,209

Property tax

$286

Home insurance

$68

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

$270,000 – $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.

172 Haven DR · 0.2 mi · 1,667 sqft$381,000 sold 2026-04
409 E Westmont AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,638 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-05
173 Swanson RD · 0.7 mi · 1,568 sqft$348,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$233,000

Price / Sq Ft

$149

Annual Taxes

$3,430

Monthly Tax

$286

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.47%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 6, 2026$233,000—
Price reducedJun 12, 2026$233,000−$17,000
SoldJun 9, 2026$233,000—

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 8548 Lawson Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Mary Calcott Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8548 Lawson Ave 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 8548 Lawson Ave?+
Yes — CrossFit Norfolk is about 1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 8548 Lawson Ave?+
Shelter #4 is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 8548 Lawson Ave?+
bp is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Mom & Pops Family Restaurant (0.2 mi).
Does 8548 Lawson Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 8548 Lawson Ave built?+
It was built in 1956, 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 Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10637088

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8548 Lawson Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10637088 · 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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