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$399,000
8591 Margaret Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 23503
MLS# 10640749 · BAYVIEW PARK · Norfolk VA
Updated yesterday · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,547/mo
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Price / sq ft
$181
2,201 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1951
75 yrs old
Beds
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
2,201
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryMary Calcott Elementary School5/10
- MiddleNorthside Middle School3/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Located in the highly sought-after Bayview Park neighborhood of Norfolk, this spacious 5-bedroom brick home boasts the perfect blend of character, space, & location. Enjoy water views from the backyard & primary bedroom, creating a peaceful retreat just minutes from beaches, military bases, shopping, dining, & major interstates. Fresh interior paint & beautifully restored original hardwood floors enhance the home's t…
Listed by Bethany White · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
8591 Margaret Ave is a five-bedroom, two-bath home in Norfolk, Virginia, offering 2,201 square feet of living space on a property built in 1951. It sits just five minutes from Naval Station Norfolk, making daily life genuinely convenient for military and civilian households alike.
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Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a 1951-era Norfolk home is a rare find — most houses of this vintage top out at three. That extra space gives you real flexibility: a dedicated home office, a guest suite, a playroom, or all three at once. Add two full baths and over 2,200 square feet of interior room, and 8591 Margaret Ave delivers a footprint that simply doesn't come up often at this address class.
BAYVIEW PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Margaret Ave sits in the 23503 zip code on Norfolk's north side, a part of the city where mid-century residential streets run close to the water and the pace feels genuinely unhurried. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most storied cities — home to a working waterfront, a lively arts scene, and a deep military heritage that shapes the culture in the best possible ways. If you're searching for a house for sale in norfolk va with real proximity to the base corridor, this stretch of the city checks that box without putting you in the middle of commercial noise. The surrounding blocks are a mix of well-kept single-family homes, mature trees, and neighbors who have been around long enough to know each other's names. It's the kind of neighborhood where a front porch still gets used.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are straightforward from 8591 Margaret Ave. Grocery options, pharmacies, and gas stations are all within a short drive along the nearby commercial corridors. Ocean View Beach Park is just minutes away, giving you easy access to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline for morning walks or weekend afternoons. The Little Creek area to the east adds more dining and retail variety. Interstate 64 is accessible without a long surface-street slog, which means getting to other parts of Hampton Roads — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or downtown Norfolk — is genuinely practical on a daily basis.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly five minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is just a minute beyond that. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity is hard to overstate — it means more time at home and less time in traffic. A VA loan can make financing a home like this straightforward, and five bedrooms gives growing military families the room they actually need, not just the room they can find.
For families upgrading
If you've been making do with three bedrooms and a single shared bath, 8591 Margaret Ave is a meaningful step up. Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space — kids, guests, and a home office can all coexist without compromise. Two full baths and 2,201 square feet give a growing household real breathing room, and the 1951 construction means solid bones with the kind of lot presence newer builds rarely offer.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 8591 Margaret Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in this part of Norfolk. That proximity is a consistent draw for households tied to the installation.
How far is 8591 Margaret Ave from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is about six minutes away by car, just slightly farther than Naval Station Norfolk. Both installations are reachable without getting onto the interstate.
What is the square footage and layout of 8591 Margaret Ave?
The home offers 2,201 square feet of living space across five bedrooms and two full baths. Built in 1951, it carries the room proportions and structural character typical of mid-century Norfolk residential construction.
Is 8591 Margaret Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as parts of the 23503 zip code carry varying flood designations.
Are there homes in norfolk with this many bedrooms close to the base?
Five-bedroom homes this close to Naval Station Norfolk are genuinely uncommon — most mid-century properties in the area were built with three bedrooms, so 8591 Margaret Ave stands out in that regard.
Want to walk through 8591 Margaret Ave in person or have questions about the neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you take the next step.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Property Details
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
2,201
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Other, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$399,000
Price / Sq Ft
$181
Annual Taxes
$4,320
Monthly Tax
$360
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.08%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 19, 2026 | $399,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $399,000 | — |
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About buying in Norfolk
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA range from historic district townhouses in Ghent (23507) and waterfront condos along the Elizabeth River to ranch-style family homes in Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona. As the cultural and economic heart of Hampton Roads, Norfolk offers something for nearly every buyer: $200K starter homes in Ocean View (23503, 23518), $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent (23517), executive homes near Old Dominion University (23508), and luxury riverfront properties in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — and the city is also home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University. The active-duty military and academic communities drive steady year-round demand. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View, and historically strong specialty programs at the Governor's School for the Arts. Buyers searching the 23510 (downtown) and 23508 (West Ghent / ODU corridor) ZIP codes will find the strongest mix of urban walkability and historic architecture; 23503 and 23518 (Ocean View) offer the most affordable waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS inventory below updates every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,547/moPrincipal & interest
$2,070
Property tax
$360
Home insurance
$116
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10640749
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$399,000
8591 Margaret AVE, NORFOLK VA 23503
Norfolk, Virginia 23503
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