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940 Gates AVE #A5, NORFOLK VA 23517 - Main photo
2beds
1baths
972sqft
3days on market

940 Gates Ave #A5, Norfolk, VA 23517

SoldResidential · built 1930 · GHENT

About this home

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo nicely situated in the heart of Historic Ghent, a few blocks from the Sentara complex, dining, shopping, entertainment and more! Freshly painted interior offers wonderful natural light, gleaming hardwood floors and new carpet in bedrooms, new granite countertops, just re-glazed bathtub, and an in-unit washer/dryer! Spacious living area seamlessly flows into nice-sized kitchen. Two bedrooms, pretty bathroom with shower/tub, linen closet, and flex room with custom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and washer/dryer. Monthly condo fees cover heat, water, sewer, and trash.

Listing courtesy of Charlotte Chandler · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10614962

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1930

Price / sqft

$181

Condo fee

$489/mo

Taxes

$2,356/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10614962

Condo association includes

Ground MaintSewerTrash Pickup

$489/mo condo fee · Del Argo Condominium Association · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
972
Stories
5
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
Office/Study, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Apartment, Mid Rise
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Basement, Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
Window/Wall
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
GHENT
Unit / floor
5
Ownership
Condo
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

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Sources: REIN MLS record

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

11.6 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Ghent

Ghent is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. It is known for tree-lined streets and early 20th-century home styles. The area has restored Victorian homes, charming cottages, and smaller multi-family homes.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$228

Sold $/sq ft

28d

Days on market

34

For sale now

$83K

HH income

31.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NMCP

Navy

12min·5.4mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

14min·4.4mi

NNSY

Navy

12min·6.5mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

18min·6.7mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

15min·6mi

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

Payment Calculator

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

$1,161/mo

Principal & interest

$913

Property tax

$196

Home insurance

$51

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$489

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

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$133,900 – $274,500

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.

431 W 31st ST #A2 · 0.8 mi · 967 sqft$133,900 sold 2026-05
1400 Granby ST #421 · 0.9 mi · 975 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-07
1300 Stockley GDNS #205 · 0.5 mi · 1,058 sqft$274,500 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$176,000

Price / Sq Ft

$181

Annual Taxes

$2,356

Monthly Tax

$196

Condo fee

$489 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.34%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 6, 2026$176,000—
SoldJan 27, 2026$176,000—

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

Is 940 Gates Ave #A5 in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 2.8/10), Maury (VaHome School Score 3.4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 940 Gates Ave #A5 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 940 Gates Ave #A5 have a condo association?+
Yes — condo association fees are on record for this unit (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is Del Argo Condominium Association. Association amenities on record include: Ground Maint, Sewer, Trash Pickup.
When was 940 Gates Ave #A5 built?+
It was built in 1930, 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 Charlotte Chandler · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10614962

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940 Gates Ave #A5, Norfolk, Virginia 23517 · MLS #10614962 · 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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