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2beds
1.1baths
1,206sqft
35days on market

940 Reservoir Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

ActiveResidential · built 1918 · BRAMBLETON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1918

Price / sqft

$228

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,563/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10648449

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,206
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Terrazzo, Vinyl
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Appliance(s), Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump W/A
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0362
Subdivision
BRAMBLETON
Zoning
R-11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Welcome to a move-in-ready home in Norfolk's established Brambleton neighborhood, offering comfort, value, and thoughtful updates from the moment you arrive. Recent improvements include brand-new flooring, fresh interior paint, and stylish new granite kitchen countertops, creating a bright and inviting space you'll be proud to call home. The major appliances add even more convenience, with a refrigerator, washer, and dryer approximately two years old and a dishwasher approximately four years old. For added peace of mind, a Vivint security system with sensors on every first-floor window and door conveys with the property. Plus, the seller is offering $5,000 toward closing costs with a full-price offer—making this opportunity even more appealing. Don't miss your chance to make this well-maintained Brambleton home yours. Schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of Ann Davis · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10648449

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

940 Reservoir Avenue is a 1918-built, 2-bedroom, 1.1-bath home in Norfolk, Virginia — 1,206 square feet of century-old character sitting just four minutes from USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, with restaurants, parks, and coffee all within a short walk.

Keep searching in Norfolk

See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23504, homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School, and homes for sale zoned for Richard Bowling Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Norfolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Ghent homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from 1918 carry a quality of craftsmanship you simply don't find in newer construction — thick walls, distinct architectural lines, and the kind of proportions that make a modest square footage feel genuinely livable. At 940 Reservoir Avenue, that historic bones factor is real. Add a half-bath alongside the full bath, a walkable block, and a commute to two major installations that most people can only dream about, and this address earns its place among Norfolk homes for sale worth a serious look.

BRAMBLETON and the Norfolk real estate market

Reservoir Avenue sits in central Norfolk, a city that punches well above its size when it comes to culture, waterfront access, and military infrastructure. The 23504 zip code puts you in a dense, walkable part of the city where early-twentieth-century residential streets blend with neighborhood conveniences just steps away. Norfolk itself is the anchor of the Hampton Roads metro — home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts district in the NEON neighborhood, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and a waterfront that keeps the city feeling alive year-round. Getting around is straightforward: downtown Norfolk is a short drive east, the Downtown Tunnel connects you to Portsmouth in minutes, and Interstate 264 gives you a quick path toward Virginia Beach. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, the central location of this zip code is a genuine advantage — you're close to everything without being buried in traffic to get there.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 940 Reservoir Avenue. Duffy's Dash and Twisted Pizza and The Seafood Shack Norfolk are both just 0.2 miles away when you want a quick bite or a proper sit-down meal. PJ's Coffee is 0.3 miles out for a morning cup, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe is half a mile if you prefer something cold. Reservoir Avenue Mini Park is a three-minute walk for fresh air, and Goff Street Park adds more green space at 0.5 miles. The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial is 0.6 miles away — a meaningful local landmark. For fitness, the James D. Gill Health and Physical Education Building and DB3 Boxing Gym both give you solid options within a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth and four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — that commute is rare and genuinely valuable. A VA loan can make a century-old home like this one very accessible, and the central Norfolk location keeps every corner of Hampton Roads within reach. Families comparing homes for sale in 23504 will find this address hard to beat on pure drive-time math.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've scrolled past enough beige new-construction interiors, 940 Reservoir Avenue is a reset. Built in 1918, this home carries the architectural personality of an era when builders took their time — and that character is baked into the structure itself, not applied as an afterthought. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School and homes for sale zoned for Richard Bowling Elementary School will find this block has real neighborhood roots to match.

More buyer questions

How far is 940 Reservoir Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

The drive is approximately 4 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in the region.

How far is 940 Reservoir Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about 4 minutes away — an unusually short commute that benefits both active-duty personnel and civilian employees at the facility.

What is the flood zone status for 940 Reservoir Avenue?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance requirements.

What are the nearest parks and green spaces to 940 Reservoir Avenue?

Reservoir Avenue Mini Park is just 0.3 miles away, Goff Street Park is 0.5 miles, and the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial park space is 0.6 miles — all walkable from the front door.

Is 940 Reservoir Avenue in a walkable part of Norfolk?

Yes — restaurants, coffee shops, a park, and convenience stores are all within half a mile, making this one of the more pedestrian-friendly pockets of central Norfolk.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get the full picture on 940 Reservoir Avenue and what it takes to make it yours.

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

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Norfolk$230K – $320K2+ beds

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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

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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, known for its tree-lined streets and early 20th-century architecture.

$282K

Median sale · 12 mo

$230

Sold $/sq ft

28d

Days on market

52

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$1,637/mo

Principal & interest

$1,426

Property tax

$130

Home insurance

$80

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

216% of $127,100

City assessment record · taxes $1,563/yr

Land share of assessed value

15% — $18,500

Improvements $108,600 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$80,000 – $305,000

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.

2718 Stanhope AVE · 0.9 mi · 1,183 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-04
2717 Victoria AVE · 0.9 mi · 1,273 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-04
2844 Victoria AVE · 1 mi · 1,171 sqft$80,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$274,900

Price / Sq Ft

$228

Annual Taxes

$1,563

Monthly Tax

$130

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.57%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 10, 2026$274,900—
Price reducedAug 18, 2026$274,900−$5,000
Currently listed—$274,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

116% above assessment

Total Assessed

$127,100

Land

$18,500

Improvement

$108,600

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.

Market tempo

35 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 940 Reservoir Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard Bowling Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.6/10), Ruffner Middle (VaHome School Score 1.1/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 940 Reservoir 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.
Does 940 Reservoir Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 940 Reservoir Ave built?+
It was built in 1918, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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