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$339,900
$261 / sqft · est. $2,145/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,300sqft
5days on market

953 Burksdale Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518

Under ContractResidential · built 1949 · COLONIAL HEIGHTS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod in Norfolk featuring new hardwood floors and updated cabinetry. This move-in-ready home offers a comfortable layout with bright living spaces and timeless charm. Enjoy a spacious backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. The oversized detached garage is a standout feature, offering dual-entry access, ample storage, and a dedicated workshop space perfect for hobbies, projects, or a home business. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, military bases, and major commuter routes, this property combines modern updates, functionality, and classic appeal. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home with exceptional indoor and outdoor space.

Listing courtesy of Bryan Williams · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10639954

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A classic 1949 brick ranch at 953 Burksdale Road puts you eight minutes from Naval Station Norfolk with three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,300 square feet of well-proportioned living space on a quiet Norfolk street — solid bones, smart location, easy access to everything Hampton Roads offers.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1949, this single-family home carries the hallmarks of mid-century construction — thicker walls, hardwood-era framing, and a straightforward floor plan that uses every square foot intentionally. What sets it apart is the location: eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and nine to MARFORCOM Norfolk, yet tucked on a residential street far enough from the gate to feel genuinely neighborhood-quiet. That combination of commute efficiency and everyday calm is harder to find than it looks.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS and the Norfolk real estate market

953 Burksdale Road sits in Norfolk's East Ocean View corridor — a section of the city that has quietly matured into one of its more livable stretches. Streets here are lined with post-war ranches and bungalows, many owner-occupied for decades, which gives the area a stable, rooted character you notice the moment you drive through. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and this part of the 23518 zip code benefits from proximity to the Chesapeake Bay waterfront without the premium price tags of the oceanfront proper. If you've been searching for a norfolk home for sale that puts you close to the water, close to the bases, and still within reach of the city's growing restaurant and arts scene downtown, Burksdale Road checks those boxes with room to spare. The city's infrastructure investment in this zip code has been steady, and the surrounding blocks reflect that momentum.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely convenient from 953 Burksdale Road. Ocean View Avenue is minutes away, giving you quick access to the bay beach, local seafood spots, and neighborhood coffee stops. Grocery options including a nearby Farm Fresh serve the immediate area, and the Northside pharmacy corridor keeps routine errands short. Little Creek Amphibious Base Road and Shore Drive connect you north and east without highway dependency. For longer outings, downtown Norfolk's Granby Street dining district is roughly 20 minutes south, and the Norfolk Premium Outlets and Virginia Beach Town Center are both reachable within a half-hour drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and nine to MARFORCOM Norfolk — that commute math matters when you're working with PCS timelines and BAH budgets. A VA loan makes a property like this especially accessible, and the 1,300-square-foot layout with three bedrooms handles a family's needs without the maintenance overhead of a larger home. Norfolk's 23518 zip code is a known quantity for military households, and Burksdale Road sits right in the sweet spot.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring real estate in norfolk va for the first time, 953 Burksdale Road offers a low-complexity entry point — a straightforward three-bedroom, two-bath ranch built to last, in a zip code with strong owner-occupancy rates and easy access to employment centers. The 1,300-square-foot footprint is manageable to maintain, the 1949 construction means you're not dealing with newer builder-grade materials, and the neighborhood has the kind of settled feel that makes first-time ownership less daunting.

More buyer questions

How far is 953 Burksdale Road from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive from 953 Burksdale Road to Naval Station Norfolk's main gate runs approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more practical commutes available in this price range of Norfolk's residential market.

What is the square footage and layout of 953 Burksdale Road?

The home offers 1,300 square feet of living space configured as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family residence — a compact but complete floor plan that suits couples, small families, or anyone who values efficiency over excess square footage.

How old is the home at 953 Burksdale Road and what does that mean for construction quality?

Built in 1949, the home reflects mid-century construction standards that typically included heavier framing lumber and more durable foundational materials than many homes built in subsequent decades — though any buyer should conduct a thorough inspection to assess current condition.

Is 953 Burksdale Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 953 Burksdale Road is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

Are there HOA fees associated with 953 Burksdale Road?

Based on available property data, 953 Burksdale Road does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, meaning no HOA dues or association rules apply — though buyers should confirm this during the due-diligence period.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 953 Burksdale Road.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1949

Price / sqft

$261

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,386/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639954

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

$2,145/mo

Principal & interest

$1,764

Property tax

$282

Home insurance

$99

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

123% of $275,300

City assessment record · taxes $3,386/yr

Land share of assessed value

51% — $139,500

Improvements $135,800 · 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

$235,000 – $318,000

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.

3617 Sharpley AVE · 2.3 mi · 1,387 sqft$296,500 sold 2026-03
3532 Pamlico CIR · 2.4 mi · 1,363 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-02
5401 Beckner ST · 2.4 mi · 1,370 sqft$270,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$339,900

Price / Sq Ft

$261

Annual Taxes

$3,386

Monthly Tax

$282

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 1, 2026$339,900—
Currently listed—$339,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

23% above assessment

Total Assessed

$275,300

Land

$139,500

Improvement

$135,800

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 953 Burksdale Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Crossroads Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Norview Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Norview (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 953 Burksdale Rd 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 953 Burksdale Rd?+
Yes — Muscle Beach East Gym is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 953 Burksdale Rd?+
Oakmont North Playgrounds is about 0.7 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 953 Burksdale Rd?+
LEMPIRA # 3 is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is ROLOP (0.3 mi).
Does 953 Burksdale Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 953 Burksdale Rd built?+
It was built in 1949, 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

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Listing courtesy of Bryan Williams · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10639954

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953 Burksdale Rd, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 · MLS #10639954 · 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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