South Norfolk Homes for Sale in Chesapeake, VA
Homes for sale in Chesapeake, VA · South Norfolk is one of its neighborhoods.
Homes for sale in 23324 · South Norfolk is in this ZIP code.
South Norfolk is one of Chesapeake's oldest urban areas. It is a historic borough at the city's north edge. The borough was laid out along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. It was once its own city. In 1963, South Norfolk merged with Norfolk County to form the City of Chesapeake. Its early-1900s roots still shape the streets.
The area is known for its grid of detached homes. These include Craftsman bungalows, Foursquares, Colonial Revivals, and Queen Anne-era Victorians. Much of it sits in a National Register historic district. That district is also a locally protected overlay. The area is anchored by the walkable Poindexter Street corridor. So does the high-level South Norfolk Jordan Bridge to Portsmouth.
Homes from the turn of the century sit next to new riverfront and civic work. That renewal is still under way. Downtown Norfolk is just minutes away.
31 homes for sale in South Norfolk right now.
“South Norfolk is Chesapeake's oldest bones — Craftsman bungalows and Queen Anne stock on a walkable grid around Poindexter Street, with the city still investing in the district. Renovation quality is the whole game here: the difference between a lovingly restored Foursquare and a flipped one shows up at inspection, so we look hard before you fall in love.”
31
Active Listings
$299,900
Median List Price
$204
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
49
Avg. Days on Market
8d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in South Norfolk.
Neighborhood82
Sold · last 12 mo
$305,000
Median sale price
$193
Median sold $/sq ft
21
Median days on market
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Living in South Norfolk
Daily life in South Norfolk centers on Poindexter Street. It is one of the most walkable main streets in Chesapeake. Local shops, places to eat, the South Norfolk Memorial Library, and civic buildings line it. The city keeps putting money into the district. Outdoor space includes Elizabeth River Park. That riverfront site has a public boat ramp, a fishing pier, a dog park, a playground, and walking paths. It was reclaimed and expanded when the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge was rebuilt as a high-level span in 2012. That project also added a free walking and bike path across the river to Portsmouth. The spot is well linked. Interstate 464 and I-264 are close by. They lead to downtown Norfolk, the Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth, and the wider Hampton Roads interstate network. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth. Housing here leans toward early-20th-century detached houses. These are bungalows, cottages, Foursquares, and Victorians. They sit on typical lots with front and back yards. Redone historic homes and select infill round it out.
South Norfolk's housing stock is rooted in the early 1900s. That is when the area grew as a streetcar-era area of detached houses. Today the homes for sale include Craftsman bungalows, Foursquares, Colonial Revivals, Cottages, and Queen Anne and Stick/Eastlake-style Victorians. Many sit in the locally protected historic overlay. There, outside changes you can see from a paved public street need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Stock ranges from period homes kept as they were built to fully redone period houses. Some homes have room to be restored, and there is the odd newer infill. Interest in the area is shaped by the walkable Poindexter Street district. The riverfront features at Elizabeth River Park help too. So does the Jordan Bridge link to Portsmouth. Interstate access matters as well. It reaches downtown Norfolk, the naval shipyard across the river, and the wider Hampton Roads job market. That mix suits buyers who want period homes close to the urban core.
What South Norfolk homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$305,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
82 closed sales
$193
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
21 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$60K–$529K
Active listing range
31 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 76 | $309,500 |
| Townhomes & condos | 6 | $227,500 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
How South Norfolk compares
The 3 closest Chesapeake neighborhoods VaHome profiles, measured from map center to map center. Same 12-month REIN closed-sales math for every row.
| Neighborhood | Median sale | $ / sq ft | Days on mkt | Sold · 12 mo | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Norfolk | $305,000 | $193 | 21 | 82 | 31 |
| Georgetown · 1.9 mi | $286,000 | $193 | 12 | 26 | 7 |
| Crestwood · 3.6 mi | $372,500 | $209 | 13 | 30 | 3 |
| Greenbrier · 4.4 mi | $318,500 | $226 | 15 | 120 | 19 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, refreshed every 10 minutes. Neighborhoods with fewer than 5 closed sales are left out so no row rests on one or two homes.
What the homes in South Norfolk are like
Age, size, lot and price band of the 82 South Norfolk homes that closed since Nov 6, 2025, as recorded in the REIN MLS.
1949
Median year built
most homes sold were built 1905–2021
1,462 sq ft
Median living area
3-bedroom is the most common layout
5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
Median lot · detached
35 detached sales with a recorded lot
| Price range by type | Sold · 12 mo | Lower quarter | Median | Upper quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 76 | $230,000 | $309,500 | $357,000 |
| Townhomes & condos | 6 | $155,000 | $227,500 | $292,000 |
Lower and upper quarter are the 25th and 75th percentile sale prices. Half of all sales fell between them.
HOA reality
5%
Sales with an HOA
4 of 82 closed sales where REIN recorded an association
Fees are what the listing agent entered at the time of sale. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association before you write an offer.
Source: REIN MLS closed sales since Nov 6, 2025, computed by VaHome. Any figure with fewer than 5 recorded homes is left out.
Recently sold in South Norfolk
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
1404 Chesapeake AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,410 sqft
$372,000
Sold Oct 2026
1310 Hoover AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$235,000
Sold Oct 2026
1813 B Hoover AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
5 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,862 sqft
$440,000
Sold Oct 2026
1016 Thoroughgood WAY #307, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,255 sqft
$230,000
Sold Oct 2026
1421 Ardmore CIR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,124 sqft
$369,000
Sold Oct 2026
1423 Rodgers ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
2 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft
$252,247
Sold Oct 2026
2415 Vincent ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,962 sqft
$405,000
Sold Oct 2026
1233 Transylvania AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,812 sqft
$175,000
Sold Oct 2026
1810 Hoover AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,700 sqft
$350,000
Sold Oct 2026
919 Decatur ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$224,400
Sold Oct 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 221 South Norfolk homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
3%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 215 · AE · 6 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE
0 of 230
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Varies
hurricane evacuation zone (differs across the neighborhood)
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the South Norfolk area
$62,454
Median household income
31.1
Median age
60.3%
Owner-occupied households
18.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the South Norfolk area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of South Norfolk. Every listing page shows typical drive times from that home.
Listings & market data updated November 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
South Norfolk real estate FAQ
What kinds of homes are in South Norfolk?+
South Norfolk has some of Chesapeake's most distinct home styles. Its detached houses went up largely in the early 1900s. Common styles include Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquares, Cottages, Colonial Revivals, and Queen Anne and Stick/Eastlake-era Victorians. Most sit on typical lots with front and back yards. You'll find a mix. Some period homes are kept as they were. Others are redone historic homes. There is the odd newer infill too.
What schools serve South Norfolk?+
South Norfolk is part of Chesapeake Public Schools. Schools tied to the area include George W. Carver Intermediate, Crestwood Intermediate, and Crestwood Middle School. Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. So confirm the exact zoned schools for a given address with Chesapeake Public Schools. Check current GreatSchools ratings too.
How far is South Norfolk from downtown Norfolk and the interstates?+
Downtown Norfolk is only a short drive away. South Norfolk sits at the north edge of Chesapeake and borders Norfolk along the Elizabeth River. Interstate 464 and I-264 are near by. They lead to the Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and the wider Hampton Roads interstate network. The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge also gives a direct crossing to Portsmouth.
Is South Norfolk close to the military bases and shipyard?+
Yes. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from South Norfolk, in Portsmouth. Getting there is easy by the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge and Interstate 464. Other Hampton Roads military bases, such as Naval Station Norfolk, are easy to reach by the nearby interstates. Those links make the area a good fit for commutes to the region's defense and maritime jobs.
What is the South Norfolk Historic District and what does it mean for buyers?+
The South Norfolk Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is also a locally protected overlay district. The district covers roughly a half square mile of early-1900s homes. In the local district, some outside changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness. That applies to changes you can see from a paved public street. The rule helps keep the area's historic look. Buyers who plan to redo a historic home should build these design review rules into their plans. Confirm current rules with the City of Chesapeake.
What is there to do in South Norfolk?+
South Norfolk centers on the walkable Poindexter Street corridor. It is home to local shops, places to eat, the South Norfolk Memorial Library, and civic buildings. Elizabeth River Park sits along the river. It has a public boat ramp, a fishing pier, a dog park, a playground, and walking paths. The park also gives access to the free walking and bike path across the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. Downtown Norfolk is close, so the city's waterfront, dining, and culture are within easy reach.
About Chesapeake
Homes for sale in Chesapeake, VA offer suburban space, top-rated schools, and easy access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk. The city splits roughly into five corridors. Greenbrier, ZIP 23320, has newer construction and shopping near the mall. Great Bridge, in 23320 and 23322, has the historic Battlefield district and excellent schools. Hickory, in 23322, has large-lot homes and Hickory High.
Western Branch, in 23321, sits near the Portsmouth border. It has mature trees and starter homes. Deep Creek and South Norfolk, in 23323 and 23324, have lower-priced homes and waterfront access. Chesapeake Public Schools anchor buyer demand. They rank among the highest-rated in Hampton Roads. Hickory High, Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Western Branch High are all here.
Median home prices range from $300K starter homes in Deep Creek to $600K+ homes in Great Bridge. Luxury estates in Hickory's gated neighborhoods run $1M+. The commute to Virginia Beach, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, or Newport News Shipbuilding is easy via I-664 and I-64. Below you'll find every active Chesapeake MLS listing.
It is pulled every 2 minutes from the REIN feed.
Schools serving Chesapeake
Browse Chesapeake homes by CPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.
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