South Norfolk Homes for Sale in Chesapeake, VA

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.

Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.

Recently sold in South Norfolk

The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.

1. 

   1006 Butt ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   4 bd · 2 ba · 2,527 sqft

   $358,500

   Sold Sep 2026

2. 805 Portland ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   4 bd · 1.1 ba · 1,450 sqft

   $335,000

   Sold Sep 2026

3. 

   801 Poindexter ST #318, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   1 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft

   $154,600

   Sold Sep 2026

4. 

   1232 Stewart ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft

   $279,500

   Sold Sep 2026

5. 1312 Hull ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   3 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft

   $272,000

   Sold Sep 2026

6. 

   905 Butt ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft

   $297,000

   Sold Sep 2026

7. 

   1608 Ohio ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   3 bd · 1 ba · 1,321 sqft

   $162,500

   Sold Sep 2026

8. 

   2306 Bainbridge BLVD, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   2 bd · 1.1 ba · 1,256 sqft

   $275,000

   Sold Aug 2026

9. 

   609 Crystal AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

   3 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft

   $305,000

   Sold Aug 2026

10. 

    1319 18th ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23324

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,420 sqft

    $225,000

    Sold Aug 2026

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 206 South Norfolk homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.

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

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 live drive times with traffic.

South Norfolk real estate FAQ

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.

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Schools serving Chesapeake

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