Step into this charming Chesapeake home, where modern updates and a fantastic location come together. With easy access to Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, plus major roadways, your commute and weekend plans are made simple. Recent updates, such as a new water heater (2024), updated windows (installed 2022 with a transferable warranty), and a renovated bathroom (2022) with dual shower heads, enhance comfort. A clever laundry chute adds convenience. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer roof (the back was replaced in 2025) and the added bonus of a spacious 2-car detached garage with built-in shelving for all your storage needs. With nearby waterfront parks, shopping, dining, and essential services, this home offers the perfect mix of practicality and potential. If you’re looking for a home to personalize and truly make your own, this is the one. Don’t wait, schedule your private showing today and see all the possibilities for yourself! Some photos have been virtually staged.
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$230,000
103 Swain Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
3beds
1,115sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,967.72 Square Feet Lot
$232,300 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$1,830 Estimated rent
Home value
$232,300
$216,000 - $251,000
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Modern updatesClever laundry chute
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Listed by:
Debbie Reynolds,
Keller Williams Richmond West 804-282-5901,
Delphine Boyd,
Keller Williams Richmond West
Bought with:
James Vanderlip
Home Finders Team
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10620306
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,115 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 5,967 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1450000002780
- Zoning: R8S
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
- Subdivision: Avalon Park
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,268 +6.1% | $224,600 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $2,137 +13.5% | $211,600 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $1,884 +2.7% | $186,500 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $1,833 +15.5% | $174,600 +15.5% |
| 2021 | $1,588 | $151,200 +11.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $135,200 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $1,360 -5.1% | $129,500 -5.1% |
| 2018 | $1,432 +8.2% | $136,400 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $1,324 +0% | $126,100 |
| 2016 | $1,324 | $126,100 |
| 2015 | $1,324 | $126,100 |
| 2014 | $1,324 -2.6% | $126,100 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $1,359 | $129,400 |
| 2012 | $1,359 -5.6% | $129,400 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $1,440 -6.7% | $137,100 -6.7% |
| 2010 | $1,544 -6.6% | $147,000 -6.6% |
| 2009 | $1,653 | $157,400 |
| 2008 | $1,653 +2.9% | $157,400 +3.9% |
| 2007 | $1,606 +14.6% | $151,500 +20% |
| 2006 | $1,401 +24.2% | $126,200 +43.2% |
| 2004 | $1,128 +9.6% | $88,100 +9.6% |
| 2003 | $1,029 +8.4% | $80,400 +8.4% |
| 2002 | $950 +1.4% | $74,200 +1.4% |
| 2001 | $937 | $73,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Norfolk
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Portlock Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Oscar Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Oscar F. Smith High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: George W. Carver Intermediate
- Middle: Oscar Smith Middle
- High: Oscar Smith
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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