Built by W.H. Lane for James Lane, this Victorian gem with brass plaque honors its historic roots. A standout on Chesapeake Ave, it showcases late - 1800s craftsmanship - pocket doors, heart pine floors, ornate plaster ceiling, tall ceilings and vintage trim. Dining room now serves as 1st flr BR beside full bath. Vintage kitchen w/room to expnad. Upstairs: 3 BRs, full bath w/vintage tub/sink, enclosed old kitchen (ideal closet/storage), porch & back stairs. Det garage w/power Floor print located in pictures for reference. 3rd floor walk up attic! Sold as-is, no repairs. Great for rehab loan or City of Chesapeake 50/50 match grant. Historic South Norfolk location - minutes to Downtown Norfolk
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$320,000
1044 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
4beds
3,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
0.28 Acres Lot
$331,500 Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$2,303 Estimated rent
Home value
$331,500
$312,000 - $351,000
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Victorian gemTall ceilingsVintage trimVintage kitchenEnclosed old kitchenOrnate plaster ceilingPocket doors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Rountree,
BHHS RW Towne Realty 757-436-3636
Bought with:
Deborah Rountree
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10592884
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Walk-In
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,070 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1280000000420
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Norfolk
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,200
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,481 +7.6% | $344,700 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $3,235 +6.7% | $320,300 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $3,033 +3.9% | $300,300 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $2,918 +3.8% | $277,900 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $2,812 | $267,800 +5.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $253,700 +6% |
| 2019 | $2,514 +3% | $239,400 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,440 +2.9% | $232,400 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $2,372 +2.2% | $225,900 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $2,322 | $221,100 |
| 2015 | $2,322 | $221,100 |
| 2014 | $2,322 +0% | $221,100 |
| 2013 | $2,322 -2.4% | $221,100 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $2,378 -5.6% | $226,500 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $2,520 -2% | $240,000 -2% |
| 2010 | $2,573 -5.2% | $245,000 -5.2% |
| 2009 | $2,714 | $258,500 |
| 2008 | $2,714 +9% | $258,500 +10% |
| 2007 | $2,491 +18.1% | $235,000 +23.7% |
| 2006 | $2,109 +22% | $190,000 +40.6% |
| 2004 | $1,729 +2.7% | $135,100 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $1,684 +8.8% | $131,600 +8.8% |
| 2002 | $1,549 +3.8% | $121,000 +3.8% |
| 2001 | $1,492 | $116,600 |
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Neighborhood: South Norfolk
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Truitt Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Oscar Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Oscar F. Smith High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Truitt 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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