This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers over 1,200 square feet on a spacious, 0.23-acre lot in the heart of Norfolk. The property presents a wonderful opportunity for an investor, rehabber, or buyer looking to add value through improvements. The floor plan and larger lot provide a solid starting point for a renovation project. Bring your vision and transform this property into a finished home with your own updates and design choices. Call today for more information and to schedule your tour!
For sale
$200,000
117 E Chester St, Norfolk, VA 23503
2beds
1,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
10,410 Square Feet Lot
$195,000 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days
- 835
- 38
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Melvin,
Benham Real Estate LLC 757-354-4080,
Melissa Melvin,
Benham Real Estate LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10654352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 10,410 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12297600
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Bank Repo
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hampton Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,413
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
Estimated market value
$195,000
$185,000 - $205,000
$1,823/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,413 +4.9% | $196,200 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $2,300 -0.1% | $187,000 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $2,303 +13.4% | $184,200 +13.4% |
| 2022 | $2,030 +8.1% | $162,400 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $1,878 +2.3% | $150,200 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,835 +4.8% | $146,800 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $1,751 +3.5% | $140,100 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $1,691 +18.2% | $135,300 +2.2% |
| 2017 | $1,431 | $132,400 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,431 -1.2% | $130,500 |
| 2015 | $1,448 | $130,500 |
| 2014 | $1,448 | $130,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $130,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $130,500 -0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $131,500 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $135,600 -12.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $154,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $154,400 +18.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $130,500 +10.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $118,400 +23.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $96,200 +15.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $83,500 +1% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $82,700 +2.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $80,500 +5.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $76,050 |
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Neighborhood: Northside
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary Calcott Elementary
- Middle: Northside Middle School
- High: Granby
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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