So much personality in this 1948 over-and-under duplex in Ocean View, just blocks from the beach and bay - ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage. Colorful crape myrtles line the streets, giving the neighborhood the charm of old Norfolk. Unit A (downstairs) offers central HVAC, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Unit B (upstairs) features 2 mini split units, 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Both units share a fully fenced backyard. Conveniently located minutes from military bases, Ocean View Beach and Fishing Pier, interstates, shopping, restaurants, Ocean View Golf Course, Norfolk International Airport, and bus routes.
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$337,000
121 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
3beds
2baths
1,697sqft
Duplex
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$339,500 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$2,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$339,500
$319,000 - $363,000
$2,226/mo
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Fully fenced backyardCentral hvac
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melody Workman,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-428-3516
Bought with:
Drew Walck
Wainwright Real Estate
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10618269
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,697 sqft
Property
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
- Frontage length: 50
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50' x 100'
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 49222100
- Zoning: R-8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ocean View
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,365
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,365 +3.7% | $273,600 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $3,246 +32.2% | $263,900 +34.4% |
| 2023 | $2,455 +8.9% | $196,400 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $2,254 +11.6% | $180,300 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $2,020 +3.7% | $161,600 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,948 +2.5% | $155,800 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $1,900 +3.5% | $152,000 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $1,836 +9.2% | $146,900 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $1,681 | $146,200 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $1,681 +4.4% | $144,400 |
| 2015 | $1,610 | $144,400 |
| 2014 | $1,610 | $144,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $144,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $144,400 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $152,400 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $156,500 -5.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $166,000 -9.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $184,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $184,000 +21.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $151,000 +33.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $113,100 +20.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $94,200 +22.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,800 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,100 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $70,800 +2.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $69,250 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Ocean View
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ocean View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Northside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ocean View 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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