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  • $279,725

    1221 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

    3beds
    1,280sqft
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    $1,853/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    2,962 Square Feet Lot
    $280,800 Zestimate®
    $219/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Exceptional walk-in closetSpacious first-floor primary suiteBright inviting kitchenWater-resistant laminate flooringGranite countertopsUpdated cabinetryCeiling fans
    A 2.75% ASSUMABLE MORTGAGE, UPDATED FEATURES, AND A FIRST-FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE! This Chesapeake home offers a combination of comfort, functionality, and potential financing advantages worth exploring. The bright, inviting kitchen features stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and granite countertops, while water-resistant laminate flooring, ceramic tile, updated lighting, and ceiling fans add appeal throughout the home. The spacious first-floor primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, creating an open and relaxing retreat with an exceptional walk-in closet. Step outside to enjoy the deck and outdoor space, great for unwinding or entertaining, with the added convenience of a detached garage for parking, storage, or hobbies. If you're searching for an updated Chesapeake home with a first-floor primary suite and outdoor living space, this property deserves a closer look!
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    Listed by:

    Benjamin Liskey,

    Own Real Estate LLC 757-354-4080

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP
      • Basement: Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, 2 Space
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Wood,Fenced
      • Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
      • Frontage length: 25
      Lot
      • Size: 2,962 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 120 x 25
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1280000003820
      • Zoning: RSFA1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: City/County
      • Water: City/County

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: South Norfolk
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chesapeake

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $219/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $234,300
      • Annual tax amount: $2,484
      • Date on market: 10/15/2026

        Estimated market value

        $280,800

        $267,000 - $295,000

        $1,952/mo

        Price history

        Price history is unavailable.

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,366 +4.1%$234,300 +4.1%
        2024$2,274 +9.3%$225,100 +9.3%
        2023$2,080 +8.1%$205,900 +12.3%
        2022$1,925 +43.2%$183,300 +43.2%
        2021$1,344 $128,000 +3.1%
        2020-- $124,100
        2019$1,303 +7%$124,100 +7%
        2018$1,218 +1.8%$116,000 +1.8%
        2017$1,196 +300%$113,900
        2016$299 -75%$113,900
        2015$1,196 $113,900
        2014$1,196 -3.6%$113,900 -3.6%
        2013$1,241 -1.3%$118,200 -1.3%
        2012$1,257 -4%$119,700 -4%
        2011$1,309 -11.2%$124,700 -11.2%
        2010$1,474 -1.9%$140,400 -1.9%
        2009$1,503 -6.7%$143,100 -6.7%
        2008$1,611 +10%$153,400 +11%
        2007$1,465 +20.1%$138,200 +25.8%
        2006$1,220 +62.1%$109,900 +86.9%
        2004$753 +8.5%$58,800 +8.5%
        2003$694 +8%$54,200 +8%
        2002$643 +8.2%$50,200 +8.2%
        2001$594 $46,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: South Norfolk

        Getting around

        67 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        41 / 100
        Some Transit
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Rena B. Wright Primary
        • Middle: Oscar Smith Middle
        • High: Oscar Smith

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