Step into timeless elegance with this stunning Victorian home, rich in character and architectural charm. From the moment you arrive, the expansive corner lot and wrap-around porch set the stage for gracious living. Inside, you’ll find exquisite period details including stained glass accents, pocket doors, and a classic claw-foot tub that celebrate the home’s historic beauty. The thoughtfully designed layout offers two living rooms, a formal dining room and a massive kitchen ready for gatherings. Upstairs features generously sized bedrooms along with a versatile bonus room that can serve many uses. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard and detached garage. Modern upgrades provide peace of mind, including a newer split system, updated 200-amp meter, water purification system, and transferable termite warranty. Owners in this historic district may be eligible for the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Program, this exceptional home blends historic charm with today’s comforts.
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$359,000
1238 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
4beds
2,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$361,300 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$2,242 Estimated rent
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$361,300
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Detached garageWrap-around porchFully fenced yardThoughtfully designed layoutExquisite period detailsGenerously sized bedroomsPocket doors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allen Boone,
Redfin Corporation 703-665-6665
Bought with:
Kathy Worthen
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10619779
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, Spare Room, Utility Room
Heating
- Heat Pump, Oil, Other
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Other
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Slate, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,742 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Pocket Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Features: Corner
Details
- Parcel number: 1280000000250
- Zoning: RSFA1
- Other equipment: Attic Fan
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: South Norfolk
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $380,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,842
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,842 +7.7% | $380,400 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $3,567 +7.4% | $353,200 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $3,323 +4.5% | $329,000 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $3,179 +27.7% | $302,800 +27.7% |
| 2021 | $2,491 | $237,200 +3.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $228,800 +1% |
| 2019 | $2,378 -0.1% | $226,500 -0.1% |
| 2018 | $2,380 +2.9% | $226,700 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $2,313 +2.2% | $220,300 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $2,263 | $215,500 |
| 2015 | $2,263 | $215,500 |
| 2014 | $2,263 +0.7% | $215,500 +0.7% |
| 2013 | $2,247 -2.2% | $214,000 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $2,297 -5.6% | $218,800 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $2,433 -5.8% | $231,700 -5.8% |
| 2010 | $2,583 -5.2% | $246,000 -5.2% |
| 2009 | $2,725 | $259,500 |
| 2008 | $2,725 +15.4% | $259,500 +16.5% |
| 2007 | $2,362 +38.7% | $222,800 +45.2% |
| 2006 | $1,703 +34.1% | $153,400 +54.6% |
| 2004 | $1,270 +20.2% | $99,200 +20.2% |
| 2003 | $1,056 +12.1% | $82,500 +12.1% |
| 2002 | $942 +5.4% | $73,600 +5.4% |
| 2001 | $893 | $69,800 |
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Neighborhood: South Norfolk
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Truitt Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Oscar Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Oscar F. Smith High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 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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