Fall in love with the charm of this classic 1947 Traditional in the sought-after Ellsworth neighborhood. Offering just over 2,100 square feet, this home features real hardwood floors throughout and timeless character. Previously renovated by a master carpenter, the main level includes two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, a beautifully updated eat-in kitchen with quality cabinetry and tilework, and a welcoming living room with fireplace. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers double-deep built-in closets, a private en-suite bath with jetted tub; and sitting area. An additional upstairs bedroom also has its own full bath. Enjoy water views from the sunroom and primary bedroom. Fully fenced backyard with patio and firepit area. Major updates: composite deck (2024), tankless water heater (2025), Roof (2018) HVAC (2024). Located in the Granby district near bases, shopping, and dining.
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$465,000
131 Elwood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505
4beds
2,173sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$465,300 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$2,748 Estimated rent
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Sitting areaTimeless characterComposite deckBeautifully updated eat-in kitchenTwo spacious bedroomsQuality cabinetry and tileworkReal hardwood floors throughout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tammy Coleman,
Swell Realty Co 757-216-9222
Bought with:
Kyle Faulk
Swell Realty Co.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10628320
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,173 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation Control
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 40825100
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ellsworth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $397,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,050
- Date on market: 4/4/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,889 +14.6% | $397,500 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $4,268 +2.1% | $347,000 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $4,181 | $334,500 |
| 2022 | $4,181 +5.8% | $334,500 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $3,954 | $316,300 |
| 2020 | $3,954 | $316,300 |
| 2019 | $3,954 +5.8% | $316,300 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $3,736 +10.8% | $298,900 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,371 | $293,100 +4% |
| 2016 | $3,371 +8% | $281,700 |
| 2015 | $3,122 | $281,700 |
| 2014 | $3,122 | $281,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $281,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $281,700 -4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $294,800 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $313,500 -1.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $318,400 +5.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $302,100 +15.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $261,500 +21.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $214,900 +17.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $183,500 +18.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $154,300 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $144,900 +11.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,200 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $122,900 +5.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $116,040 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cromwell Farms
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Granby Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Blair Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Granby Elementary
- Middle: Blair Middle
- 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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