For sale

Price cut: $10K (8/7)

$169,900

1608 Ohio St, Chesapeake, VA 23324

3beds

1,321sqft

$1,127/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

5,619 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$129/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original fireplaceFunctional layout

Uncover the potential in this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage located in the heart of South Norfolk. Spanning approximately 1,321 square feet, this 1953 home serves as a blank canvas for investors or ambitious homeowners looking to build equity through a full renovation. The interior features a functional layout and an original fireplace, awaiting your modern touch. A standout feature of this property is the oversized detached 2-car garage, offering rare space for a workshop, vehicle storage, or a hobbyist’s retreat. Situated on a 0.13-acre lot, you are just minutes from Lakeside Park and provide easy commuting access to I-464, I-64, and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The property is being sold strictly As-Is, with the seller making no repairs. This is a prime opportunity to revitalize a home in an area seeing steady growth. Whether you are looking for your next flip or a long-term rental addition, 1608 Ohio St is priced to sell and ready for its next chapter.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Workshop

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,321 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Lot

Size: 5,619 Square Feet
Features: Corner

Details

Parcel number: 1280000003740
Zoning: RSFA1
Special conditions: Bank Repo

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Asbestos
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Utilities for property: Water Not Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: South Norfolk

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Chesapeake

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $129/sqft
Tax assessed value: $200,500
Annual tax amount: $2,025
Date on market: 5/1/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,618/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,025 +2.9%	$200,500 +2.9%
2024	$1,967 +10.4%	$194,800 +10.4%
2023	$1,783 +8.8%	$176,500 +13.1%
2022	$1,638 +10.3%	$156,000 +10.3%
2021	$1,485	$141,400 +2.5%
2020	--	$137,900
2019	$1,448 +10.9%	$137,900 +9.1%
2018	$1,305	$126,400 +1.7%
2017	$1,305 +66.7%	$124,300
2016	$783 -11.1%	$124,300
2015	$881	$124,300
2014	$881 -32.5%	$124,300
2013	$1,305 -1.1%	$124,300 -1.1%
2012	$1,320 -3.8%	$125,700 -3.8%
2011	$1,372 -3.5%	$130,700 -3.5%
2010	$1,422 -5%	$135,400 -5%
2009	$1,497 -1.8%	$142,600 -1.8%
2008	$1,525 +3.1%	$145,200 +4.1%
2007	$1,479 +25.1%	$139,500 +31%
2006	$1,182 +22.8%	$106,500 +41.6%
2004	$963 +7.3%	$75,200 +7.3%
2003	$897 +7.7%	$70,100 +7.7%
2002	$833 +6.5%	$65,100 +6.5%
2001	$782	$61,100