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.
For sale
$179,900
1608 Ohio St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
3beds
1,321sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,619 Square Feet Lot
$177,000 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original fireplaceFunctional layout
- 69 days |
- 885 |
- 47 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jon Bourque,
Verian Realty 757-937-8358,
Eric Reed,
Verian Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10632726
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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: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,025
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
Estimated market value
$177,000
$168,000 - $186,000
$1,753/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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Norfolk
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Truitt Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Oscar Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Oscar F. Smith High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rena B. Wright Primary
- Middle: Oscar Smith Middle
- High: Oscar Smith
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