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.
Sold
$162,500
1608 Ohio St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
3beds
1,321sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,619 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,852 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,852/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,852/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,852/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,067/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,067/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Original fireplaceFunctional layout
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jon Bourque,
Verian Realty 757-937-8358,
Eric Reed,
Verian Realty
Bought with:
Patricia Mouthon Castro
1st Class Real Estate Flagship
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10632726
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: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,025
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Norfolk
Nearby homes
- $192,5003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft1205 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
- $228,0003 bd1 ba1k sqft1211 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
- $335,2004 bd3 ba1.6k sqft1173 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
- $294,1004 bd1 ba1.3k sqft1171 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
- $309,0003 bd3 ba1.6k sqft1215 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Sold
- $234,1001 bd1 ba1.2k sqft1202 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
- $264,6001 bd1 ba650 sqft1202 Commerce Ave #B, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
- $223,4003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft1200 Commerce Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324Off Market
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
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
