A rare opportunity for the savvy buyer who recognizes potential. This beautiful historic home in sought-after Riverview offers the chance to add your own finishing touches while building instant equity. Several key upgrades are already complete, including a new tankless hot water heater/boiler, updated fixtures in the second-floor bathrooms, laundry relocated to the first floor, and the addition of a first-floor half bath. The walk-in attic is ready to be finished, offering approximately 500 additional square feet. Enjoy large screened-in porches on both the first and second floors, a primary bedroom with a working fireplace and shared ensuite, and a large, dry basement ideal for storage (no flood insurance required). Located just blocks from Riverview Village shopping and dining and Lafayette Park, with easy access to Ghent, Downtown, and interstates.
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$375,000
221 E 40th St, Norfolk, VA 23504
4beds
2,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$379,600 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$2,541 Estimated rent
Home value
$379,600
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Listed by:
Janis Campbell,
Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty 757-777-9870,
Claire Campbell,
Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10617740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Heating
- Radiator
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Permanent Stairs,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,128 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 41713100
- Zoning: R-8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverview - 202
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,862
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,862 +2.3% | $395,300 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $4,753 +4.9% | $386,400 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $4,531 +9% | $362,500 +9% |
| 2022 | $4,156 +1.7% | $332,500 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $4,085 | $326,800 |
| 2020 | $4,085 +6.8% | $326,800 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $3,826 +6.9% | $306,100 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $3,579 +16.9% | $286,300 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $3,062 | $276,300 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $3,062 +2.1% | $260,800 |
| 2015 | $2,999 | $260,800 |
| 2014 | $2,999 | $260,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $260,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $260,800 -3.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $270,700 -12.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $310,500 -3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $320,400 0% |
| 2008 | -- | $320,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $320,500 +21.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $264,100 +12% |
| 2005 | -- | $235,700 +21.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $194,200 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $180,100 +14.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $156,900 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $147,990 +5% |
| 2000 | -- | $140,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Riverview
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Granby Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10Blair Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Maury High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Granby Elementary
- Middle: Blair Middle
- High: Maury
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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