Investor Special in Norfolk, VA. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is located on a tree-lined street and features a generous front yard, extended driveway, and additional parking behind the home. A separate workshop and a detached 2-car garage provide excellent functional space for storage or projects. Hardwood floors are believed to be under the carpet, and the home includes a separate utility room. The property offers low-maintenance outdoor space, with most of the usable yard in the front and side. The rear of the property backs to tidal wetlands, offering additional privacy.This is a strong value-add opportunity in an established Norfolk neighborhood with ongoing renovations and solid investment potential. Suitable for investors seeking a rental property, renovation project, or long-term hold.Property sold as-is, where-is. Highest and Best due by Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 5:00PM.
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$175,000
228 Forsythe St, Norfolk, VA 23505
3beds
934sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
-- sqft lot
$175,100 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$1,734 Estimated rent
Home value
$175,100
$166,000 - $184,000
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Separate workshopTree-lined streetSeparate utility roomAdditional privacyExtended drivewayGenerous front yardLow-maintenance outdoor space
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Listed by:
Robbie Selkin,
Green Tree Real Estate Inc 757-277-9700
Bought with:
Danielle Urrutia
Swell Realty Co
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10636085
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 934 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 28418900
- Zoning: R-7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chelsea - 039
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,490
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,859 +4.1% | $232,400 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $2,745 +3.9% | $223,200 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $2,641 +9.9% | $211,300 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $2,404 +9.7% | $192,300 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $2,191 +2.3% | $175,300 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $2,141 | $171,300 |
| 2019 | $2,141 | $171,300 -1% |
| 2018 | -- | $173,000 +1.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $170,200 -0.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $170,800 |
| 2015 | $782 | $170,800 |
| 2014 | $782 | $170,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $170,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $170,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $170,800 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $186,800 -5% |
| 2009 | -- | $196,600 +7.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $182,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $182,200 +18.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $154,100 +12.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $137,000 +62.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,500 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,100 +7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,000 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $70,600 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $67,890 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bolling Brook
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Suburban Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Northside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Suburban Park Elementary
- Middle: Northside Middle School
- 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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