This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a warm, inviting feel from the moment you enter the welcoming front porch, complete with a classic porch swing. Inside, you'll find an open flow between the living and dining areas, and a gorgeous kitchen featuring butcher block countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes. The primary bedroom is generously sized, and the home includes a spacious utility/mud room for added convenience. Outside, enjoy a large backyard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or play, plus an oversized detached garage offering plenty of storage or workspace. Minutes from NAS Norfolk. Seller has signed a contract with a roofing company to install a new roof. 2025-08-05
Sold for $298,000
$298,000
235 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505
3beds
1,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$304,900 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$2,157 Estimated rent
Home value
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Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty Solds,MLS#: 10589285
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,218
- Total interior livable area: 1,218 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 35125850
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,283
- Date on market: 8/5/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $298,000+3.5%$245/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Contingent | $288,000$236/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $288,000+6.7%$236/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Sold | $270,000+5.9%$222/sqft |
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| 4/18/2022 | Contingent | $255,000$209/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $255,000+18.6%$209/sqft |
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| 11/17/2020 | Sold | $215,000+7.5%$177/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $200,000+117.4%$164/sqft |
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| 3/6/2020 | Listing removed | $92,000$76/sqft |
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| 2/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $92,000-3.6%$76/sqft |
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| 1/27/2020 | Sold | $95,397-31.8%$78/sqft |
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| 8/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $139,900-3.5%$115/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 12/18/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 10/1/2009 | Sold | $145,000$119/sqft |
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| 8/27/2009 | Listed for sale | $145,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,283 +10.3% | $185,600 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $2,069 +3.8% | $168,200 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $1,994 +5.8% | $159,500 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $1,884 +5.9% | $150,700 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $1,779 +7.6% | $142,300 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $1,653 +1.1% | $132,200 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $1,634 +40.9% | $130,700 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $1,160 -17.3% | $123,700 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,403 | $122,000 -1.4% |
| 2016 | $1,403 -0.5% | $123,700 |
| 2015 | $1,410 | $123,700 |
| 2014 | $1,410 | $123,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $123,700 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $131,600 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $133,100 +12.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $118,600 +1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $116,600 +3.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $112,600 +17.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,100 +17.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $82,000 +17.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,000 -0.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,400 +2.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,550 |
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Neighborhood: Glenwood Park
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- 6/10Camp Allen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Virginia
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- Norfolk
- 23505
- Glenwood Park
- 235 Forrest Ave