Charming Norfolk home with a spacious layout and plenty of natural light. The updated kitchen opens to the living area, creating an inviting space for entertaining or relaxing. In addition to the main living areas, this home features a finished room over the garage complete with a full bathroom, perfect as a guest suite, office, or bonus space. Generously sized bedrooms and a well-maintained bathroom provide comfort and convenience. Enjoy the fenced yard, ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings. Conveniently located near downtown Norfolk, schools, shopping, and military bases.
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$515,000
501 E Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
5beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
-- sqft lot
$523,600 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$3,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$523,600
$492,000 - $560,000
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Fenced yardPlenty of natural lightGenerously sized bedroomsWell-maintained bathroomSpacious layoutUpdated kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tiffanie Chastain,
Real Broker LLC 757-520-0565
Bought with:
Ciara Whedbee
KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10599508
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Sun Room, Utility Room
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Full,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Features: Corner
Details
- Parcel number: 07566600
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pinewell
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $465,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,900
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,729 -2.7% | $465,800 -2.7% |
| 2024 | $5,886 +17.3% | $478,500 +19.2% |
| 2023 | $5,016 +5.4% | $401,300 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $4,758 +12.6% | $380,600 +12.6% |
| 2021 | $4,226 +1.4% | $338,100 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $4,168 +14.6% | $333,400 +14.6% |
| 2019 | $3,635 +1.4% | $290,800 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $3,584 +11.9% | $286,700 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $3,202 | $284,400 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $3,202 +4.9% | $267,700 |
| 2015 | $3,052 | $267,700 |
| 2014 | $3,052 | $267,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $267,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $267,700 -15.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $315,300 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $340,400 -12.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $387,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $387,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $387,500 +23% |
| 2006 | -- | $315,000 +17.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $268,800 +43.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $187,900 +4.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $179,600 +10.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $162,110 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Pinewell
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ocean View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Northside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ocean View 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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