Gracious city home with impressive architectural details in the heart of historic Ghent. This home has been meticulously maintained with updates blending seamlessly with the original period details. Large formal rooms, updated eat-in kitchen with an active butler's pantry opens to an inviting family room. Upstairs offers a private primary suite with a huge closet and a newly renovated spa-like bathroom with custom features and finishes. There are four additional guest bedrooms that share two full bathrooms. A seasonal sunroom on the second floor offers an additional space to relax. The private backyard is fully fenced and the driveway offers parking for 3 cars. New roof over the family room addition. No flood insurance is required. Shown by appointment with the listing agent present for all showings. 2024-06-11
Sold for $929,000
$929,000
511 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
5beds
4,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
-- sqft lot
$1,021,700 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$4,094 Estimated rent
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Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty Solds,MLS#: 10519246
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,800
- Total interior livable area: 4,800 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 33901600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1888
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2024 | Sold | $929,000$194/sqft |
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| 3/6/2024 | Contingent | $929,000$194/sqft |
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| 2/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $929,000+39.7%$194/sqft |
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| 8/22/2014 | Sold | $665,000-4.3%$139/sqft |
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| 5/30/2014 | Price change | $695,000-3.3%$145/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Price change | $719,000-2.7%$150/sqft |
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| 1/19/2014 | Price change | $739,000-1.3%$154/sqft |
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| 9/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $749,000$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,457 +13% | $931,500 +13% |
| 2024 | $10,139 -1.6% | $824,300 |
| 2023 | $10,304 +1.5% | $824,300 +1.5% |
| 2022 | $10,153 +4.5% | $812,200 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $9,711 +1.6% | $776,900 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $9,561 +4.3% | $764,900 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $9,166 -0.5% | $733,300 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $9,210 +10.7% | $736,800 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $8,319 | $723,400 -17.4% |
| 2016 | $8,319 -10.3% | $875,900 |
| 2015 | $9,274 | $875,900 |
| 2014 | $9,274 | $875,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $875,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $875,900 -0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $883,500 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $898,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $898,700 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $888,100 -3.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $922,400 +17.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $786,700 +31.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $599,700 +39.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $428,800 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $386,800 +5.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $366,800 +3.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $354,600 +2.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $346,390 |
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Neighborhood: Ghent
Nearby schools
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- 8/10W.H. Taylor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Blair Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Maury High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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