Welcome to this magnificent 1890's home which has been transformed to evoke the essence of high-end New York City luxury living. Enter a world where historic charm meets modern sophistication. The journey begins with preserving and enhancing its original architectural features, gleaming hardwood floors, ornate moldings and decorative crown trim while layering contemporary luxe details that shout urban elegance. Heavy drapes are gone to maximize natural light and glass doors added to invoke privacy yet keep the light, bright feel. This one is a "must see"!
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$1,160,000
540 Pembroke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
6beds
5,415sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
6,760 Square Feet Lot
$1,184,600 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$3,750 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,184,600
$1.10M - $1.27M
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Contemporary luxe detailsDecorative crown trimLight bright feelOrnate moldingsGleaming hardwood floorsGlass doorsMaximize natural light
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Listed by:
Lauren Conner,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-625-2580,
Doriana Iwanowski,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Bought with:
Kathryn Kramer
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10590172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Radiator
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,415 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Hallway(s), Handicap Access, Level Flooring, Pocket Doors
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Inground Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
- Frontage length: 52'
Lot
- Size: 6,760 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52' x 130'
Details
- Parcel number: 35986900
- Zoning: HC-G1
- Other equipment: Backup Generator, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Poly Skin,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Ghent
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,001,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,560
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,316 +2.5% | $1,001,300 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $12,018 +4% | $977,100 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $11,560 +1.2% | $924,800 +1.2% |
| 2022 | $11,423 +3.9% | $913,800 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $10,995 +1.3% | $879,600 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $10,851 +2.5% | $868,100 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $10,590 +4.3% | $847,200 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $10,155 +22.1% | $744,000 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $8,319 | $723,400 -9.8% |
| 2016 | $8,319 -2.8% | $802,200 |
| 2015 | $8,557 | $802,200 |
| 2014 | $8,557 | $802,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $802,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $802,200 -0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $808,800 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $822,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $822,100 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $813,100 -3.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $844,900 +17.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $719,900 +27.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $565,200 +44.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $391,900 +4.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $373,700 +4.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $357,900 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $346,400 +2.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $338,820 |
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Neighborhood: Ghent
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GreatSchools rating
- 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
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walter Herron Taylor 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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