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8045 Buffalo Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
3beds
2,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1 Acres Lot
$488,100 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$2,863 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,100
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Brick ranchGas fireplaceBeautiful bay windowDetached garageTidal wetlands waterfrontMature trees and landscapingCircular driveway
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Listed by:
Mick Shaw,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-424-5360
Bought with:
Rashad Felton
Iron Valley Real Estate HR
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10600852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room, Utility Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Gas-natural
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Multi Car, Driveway, On Street, Converted Gar
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Marsh, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Creek, Marsh, Tidal
- Frontage length: 165'
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 165' x 300
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 28413300
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Belaire
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,470
- Date on market: 9/6/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,713 +5.4% | $383,200 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $4,470 +3.4% | $363,400 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $4,324 +2.1% | $345,900 +2.1% |
| 2022 | $4,236 +8.7% | $338,900 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $3,899 +1.8% | $311,900 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $3,830 +1.8% | $306,400 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $3,761 +2.3% | $300,900 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $3,675 +10.4% | $294,000 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $3,329 | $289,500 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $3,329 +4.4% | $283,300 |
| 2015 | $3,189 | $283,300 |
| 2014 | $3,189 | $283,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $283,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $283,300 -1% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,200 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $306,900 -5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $325,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $325,100 0% |
| 2007 | -- | $325,200 +21.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $268,400 +30.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $205,000 +24.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $164,500 +6.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $155,100 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $149,200 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $140,800 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $135,370 |
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Neighborhood: Bel-Aire
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Larrymore Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Azalea Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Norview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tarrallton Elementary
- Middle: Azalea Gardens Middle
- High: Norview
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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