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$171,000

839 W 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

4beds

1,188sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

4,356 Square Feet Lot

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$144/sqft

$2,412 Estimated rent

Home value

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What's special

Inviting front porchPartial basement with laundry

Hurry to see this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Norfolk! A great investment opportunity for rentals with ODU, EMC and bases nearby. This property also has an inviting front porch, perfect for sweet tea and rocking chair conversation. The property also offers a partial basement with laundry and a detached garage/workshop, perfect for storage. Give this property some TLC and watch your equity grow! Cash purchase only. To help visualize this home’s floor plan and to highlight its potential, virtual enhancements may have been added to photos found in this listing. Call your Realtor today to see!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: 1st Floor BR

Heating

Baseboard, Electric

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: None, Electric Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Other, Wood
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway, On Street
Garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Pool features: None
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: City
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Frontage length: 40'

Lot

Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40' x 103' x 41' x 103'

Details

Parcel number: 18366100
Zoning: R-8
Special conditions: Bank Repo
Other equipment: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Other
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Other

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Highland Park West

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Norfolk

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $144/sqft
Tax assessed value: $212,400
Annual tax amount: $2,613
Date on market: 4/10/2026

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,613 +5.5%	$212,400 +5.5%
2024	$2,477 +3.2%	$201,400 +4.8%
2023	$2,401 +5.5%	$192,100 +5.5%
2022	$2,276 +13.5%	$182,100 +13.5%
2021	$2,006 +3.9%	$160,500 +3.9%
2020	$1,931 +2.1%	$154,500 +2.1%
2019	$1,891 +4.9%	$151,300 +4.9%
2018	$1,803 +8.3%	$144,200 -0.3%
2017	$1,664	$144,700 -1%
2016	$1,664 -1%	$146,200
2015	$1,681	$146,200
2014	$1,681	$146,200
2013	--	$146,200
2012	--	$146,200 -0.4%
2011	--	$146,800 -0.3%
2010	--	$147,300
2009	--	$147,300
2008	--	$147,300 +1.2%
2007	--	$145,500 +22.5%
2006	--	$118,800 +27.3%
2005	--	$93,300 +1.4%
2004	--	$92,000 +7.6%
2003	--	$85,500
2002	--	$85,500 +3.6%
2001	--	$82,500 +3.1%
2000	--	$79,990