Tucked away on one of Bayview’s most loved waterfront streets, this one-of-a-kind home on Circle Drive perfectly mixes classic 1950s character with thoughtful modern updates that actually matter. From the moment you arrive, the vibe is unmistakable: relaxed, private, and full of personality. Inside, timeless charm meets meaningful improvements, creating a space that feels both stylish and comfortable. Outside is where this home truly shines. Enjoy peaceful water views, a quiet setting, and a backyard that feels like your own hidden retreat, open enough to soak in the scenery yet wooded just enough to attract birds and local wildlife for a little everyday nature show. Whether you are sipping coffee by the water, hosting friends, or simply enjoying the calm that Circle Drive is known for, this home delivers a rare blend of character, privacy, and waterfront living that is hard to find in Norfolk.
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$530,000
8526 Circle Dr, Norfolk, VA 23503
3beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.5 Acres Lot
$531,700 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$2,883 Estimated rent
Home value
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Waterfront streetsTimeless charmThoughtful modern updatesQuiet settingPeaceful water views
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Listed by:
Christopher O'Brien,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-428-3516
Bought with:
Betsy Elling
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10637199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Office/Study, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Bamboo, Ceramic Tile, Slate
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Attic: Scuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Creek, Tidal
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 25812500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bayview Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $523,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,437
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,438 +5.7% | $523,400 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $6,091 -1.6% | $495,200 |
| 2023 | $6,190 +32.6% | $495,200 +32.6% |
| 2022 | $4,668 +7.8% | $373,400 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $4,330 +3.3% | $346,400 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $4,190 +0.5% | $335,200 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $4,168 +4.7% | $333,400 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $3,981 +46.8% | $318,500 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,713 | $316,200 +48% |
| 2016 | $2,713 +11.1% | $213,600 |
| 2015 | $2,443 | $213,600 |
| 2014 | $2,443 | $213,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $213,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $213,600 -14.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $249,800 -2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $256,900 +13.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $226,100 -9.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $250,800 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $248,300 +10.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $223,900 +34.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $166,000 +30.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $127,200 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $115,700 +11.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $103,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $103,800 +6.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $97,620 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Northside
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mary Calcott Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Northside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary Calcott 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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- Virginia
- Norfolk City
- Norfolk
- 23503
- Northside
- 8526 Circle Dr
