Welcome home to this charming and affordable 3-bedroom, 2-bath Norfolk gem! Built in 1926, this home blends timeless character with modern updates, featuring spacious rooms, tall ceilings, and a welcoming front porch. The updated eat-in kitchen showcases granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy outdoor living on the updated rear deck overlooking the large, privacy-fenced backyard. A shared driveway provides off-street access. Ideally located just minutes from the Norfolk Naval Base, local universities, downtown Norfolk, interstates, shopping, dining, and area attractions, this home offers comfort, convenience, and value in one great package.
For sale
$259,500
973 Rugby St, Norfolk, VA 23504
3beds
1,636sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,683/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$261,400 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large privacy-fenced backyardTall ceilingsSpacious roomsUpdated rear deckGranite countertopsWelcoming front porchUpdated eat-in kitchen
- 15 days |
- 466 |
- 24 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chuck Dyer,
The Real Estate Group 757-410-8500
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10646488
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Utility Room
Utility room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Scuttle
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
- Frontage length: 26
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 28659500
- Zoning: R-8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Washington Heights - 234
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,023
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
Estimated market value
$261,400
$248,000 - $274,000
$2,038/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,956 +0.7% | $240,300 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $2,936 +9.6% | $238,700 +11.3% |
| 2023 | $2,680 +46.8% | $214,400 +46.8% |
| 2022 | $1,825 +15% | $146,000 +15% |
| 2021 | $1,588 +0.7% | $127,000 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $1,576 | $126,100 |
| 2019 | $1,576 +31.2% | $126,100 +44.8% |
| 2018 | $1,202 +20% | $87,100 |
| 2017 | $1,002 | $87,100 -1.6% |
| 2016 | $1,002 -1.6% | $88,500 |
| 2015 | $1,018 | $88,500 |
| 2014 | $1,018 | $88,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $88,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $88,500 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,900 -4.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $94,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $94,900 +2.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $92,300 +25.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,800 +52.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $48,300 +39.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $34,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,700 +0% |
| 2000 | -- | $34,690 |
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Neighborhood: Lindenwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lindenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Blair Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lindenwood Elementary
- Middle: Blair Middle
- 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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