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1044 Chesapeake Avenue

Chesapeake, VA 23324

4 beds
2 baths
3,070 sqft
12,371 sqft lot
$105 per sqft
1895 build
– on site

Built by W.H. Lane for James Lane, this Victorian gem with brass plaque honors its historic roots. A standout on Chesapeake Ave, it showcases late - 1800s craftsmanship - pocket doors, heart pine floors, ornate plaster ceiling, tall ceilings and vintage trim. Dining room now serves as 1st flr BR beside full bath. Vintage kitchen w/room to expnad. Upstairs: 3 BRs, full bath w/vintage tub/sink, enclosed old kitchen (ideal closet/storage), porch & back stairs. Det garage w/power Floor print located in pictures for reference. 3rd floor walk up attic! Sold as-is, no repairs. Great for rehab loan or City of Chesapeake 50/50 match grant. Historic South Norfolk location - minutes to Downtown Norfolk

Listing courtesy of REIN / BHHS RW Towne Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 17, 2025 •

MLS# 10592884 —

The Building

Year Built:

1895
Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding:

Vinyl, Wood
Foundation Type:

Crawl
Energy Efficiency:

Storm Doors
# of Stories:

2
SqFt:

3,070 Sqft

Interior

Interior Features:

Fireplace Decorative, Walk-In Attic, Window Treatments
Rooms Number:

9
Rooms Other:

1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room
Flooring Type:

Laminate/LVP, Wood
Accessibility:

Grab bars

Financial & Terms

Ownership Type:

Simple

Location

Area:

31 - Central Chesapeake
Latitude:

36.817610
Longitude:

-76.272666

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Detached
Approx Acres:

0.2840
Zoning:

RES
Waterfront Description:

Not Waterfront
Exterior Features:

Deck
Fence:

1
Fence Description:

Back Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Amount Approx:

$3,200

Beds

Beds Total:

4
First Floor Bed Full Bath:

Yes

Baths

Total Baths:

2.00
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Disclosures:

Disclosure Statement, Historical District

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Nat Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Water Type:

City/County
Sewer Type:

City/County

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Water Heater Type:

Gas
Equipment:

Cable Hookup

Schools

Elementary School:

Truitt Intermediate
Middle School:

Oscar Smith Middle
High School:

Oscar Smith

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SOUTH NORFOLK
Neighborhood Name:

HISTORIC SOUTH NORFOLK
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Assoc Mgmt Co:

NONE

Parking

Parking:

Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street
Garage:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$324,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,739
Taxes	$266
Insurance	$89
Utilities	$262 See report
Total	$2,356/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/17/25 Jul 17, 2025	Listed / Active	REIN	$324,900

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This house located in South Norfolk Historic District, Chesapeake, VA 23324 is currently for sale for $324,900. 1044 Chesapeake Avenue is a 3,070 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 1044 Chesapeake Avenue is in the South Norfolk Historic District neighborhood of Chesapeake. This house is in the attendance area of Oscar F. Smith High School, Rena B. Wright Primary School, Truitt Intermediate School, and Oscar Smith Middle School.

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