Beautiful and affordable cottage located on a spacious lot in the Historic District. This home is move-in ready and has undergone several upgrades while preserving its historic charm. The roof was replaced within the past two years, and a new HVAC system was installed in 2019. New carpet has been installed within the past two years, and the kitchen has also been updated. This property is a fantastic investment opportunity or could be your perfect home. It features private off-street parking in the back and offers plenty of storage, including a large walk-in attic. Enjoy the peaceful garden in the backyard or take advantage of nearby amenities, such as the beautiful Lakeside Park, shopping areas, and the library. This is a must-see home; you'll fall in love with this beautiful cottage!
Sold
$187,000
1204 Holly Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
2beds
920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
-- sqft lot
$190,200 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$1,529 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,200
$179,000 - $202,000
$1,529/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 03:34am
Listed by:
Shawnda Richardson Young,
Swell Real Estate Co 757-216-9222
Bought with:
Adrienne Downing
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10589340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Permanent Stairs,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Space, Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handheld Showerhead, Main Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 1340000000430
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
- Subdivision: South Norfolk
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,708 +6.8% | $169,100 +6.8% |
| 2024 | $1,599 +10.2% | $158,300 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $1,451 +5.7% | $143,700 +9.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Norfolk
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Truitt Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Oscar Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Oscar F. Smith High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rena B. Wright Primary
- Middle: Oscar Smith Middle
- High: Oscar Smith
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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