Charming 1921 Colonial in Sought-After Riverview. You will fall in love with this 1921 Colonial for anyone looking to move into highly sought after neighborhood. Bursting with character, this grand home features gleaming hardwood floors, original built-ins, fireplaces, and two screened-in porches; perfect for entertaining or to fill with plants. Recent updates bring modern conveniences to this historical home, including a new natural gas furnace, fresh interior paint, and a tankless water heater. The third floor's finished attic offers exciting potential for a fifth bedroom and ensuite. Additional perks include first-floor laundry and a fully fenced backyard. Near the Virginia Zoo, kayak launches, local eateries, antique shops, and a soon-to-be renovated movie theater, this home offers a peaceful charm without having to sacrifice location. This is an estate "as is" sale for cash or a 203 Renovation Loan for any required updates. Eligible for historic rehab tax credits.
For sale
$450,000
221 E 40th St, Norfolk, VA 23504
4beds
2,128sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
-- sqft lot
$451,000 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardOriginal built-insTwo screened-in porchesGleaming hardwood floorsFirst-floor laundry
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 03:44am
Listed by:
Beth Lloyd,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10591754

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Utility Room, Workshop
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiator
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Permanent Stairs,Scuttle,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,128 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, 3 Space, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Rail,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 41713100
- Zoning: R-8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Riverview - 202
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $386,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,753
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
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