261 E 40th St
Norfolk, VA 23504
Riverview- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,186 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,186 sqft
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$312KSince last month
Decreased$1K (-0.3%)Since last year
Increased$11K (+3.8%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +56% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $313K |
| July 2026 | $314K |
| June 2026 | $314K |
| May 2026 | $313K |
| April 2026 | $310K |
| March 2026 | $310K |
| February 2026 | $312K |
| January 2026 | $312K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.19 | Single-Family Home | $320,000 | 09/29/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,318 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $425,000 | 09/24/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,925 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $410,000 | 11/25/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,500 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $354,000 | 06/04/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,396 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $269,000 | 12/01/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,521 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 02/27/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,128 | |
0.62 | Single-Family Home | $134,177 | 09/26/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,114 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $359,000 | 04/24/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,184 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.03 | $580,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,778 | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $620,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,761 | Recently Sold | |
0.09 | $775,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,650 | For Sale | |
0.09 | $375,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,128 | Recently Sold | |
0.11 | $470,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,961 | Recently Sold | |
0.09 | $410,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,500 | Recently Sold | |
0.11 | $465,300 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,996 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $450,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,326 | For Sale | |
0.16 | $599,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,386 | For Sale | |
0.16 | $600,000 | 5 | 2.5 | 3,100 | Recently Sold | |
0.18 | $585,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,563 | For Sale |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1911
Living Area
1,186 sqft
Price/Sqft
$263
Parking
Open Parking
HOA
None
About this House
Charming cedar sided Bungalow in Historic Riverview. No flood insurance required!! Large covered front porch. The formal living & dining rooms feature wood floors, Craftsman style columns & Coffered ceilings. Dining room has a gas fireplace insert. Kitchen features wood floors, ceiling fan & full appliance package. Rear bedroom has two closets & opens to a deck overlooking a lovely privacy fenced backyard garden. A Jack-n-Jill bath is located between the two bedrooms. A large laundry/ utility room adjoins the kitchen and is great for additional storage. The walk-in basement houses the HVAC mechanical system, sump pump & gas water heater. The old wood windows have been replaced with new vinyl windows. This lovely Riverview Craftsman style Bungalow home is a must see!!
Home Details for 261 E 40th St
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1186 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PorchFencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood, Fenced |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Waterfront: Not WaterfrontNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: City/County |
Farm & Range Frontage Length: 50'Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
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Year Built Year Built: 1911 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Cottage |
Building Construction Materials: Shingle SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property |
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Price List Price: $306,163 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Sep 02 2025Possession Timing: Close |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: NorfolkCommunity: Riverview - 202 |
School Information Elementary School: Granby ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Blair MiddleHigh School: Maury |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 5662.8 sqft |
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Contingencies: Non Contingent |
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Mls Number: 10597308 |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Sadie Shay
Mission Realty Group LLC, (757) 788-2400
Bought with: Michael Reilly, The Bryant Group, (757) 255-8564
Source: REIN Inc., MLS#10597308

Price and Tax history
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,141 | $255,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Norfolk
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$327K
$11.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$213
$3MoM
Available listings
952
2MoM
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Frequently asked questions about 261 E 40th St
- What is 261 E 40th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 261 E 40th St in Norfolk, VA is $312,300.
- Is Norfolk a buyer's or seller's market?Norfolk is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Norfolk?The median sale price in Norfolk is $327K. That is up $11.33K from the prior month.
- What are the closest schools to 261 E 40th St?The closest schools to 261 E 40th St in Norfolk, VA are Blair Middle School (rated 3/10), Granby Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), Maury High School (rated 3/10).
- Does 261 E 40th St have air conditioning?Yes, 261 E 40th St in Norfolk, VA has air conditioning.
- Does 261 E 40th St have laundry facilities?Yes, 261 E 40th St in Norfolk, VA has in-unit laundry.

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