221 E 40th Street, Norfolk, VA 23504
- $375,000
- 4
- BD
- 2.1
- BA
- 2,128
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $375,000
- Status
- SOLD
- MLS#
- 10617740
- Closing Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Year Built
- 1921
- Style
- Colonial
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2.1
- Full-baths
- 2
- Half-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,128
- Acres
- 0.12
- County
- Norfolk VA
- City
- Norfolk
- Subdivision
- Riverview - 202
- Neighborhood
- Riverview
Property Description
A rare opportunity for the savvy buyer who recognizes potential. This beautiful historic home in sought-after Riverview offers the chance to add your own finishing touches while building instant equity. Several key upgrades are already complete, including a new tankless hot water heater/boiler, updated fixtures in the second-floor bathrooms, laundry relocated to the first floor, and the addition of a first-floor half bath. The walk-in attic is ready to be finished, offering approximately 500 additional square feet. Enjoy large screened-in porches on both the first and second floors, a primary bedroom with a working fireplace and shared ensuite, and a large, dry basement ideal for storage (no flood insurance required). Located just blocks from Riverview Village shopping and dining and Lafayette Park, with easy access to Ghent, Downtown, and interstates.
Additional Information
- Interior Features
- Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br), Fireplace Wood, Primary BR FP, Perm Attic Stairs, Walk-In Attic
- Heating
- Radiator
- Cooling
- Window/Wall
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Roof
- Slate
- Floors
- Ceramic, Wood
- Pool Description
- No Pool
- Exterior
- Vinyl
- Waterfront Description
- Not Waterfront
- Sewer
- City/County
- Parking Description
- Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
- Elementary School
- Granby Elementary
- Middle School
- Blair Middle
- High School
- Maury
- Contingency Exists
- Non Contingent
- Days on Market
- 11
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