This home offers incredible potential for the right buyer looking to build instant equity. While it could use some finishing touches, major improvements have already been completed, including a kitchen with new cabinets and stone countertops, as well as a fully upgraded master bathroom. With a little work, this property could truly shine and provide strong value from day one. Newer detached garage along with a separate storage shed
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
$173Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Memolo• Triumph Realty
Bought with Sean Jones• Keller Williams Town Center
Est. $1,601 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3531 Simms Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REINMLS #10626239
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$209,500
$173/sq ft
Apr 10, 2026
Price Changed
$209,500
$173/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Listed
$229,000
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 1988
Sold
$49,900
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,146 (+0.7%)
$96,900 + $158,900
$255,800
2024
$3,125 (+1.8%)
$96,900 + $158,900
$255,800
2023
$3,071 (+12.8%)
$96,900 + $157,200
$254,100
2022
$2,724 (+7.3%)
$96,900 + $148,800
$245,700
2021
$2,539
$71,800 + $146,100
$217,900
2020
$2,539 (+2.9%)
$62,400 + $140,700
$203,100
2019
$2,466 (+33.9%)
$62,400 + $140,700
$203,100
2018
$1,841 (+8.2%)
$56,600 + $140,700
$197,300
2017
$1,702 (+1.1%)
$56,600 + $91,400
$148,000
2016
$1,683
$56,600 + $91,400
$148,000
2015
$1,683 (−1.6%)
$56,600 + $89,800
$146,400
2014
$1,710 (−6.1%)
$56,600 + $92,100
$148,700
2013
$1,822 (+3.0%)
$56,600 + $92,100
$148,700
2012
$1,768
$66,300 + $92,100
$158,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,414 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk
APN
01844005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
MF-NS
Multi-Family - Neighborhood-Scale District
The purpose of the Multi-Family - Neighborhood-Scale MF-NS district is to provide lands that accommodate a range of multifamily development on generally smaller lots. Development in the district shall be oriented toward the street, and provide pedestrian entrances from the street. Allowed uses include detached single-family dwellings, twofamily dwellings, townhomes, moderate-scale multi-family dwellings, and parks and recreation centers.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Office
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 432
Has Garage
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Interior
Appliances Information
Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Bedroom And Full Bathroom on 1st Floor
# of Rooms: 4
Screened Porch
Interior Features
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Siding: Masonry, Vinyl
Has Fence
Fence Description: Back Fenced
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Property Information
Property Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Additional Structures: Storage Shed
Foundation Type: Crawl
Ownership Type: Simple
# of Stories: 1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Sewer Type: City/County
Water Type: City/County
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Assoc Legal Name: N/A
HOA Assoc Legal Name: N/A
Assoc Mgmt Co: N/A
Fees Condo: 0
Fees POA Monthly: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Little Creek Elementary
Middle School: Azalea Gardens Middle
High School: Lake Taylor
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,414 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk
APN: 01844005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Misc. Information
Fixer Upper
Around this home
Schools
Little Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Azalea Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Lake Taylor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
2/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Norfolk, VA • 23518
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$270,000 – $326,000
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