Rare deep-water navigable riverfront oasis in the highly sought after Cromwell Farm neighborhood. Located on Wayne's Creek, leading you out to the Lafayette river, this exceptional 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home sits on over 1/2 acre and offers a perfect blend of peaceful privacy and premium waterfront living. Arrive via the elegant circular driveway to a property designed for convenience. Home features first floor primary bedroom, office, cozy living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and tasteful updates throughout. Second floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Private grounds gently roll down to the waters edge. Nature lovers will enjoy seeing river otters, bald eagles, ducks, rabbits, egrets...and if you're really lucky, dolphins! No flood insurance required.
For sale
$565,000
231 S Blake Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
3beds
1,849sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
0.58 Acres Lot
$558,100 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First floor primary bedroomDeep-water navigable riverfront oasisTasteful updates throughoutHardwood floorsElegant circular driveway
- 10 days |
- 1,150 |
- 63 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lety Pena,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-625-2580
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10643727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Propane
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,849 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Multi Car, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Laundry, Pocket Doors
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Deep Water Access, Navigable Water, River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 62 x 316 x 111 x 316
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 00797400
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cromwell Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $524,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,450
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
Estimated market value
$558,100
$530,000 - $586,000
$2,593/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,450 +7.8% | $524,400 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $5,983 +6.3% | $486,400 +8% |
| 2023 | $5,628 +4.7% | $450,200 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $5,375 +4.6% | $430,000 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $5,139 | $411,100 |
| 2020 | $5,139 | $411,100 |
| 2019 | $5,139 +1% | $411,100 +1% |
| 2018 | $5,090 +7.9% | $407,200 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $4,717 | $407,500 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $4,717 +9% | $376,500 |
| 2015 | $4,329 | $376,500 |
| 2014 | $4,329 | $376,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $376,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $376,500 -4.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $393,500 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $419,700 -1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $426,900 0% |
| 2008 | -- | $427,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $427,000 +11.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $383,200 +14.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $334,900 +25.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $265,900 +21.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $218,300 +17% |
| 2002 | -- | $186,600 +4.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $178,400 +11.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $160,180 |
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Neighborhood: Cromwell Farms
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Granby Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Blair Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Granby Elementary
- Middle: Blair Middle
- High: Granby
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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