Welcome home to 265 Sir Oliver Rd. Tucked back in the hidden-gem waterfront neighborhood of Cromwell Farm, opportunity awaits. Sitting at just under half an acre on a beautiful branch of the Lafayette River, and offering a gorgeous yard and charming landscaping, this home is ready for the right owner to make it their own. While it does need TLC, this home does offer hardwood floors, a sunroom with river views, newer electric panel, newer downstairs HVAC system, new vapor barrier, lots of space and even more potential. Priced below assessed value and recent appraisal, this is the chance you have been waiting for to own a piece of Norfolk's beautiful waterfront. This home is selling as-is. Cash, conventional or rehab loans only
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$575,000
265 Sir Oliver Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
4beds
2,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.45 Acres Lot
$580,500 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$2,425 Estimated rent
Home value
$580,500
$546,000 - $615,000
$2,425/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 03:06am
Listed by:
Cait Dunleavy,
Bayview Realty 757-588-3000
Bought with:
Lety Pena
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10603077
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: None, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,276 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Deep Water Access, River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 42750400
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Norfolk
- Subdivision: Cromwell Farm
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,234 +4.6% | $669,400 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $7,873 +2.6% | $640,100 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $7,673 +6.4% | $613,800 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cromwell Farms
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Granby Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Blair Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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