221 E 40th ST, Norfolk, VA 23504

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,128 sqft

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.

Listing Status:

Pending

Data Last Updated:

February 14, 2026 at 4:38AM

Listing Office:

Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty : 757-777-9870

Listing Agent:

Janis Campbell :

MLS ID:

10617740

Interior

• General: Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br)Fireplace WoodPrimary BR FPPerm Attic StairsWalk-In Attic
• Rooms: AtticFoyerPBR with BathPantryPorchScreened PorchUtility Room
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas RangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Flooring: CeramicWood
• A/C: Window/Wall
• Heating: Radiator
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: Elevator

Exterior

• General: Vinyl
• Style: Colonial
• Pool: No Pool
• Parking: Garage Det 1 CarOff StreetDriveway Spc

Construction

• Roofing: Slate
• General: 3BasementCrawl

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• County: Norfolk VA

Lot

• Zoning: R-8
• Fencing: Back Fenced

Utilities

• Water: City/County
• Sewer: City/County