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$1,600 Total Monthly Price

4917 Shafer St

Norfolk, VA 23513

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Available

Available Now

Highlights

Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Bedroom
Utility Closet
Central Air
Vinyl Flooring

4917 Shafer St

About This Home

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Available Now! Basic lawn maintenance fully included! Welcome home to 4917 Shafer Street, a delightful single-family home offering the perfect blend of classic character and modern comfort. 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features gorgeous, timeless hardwood flooring throughout and central A/C to keep you comfortable year-round. Nestled in a convenient Norfolk location close to Sherwood Forest Elementary, local shopping, dining, and transit, and major commuter routes. Detached storage shed. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply online at . Property Manager: Kimberly Cox

4917 Shafer St is a house located in Norfolk City County and the 23513 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Norfolk City Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1952

Basement

Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Main Floor Bedroom 1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Vinyl

Home Design

Traditional Architecture Bungalow

Interior Spaces

Utility Closet 1,200 Sq Ft Home Property has 1 Level

Kitchen

Electric Range

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

12 Month Lease Term Rent includes ground maint

Lot Details

7,597 Sq Ft Lot Back Yard Fenced

Parking

Off-Street Parking Driveway

Schools

Sherwood Forest Elementary School Norview Middle School Bt Washington High School

Utilities

Central Air Heating Available Electric Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

Pennsytown Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Street Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Kimberly Cox | The Property Shoppe
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City - Norfolk

Living in Norfolk combines coastal charm with maritime heritage. This historic port city offers housing options from row houses in the Freemason district to waterfront apartments in Ocean View, with current average rents ranging from $1,283 for one-bedroom units to $1,800 for three-bedroom homes. Downtown Norfolk features the Chrysler Museum of Art, the Waterside district, and Town Point Park, which hosts community events throughout the year. Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base, serves as a cornerstone of the local economy.

The 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden provides year-round natural beauty, while Community Beach, Ocean View Beach, and Sarah Constant Beach offer access to the Chesapeake Bay. The Elizabeth River Trail winds through the city, connecting neighborhoods and offering waterfront views. Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School anchor the education sector.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Range
Refrigerator

Hardwood Floors
Vinyl Flooring

Fenced Lot

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Norfolk State University	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi
Eastern Virginia Medical Sch.	Drive:	10 min	5.0 mi
ECPI University	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi

4917 Shafer St is within 7 minutes or 3.3 miles from Norfolk State University. It is also near Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus and ECPI University.

Schools

Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

406 Students

Attendance Zone

Norview Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,196 Students

Attendance Zone

B. T. Washington High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

947 Students

Attendance Zone

Lighthouse Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

32 Students

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Norfolk include Ballentine / Broad Creek, located 2.7 miles from 4917 Shafer St. 4917 Shafer St is near Norfolk International, located 2.6 miles or 6 minutes away, and Newport News/Williamsburg International, located 27.4 miles or 42 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Ballentine / Broad Creek	Drive:	5 min	2.7 mi
Ingleside Road	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Nsu	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Military Highway	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi
Newtown Road	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Norfolk	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi
Newport News	Drive:	47 min	35.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Norfolk International	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Newport News/Williamsburg International	Drive:	42 min	27.4 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4917 Shafer St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
2831-2837 Sewell's Point Rd	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
2723-2729 Azalea Garden Rd	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
1531 Azalea Garden Rd	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

4917 Shafer St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Norfolk Botanical Garden	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi
Virginia Zoo	Drive:	10 min	4.1 mi
Tidewater Arboretum	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Fred Heutte Center	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Nauticus	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi

4917 Shafer St has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Norfolk Botanical Garden, Virginia Zoo, and Tidewater Arboretum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Sentara Leigh Hospital	Drive:	7 min	4.0 mi
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters	Drive:	10 min	4.9 mi
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital	Drive:	10 min	5.4 mi

4917 Shafer St has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Sentara Leigh Hospital which is 4.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Naval Saint Helena Annex	Drive:	12 min	5.8 mi
Norfolk Naval Air Station	Drive:	11 min	6.6 mi
Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base	Drive:	15 min	7.6 mi