131 Forsythe St · Norfolk, VA 23505

$350,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,323 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 20 Days on market

Built 1952 $151/sqft · 34% below area Est $405k · 14% under ↓ 42% since listing

---

Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• ARV discount +13.6/15.0
• Cash flow +8.4/30.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Schools +3.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• DSCR +2.3/10.0
• 1% rule +2.1/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome home to this classic 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick residence located in a charming, established Norfolk community. Full of character and ready for your personal touch, this property is the perfect opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Step inside to a convenient downstairs en-suite bedroom and bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private primary suite option. The traditional layout offers great flow and plenty of natural light, providing a solid foundation for modern updates. Outside, you’ll find a privacy fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, or creating an outdoor oasis. With its brick construction and a great location, this home has incredible potential for transformation. If you’re looking for a fixer-upper with good bones and long-term value, 131 Forsythe St. is a must-see. Bring your vision and make this home shine again!

Key facts

• Built 1952
• Listed 20 days

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: No HOA fees listed

Exterior

• Parking: Off-street parking; Street parking
• Utilities: City/County water; City/County sewer; Gas water heater
• Home design: Detached property; Bungalow / Cape Cod / Traditional style; 2 stories; Crawl foundation; Simple ownership
• Construction: Brick siding; Asphalt shingle roof
• Exterior features: Patio; Wood fence

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric range; Refrigerator; Dishwasher
• Bedrooms: Master bedroom on the first floor; Additional bedroom; First floor master bedroom (listed among rooms)
• Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; Master bedroom with bath
• Heating & cooling: Heat pump; Central air
• Interior features: Ceiling fan; Breakfast area; Porch
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Washer hookup; Dryer hookup; Main floor laundry; Utility room

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $350k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-316 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $294k (16.0% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $248k (29.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $248k (29.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 5.2% vs local median 4.0% in Norfolk — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 83/100 on livability (#43 in VA, #1,026 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Norfolk City Public School District (urban): math 27% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #118 of 131 in VA (top 90%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Suburban Park Elementary (math 22% / reading 37%, grade F, #1,011 of 1,108 statewide, top 92%, 452 students, 98% FRL); Granby High (math 33% / reading 80%, grade C, #270 of 319 statewide, top 86%, 1,837 students, 94% FRL) — zoned schools average 96% FRL vs 59% district-wide (37 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+12.1%/yr); 106 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 43% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 438 units permitted in Norfolk city in 2024 (273 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,481/mo this rent would consume 51% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 2299% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 20 days — a 2% lower offer ($345k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $260k; 35% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1952 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $248,092 (29.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. Built in 1952 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.71% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.21%
• Cash-on-cash: -3.87%
• DSCR: 0.83
• GRM: 11.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $405,214
• List price: $350,000
• Delta: -13.63%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
202 Sinclair St	0.27mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,387 (+3%)	1mo	$535,000	$224	71
156 Sir Oliver Rd	0.33mi	4/2.0 (+1)	2,221 (-4%)	2mo	$475,000	$214	67
205 Granby Park Dr	0.25mi	4/2.0 (+1)	2,140 (-8%)	1mo	$385,000	$180	65
6606 Granby St	0.42mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,203 (-5%)	5mo	$460,000	$209	56
416 Sinclair St	0.43mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,166 (-7%)	2mo	$255,500	$118	56
111 Beverly Ave	0.59mi	4/2.0 (+1)	2,200 (-5%)	3mo	$405,000	$184	52
265 Sir Oliver Rd	0.66mi	4/2.0 (+1)	2,276 (-2%)	8mo	$575,000	$253	51
7053 Kirby Cres	0.65mi	3/3.0	2,244 (-3%)	7mo	$550,000	$245	50
219 Carlisle Way	0.43mi	3/2.0	2,002 (-14%)	4mo	$485,000	$242	49
349 Virginian Dr	0.61mi	3/2.0	2,552 (+10%)	7mo	$475,000	$186	46
7410 Parkdale Dr	0.56mi	3/2.0	1,982 (-15%)	0mo	$440,000	$222	45
322 Naval Base Rd	0.75mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,105 (-9%)	8mo	$385,000	$183	32

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -17.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.35×
• Total profit: $-63,808
• Equity at exit: $52,186

10-year hold

• IRR: -2.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.78×
• Total profit: $-22,043
• Equity at exit: $30,262

Cash invested: $98,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
• State Virginia: 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

VRLTA gives some tenant protections; Northern Virginia courts slower; rural VA landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 23505

• Home prices YoY: -19.6%
• Rents YoY: 12.1%
• Active inventory: 106
• Price-to-rent: 11.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,481 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,835
• Tax from tax record: −$295 /mo · $3,541/yr
• Insurance: −$146
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$521
• Net cashflow: $-316

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,881

Max offer price $294,101

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-118	-5% $-217	+0% $-316	+5% $-415	+10% $-515
Rent	-10% $-512	-5% $-414	+0% $-316	+5% $-218	+10% $-120
Rate	-1.0pp $-140	-0.5pp $-227	base $-316	+0.5pp $-407	+1.0pp $-499

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $87,500
• Closing costs: $10,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 7 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
314 N Shore Rd Unit A Norfolk, VA	3.0	2.5	1600	$2,000	$1.25	44d	1	0.49mi
7511 Cedar Level Ave Norfolk, VA	4.0	2.5	2368	$2,995	$1.26	17d	1	0.56mi
514 Burleigh Ave Norfolk, VA	4.0	2.0	1708	$2,300	$1.35	24d	1	0.76mi
409 Draper Dr Norfolk, VA	4.0	2.5	2262	$2,850	$1.26	44d	1	0.86mi
405 San Antonio Blvd Norfolk, VA	4.0	2.5	2200	$2,600	$1.18	13d	1	0.93mi
8018 W Glen Rd Norfolk, VA	4.0	2.5	1700	$2,650	$1.56	44d	1	1.08mi
1057 S Lexan Cres Norfolk, VA	4.0	2.0	2368	$3,495	$1.48	17d	1	1.45mi

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-05-13
   historical Active Under Contract 316-char remark
2. 2026-05-07
   listed $350,000 Active 316-char remark
3. 2026-04-27
   historical
4. 2026-04-01
   status Active
5. 2026-03-18
   historical
6. 2026-03-16
   status Active
7. 2026-03-11
   historical Active Under Contract
8. 2026-03-09
   listed $350,000 Active
9. 2025-12-18
   soldstatus $260,000
10. 2025-12-16
    soldstatus $260,000 Sold

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    Welcome home to this classic 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick residence located in a charming, established Norfolk community. Full of character and ready for your personal touch, this property is the perfect opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Step inside to a convenient downstairs en-suite bedroom and bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private primary suite option. The traditional layout offers great flow and plenty of natural light, providing a solid foundation for modern updates. Outside, you’ll find a privacy fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, or creating an outdoor oasis. With its brick construction and a great location, this home has incredible potential for transformation. If you’re looking for a fixer-upper with good bones and long-term value, 131 Forsythe St. is a must-see. Bring your vision and make this home shine again!

11. 2025-12-08
    status Under Contract

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    Welcome home to this classic 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick residence located in a charming, established Norfolk community. Full of character and ready for your personal touch, this property is the perfect opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Step inside to a convenient downstairs en-suite bedroom and bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private primary suite option. The traditional layout offers great flow and plenty of natural light, providing a solid foundation for modern updates. Outside, you’ll find a privacy fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, or creating an outdoor oasis. With its brick construction and a great location, this home has incredible potential for transformation. If you’re looking for a fixer-upper with good bones and long-term value, 131 Forsythe St. is a must-see. Bring your vision and make this home shine again!

12. 2025-11-26
    historical Active Under Contract

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    Welcome home to this classic 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick residence located in a charming, established Norfolk community. Full of character and ready for your personal touch, this property is the perfect opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Step inside to a convenient downstairs en-suite bedroom and bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private primary suite option. The traditional layout offers great flow and plenty of natural light, providing a solid foundation for modern updates. Outside, you’ll find a privacy fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, or creating an outdoor oasis. With its brick construction and a great location, this home has incredible potential for transformation. If you’re looking for a fixer-upper with good bones and long-term value, 131 Forsythe St. is a must-see. Bring your vision and make this home shine again!

13. 2025-11-18
    listed $279,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    Welcome home to this classic 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick residence located in a charming, established Norfolk community. Full of character and ready for your personal touch, this property is the perfect opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Step inside to a convenient downstairs en-suite bedroom and bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private primary suite option. The traditional layout offers great flow and plenty of natural light, providing a solid foundation for modern updates. Outside, you’ll find a privacy fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, or creating an outdoor oasis. With its brick construction and a great location, this home has incredible potential for transformation. If you’re looking for a fixer-upper with good bones and long-term value, 131 Forsythe St. is a must-see. Bring your vision and make this home shine again!

14. 2000-03-30
    soldstatus $700,000
15. 1998-12-11
    soldstatus $600,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast VA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $3,541 · $295/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,541 · $295/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 13% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $29,771
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,605
• − Property taxes: −$3,541
• − Insurance: −$1,750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,382
• − Management: −$2,382
• − Depreciation: −$10,182
• Taxable loss: −$10,071
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,417
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,380/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Norfolk City Public School District
• NCES district ID: 5102670
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -44.00%
• Reading proficiency: 56% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $44,358
• Composite: 35.08/100
• National rank: #5026
• State rank: #118 of 131 in VA

Livability — Norfolk

• Score: 83/100
• State rank: #43
• US rank: #1026

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living B+ Crime F Employment C- Housing A Health & safety A+ User ratings D

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Norfolk, VA
• County: Norfolk City · 214,042 people
• City population: 214,042
• Metro: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
• Population (ZIP): 28,247
• Household income: $58,579
• Rent vs Own: 62.8% rent · 37.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 2299.0

Population outlook (Norfolk County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 249,032 people
• By 2030: 252,347 · +1.3%
• By 2040: 253,644 · +1.9%
• By 2050: 251,913 · +1.2%
• By 2075: 245,281 · -1.5%
• By 2100: 219,548 · -11.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.67)
• Race & ethnicity: White 44% Black 34% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 8% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Slovak 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada, United Kingdom, South Korea
• Languages at home: 87% English-only · Spanish 6% Tagalog/Filipino 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Norfolk

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+41.5) · D 70.0% · R 28.5% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -1.4pp toward R · 2008: 43.0pp · 2024: 41.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+41.5 2020: D+45.6 2016: D+42.0 2012: D+44.0 2008: D+43.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -71.86%
• Current HPI: 294.9807
• Rent YoY: ▲ 12.08%
• Metro: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.40%
• F500 in state: 50

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in VA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Aerospace / Defense	4	$236B
▸Technology / Defense	3	$32B
▸Financial Services	2	$176B
▸Utilities	2	$27B
▸Insurance	2	$25B
▸Technology	2	$15B

Price history

-41.7% since first listed

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-27 Pending — REINMLS
• 2026-05-13 Contingent — REINMLS
• 2026-05-07 Listed $350,000 REINMLS
• 2026-04-27 Listing Removed — REINMLS
• 2026-04-01 Relisted — REINMLS
• 2026-03-18 Listing Removed — REINMLS
• 2026-03-16 Relisted — REINMLS
• 2026-03-11 Contingent — REINMLS
• 2026-03-09 Listed $350,000 REINMLS
• 2025-12-18 Sold (Public Records) $260,000 Public Records
• 2025-12-16 Sold (MLS) $260,000 REINMLS
• 2025-12-08 Pending — REINMLS
• 2025-11-26 Contingent — REINMLS
• 2025-11-18 Listed $279,900 REINMLS
• 2000-03-30 Sold (Public Records) $700,000 Public Records
• 1998-12-11 Sold (Public Records) $600,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,541 · +6.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.