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218 E 42nd St #2, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA|Colonial Place-Riverview
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Amenities for 218 E 42nd St #2, Colonial Place-Riverview
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Central Air |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Roof Type: Shingle |
Grounds
| Three Parking Spaces |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial | Floor Number: 2 |
| Roof Type: Asphalt | View Type: City |
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About 218 E 42nd St #2
Property Status: Active This Gorgeous historic Victorian home located in the Riverview neighborhood of Norfolk. The beautiful property is a very close distance from the Virginia Zoological Park and a short drive from the Norfolk Naval Station, ODU, Sentara General Hospital and Ghent Shopping Dining. Owner includes landscaping, firewood, pest control and quarterly cleaning. Upstairs Unit of a duplex. Office Phone: (757) 287-9695 Copyright © 2026 Real Estate Information Network, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 218 E 42nd St #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Colonial Place-Riverview |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 23504 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Colonial Place-Riverview
2-bedroom apartments at 218 E 42nd St #2 cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Norfolk.
Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Colonial Place-Riverview
Norfolk
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,382 |
| March 2024 | $1,519 |
| April 2024 | $1,586 |
| May 2024 | $1,482 |
| June 2024 | $1,489 |
| July 2024 | $1,496 |
| August 2024 | $1,494 |
| September 2024 | $1,469 |
| October 2024 | $1,453 |
| November 2024 | $1,477 |
| December 2024 | $1,402 |
| January 2025 | $1,413 |
| February 2025 | $1,402 |
| March 2025 | $1,451 |
| April 2025 | $1,398 |
| May 2025 | $1,439 |
| June 2025 | $1,497 |
| July 2025 | $1,545 |
| August 2025 | $1,536 |
| September 2025 | $1,498 |
| October 2025 | $1,451 |
| November 2025 | $1,473 |
| December 2025 | $1,477 |
| January 2026 | $1,477 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,500 |
| March 2024 | $1,500 |
| April 2024 | $1,608 |
| May 2024 | $1,696 |
| June 2024 | $1,571 |
| July 2024 | $1,897 |
| August 2024 | $1,748 |
| September 2024 | $1,576 |
| October 2024 | $1,632 |
| November 2024 | $1,711 |
| December 2024 | $1,612 |
| January 2025 | $1,613 |
| February 2025 | $1,664 |
| March 2025 | $1,709 |
| April 2025 | $1,595 |
| May 2025 | $1,552 |
| June 2025 | $1,565 |
| July 2025 | $1,555 |
| August 2025 | $1,555 |
| September 2025 | $1,582 |
| October 2025 | $1,588 |
| November 2025 | $1,612 |
| December 2025 | $1,603 |
| January 2026 | $1,616 |
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Can I afford to live at 218 E 42nd St #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 218 E 42nd St #2
Ghent School
200 shirley ave
norfolk, VA, 23517
K-8Public
B-
Granby Elementary School
7101 newport ave
norfolk, VA, 23505
PK, K-5Public
C
Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center
1530 cypress st
norfolk, VA, 23523
PKPublic
Easton Preschool
1132 wade st
norfolk, VA, 23502
PKPublic
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Getting around Norfolk near 218 E 42nd St #2
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 218 E 42nd St #2, Norfolk
Groceries
2/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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