Why this home stands out
Built in 1938, 1021 Green Street carries the bones of a mid-century Norfolk bungalow — modest square footage at 864 feet, two bedrooms, one bath, and the kind of simple floor plan that's easy to personalize. What it trades in size it makes up for in location: fast-food corridors, a neighborhood green space, and two major military installations all within a short drive. For buyers who want proximity over square footage, this address delivers.
NORFOLK GARDENS and the Norfolk real estate market
Green Street sits in a working-class residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city of roughly 240,000 that anchors the Hampton Roads metro and hosts one of the largest concentrations of military and federal installations on the East Coast. The immediate blocks have a no-frills, established feel: modest single-family homes, mature trees, and streets that connect quickly to both Military Highway and the broader arterial grid. Norfolk rewards people who dig into it — waterfront parks along the Chesapeake Bay, a revitalized downtown Ghent dining scene, and the Naro Cinema are all part of the city's texture, even if they're a few miles away from this particular address. Day-to-day life here is practical and grounded. You're close to what you need without being in the thick of commercial noise, and the city's transit corridors make it straightforward to reach any corner of Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Step outside and the basics are covered fast. A BP station sits just 0.1 miles away for quick grabs, and both Yendidi Norfolk and La Botica Hispana are within 0.4 miles for specialty and international groceries. Hungry? McDonald's, KFC, and Taco Bell are all within a tenth of a mile. Five Points Neighborhood Spot, a small community park, is also just 0.1 miles out — a genuine walkable green space for morning air or an afternoon break. Coffee runs are easy at Wawa or Royal Farms, both about 0.9 miles away. For fitness, Chesapeake Athletic Club is under a mile, with Dream Shape Body Contouring at 0.4 miles as a closer alternative.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a nine-minute drive from 1021 Green Street, and USCG Base Portsmouth matches that same commute window. For active-duty households weighing a VA loan purchase, this address puts two installations within easy reach without locking you into base-adjacent traffic patterns. The low square footage also means lower carrying costs — a real consideration when PCS orders can shift on short notice.
For first-time buyers
At 864 square feet, 1021 Green Street is a manageable first step into homeownership — smaller space means a tighter scope for updates and maintenance, which is exactly what many first-time buyers need. The 1938 construction gives it character without the complexity of a full renovation project. Add in the walkable park, fast-food corridor, and proximity to Norfolk's job centers, and you have a practical launchpad for building equity.
More buyer questions
How far is 1021 Green Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately nine minutes by car from 1021 Green Street, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
What is the square footage and layout of 1021 Green Street?
The home is 864 square feet with two bedrooms and one bathroom — a compact, single-level bungalow footprint typical of Norfolk's late-1930s residential construction.
Is 1021 Green Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and any associated requirements.
What grocery stores are near 1021 Green Street?
A BP convenience stop is 0.1 miles away, and both Yendidi Norfolk and La Botica Hispana — which carries Hispanic grocery staples — are within 0.4 miles of the front door.
Does 1021 Green Street have an HOA?
Based on available property data, this address does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence period.
Curious whether 1021 Green Street fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
