Why this home stands out
What sets 1111 Redgate Ave apart is its almost absurd proximity to both Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth — three and four minutes by car, respectively. Add Westover Memorial Park literally a block away, a walkable stretch of restaurants and coffee shops, and the kind of established mid-century block that anchors homes for sale in 23507, and you have a location that is genuinely hard to replicate in Norfolk.
WEST GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Redgate Avenue sits in the heart of one of Norfolk's most walkable urban neighborhoods, a grid of mature tree-lined streets where 1950s brick ranches and bungalows share sidewalks with independent coffee shops and neighborhood parks. The 23507 zip code has a distinct personality — unhurried but connected, residential but never far from the energy of Ghent or downtown Norfolk. Westover Memorial Park is steps from the front door, Graydon Park is just around the corner, and Fergus Reid Tennis Park is a short stroll away. This is the kind of neighborhood where errands happen on foot and neighbors actually know each other. Norfolk itself offers a full urban toolkit: a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene, major medical campuses, and military infrastructure that shapes the city's economy and community. Families comparing Norfolk homes for sale will notice that 23507 punches above its size — dense with amenities, short on commute time, and long on neighborhood character.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 1111 Redgate Ave. Orapax Restaurant and Bar is two-tenths of a mile away for a sit-down dinner, while Torch Bistro is just three blocks out. Vessel Craft Coffee and FR8 House Coffee Co. are both within half a mile for morning routines. Grocery runs are covered by The Fresh Market, Food Lion, and Dollar General, all within 0.8 miles. For fitness, Shark City Barbell, Lacey Lee Fitness, and Fit Co are all within walking distance — no car required. Westover Memorial Park, Graydon Park, and Fergus Reid Tennis Park form a green triangle within two blocks, making outdoor time a daily default rather than a weekend event.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Three minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and four minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math is hard to argue with. Whether you're using a VA loan or conventional financing, a location this close to two major installations rarely comes with a neighborhood this walkable. Medical personnel and Coast Guard families looking at homes for sale in Norfolk will find this address checks a lot of boxes at once.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 1111 Redgate Ave offers a manageable footprint — 1,129 square feet, three bedrooms, and a single bath — in a neighborhood where walkability does a lot of the heavy lifting. Parks, coffee, groceries, and restaurants are all within half a mile. It's a practical entry point into one of Norfolk's most established zip codes, and a VA loan can make the numbers work for eligible buyers.
More buyer questions
How far is 1111 Redgate Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately three minutes by car from 1111 Redgate Ave, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the area.
What is the square footage and layout of 1111 Redgate Ave?
The home is 1,129 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1956 as a single-family residential property.
Is 1111 Redgate Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23507 zip code.
What schools serve 1111 Redgate Ave?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. and homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School will find that 1111 Redgate Ave falls within those attendance zones — the Schools tile on this page has full details.
Are there parks and green spaces near 1111 Redgate Ave?
Yes — Westover Memorial Park is just 0.1 miles away, Graydon Park is 0.2 miles, and Fergus Reid Tennis Park is also within a two-block walk, giving the immediate area an unusually strong concentration of outdoor space.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this zip code well. Reach out to get a straight answer on 1111 Redgate Ave and what it means for your next move.
