Why this home stands out
Built in 2008, this home sits in a part of Norfolk where newer construction is genuinely hard to find at this bedroom count. Four bedrooms gives you flexibility that older, smaller homes on nearby streets simply can't match — a dedicated guest room, a home office, or space for a growing household. The two-bath setup keeps morning routines moving, and the 2008 build means you're starting from a more modern baseline than much of the surrounding housing stock.
CHEROKEE HEIGHTS and the Norfolk real estate market
The 23518 zip code occupies the northeastern corner of Norfolk, a city that punches well above its size in terms of culture, coastline, and career opportunity. This part of town has a grounded, residential feel — tree-lined streets, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who tend to stick around. You're far enough from the downtown core to avoid the noise, but close enough to reach it in under 20 minutes when you want it. Norfolk homes for sale in this zip code span a wide range of eras and styles, but the pocket around Evelyn Street skews toward single-family homes with real yards and real neighbors. The broader city wraps you in waterfront access, a thriving arts scene, and one of the most significant military presences on the East Coast — all of which shape the rhythm of daily life here in ways both practical and energizing.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Evelyn Street. A Dollar General sits just 0.2 miles away for quick household needs, and fuel stops at Amoco and bp are both within 0.4 miles. When hunger hits, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, BellaZa, and Zero's Subs are all within 0.3 miles — solid options for a fast lunch or a low-effort dinner. Coffee and morning runs are covered by McDonald's, Coaster Coffee, and 7-Eleven, each about 0.7 miles out. For outdoor time, Northside Park is under a mile away, and two additional shelter areas round out the green space within a mile of the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Station Norfolk is seven minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is eight — that kind of proximity is genuinely rare and genuinely valuable during PCS season. Four bedrooms means space for a home office or a dedicated room for kids, and the 2008 build keeps maintenance surprises to a minimum. Families comparing homes for sale in 23518 with an eye on base access will find this address hard to beat on drive time alone. VA loan eligibility makes the math even more straightforward.
For families upgrading
If you're comparing homes for sale zoned for Norview High School and homes for sale zoned for Bay View Elementary, 1117 Evelyn Street puts four bedrooms and two full baths under a roof built in 2008 — a meaningful step up from the older, smaller homes that dominate much of this zip code. The layout gives every family member breathing room, and the neighborhood's residential character means kids can actually be outside without the chaos of a high-traffic corridor.
More buyer questions
How far is 1117 Evelyn Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive from 1117 Evelyn Street to Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential addresses to the base in this part of the city.
What is the square footage and layout of 1117 Evelyn Street?
The home offers 1,586 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 2008 as a single-family residential property.
Is 1117 Evelyn Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23518 area.
What parks are near 1117 Evelyn Street?
Northside Park is the closest major green space at about 0.9 miles, with two additional shelter areas within a mile — all accessible without getting on a highway.
Are there homes for sale in Norfolk with similar specs to 1117 Evelyn Street?
Four-bedroom homes built after 2000 in the 23518 zip code are less common than you might expect — browsing homes for sale in Norfolk filtered by year built and bedroom count is the best way to see how this address compares to current inventory.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 1117 Evelyn Street fits your timeline and your goals.
