Why this home stands out
Built in 1924, 1137 Magnolia Ave carries the kind of architectural bones you simply can't replicate — think generous room proportions, a mature street presence, and nearly a century of craftsmanship baked into every corner. At 2,700 square feet across four bedrooms and three baths, there's genuine room to spread out, and the location puts an extraordinary concentration of grocers, restaurants, coffee shops, and green space within a half-mile walk.
LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market
Magnolia Ave sits in a historic residential corridor of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that punches well above its weight for culture, waterfront access, and everyday convenience. The street itself has a classic mid-century feel, lined with mature trees and homes that reflect the craftsmanship of the early twentieth century. If you've been searching for a house for sale norfolk va that actually has neighborhood fabric — sidewalks, corner markets, local restaurants within walking distance — this block delivers. Norfolk's Ghent-adjacent west side is one of those rare pockets where city energy and residential calm coexist. You're close enough to downtown Norfolk to catch live music, waterfront dining, and arts venues, yet the immediate surroundings feel genuinely residential. Virginia Park and Myrtle Park are both within a few blocks, giving the area a green, breathable quality that's hard to find this close to an urban core. Norfolk sits in the heart of Hampton Roads, meaning the broader region's beaches, military installations, and employment centers are all within a practical commute.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands barely require a car. Miller's Neighborhood Market, The Ten Top Market, and Westside Produce and Provisions are all within half a mile — an unusual concentration of grocery options for any neighborhood. When it's time to eat out, Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Norfolk and D'Egg West are both under half a mile away. Morning coffee is covered by Voyager Coffee and Starbucks Coffee Company within six-tenths of a mile. For fitness, Universal Combat Center and GUD Yoga are nearby, and Virginia Park and Myrtle Park offer open green space just two blocks out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and seven minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — 1137 Magnolia Ave is about as well-positioned as a Hampton Roads home gets for dual-base households. BAH rates for the Norfolk area are among the strongest in the region, and a VA loan can make a 1924-built home with this much square footage a genuinely compelling option for eligible service members and veterans.
For buyers drawn to character
If cookie-cutter construction leaves you cold, a 1924-built home on Magnolia Ave is worth a serious look. The era produced homes with real plaster walls, wide trim profiles, and room layouts that feel intentional rather than optimized for a floor-plan spreadsheet. Four bedrooms and 2,700 square feet give you the space to live in it fully while preserving the details that make older homes worth owning.
More buyer questions
How far is 1137 Magnolia Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes away by car, making this address one of the more conveniently located options in the city for active-duty personnel assigned to the base.
How far is 1137 Magnolia Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about seven minutes by car, a short drive across the river that makes this home practical for medical staff and military families alike.
What is the square footage and layout of 1137 Magnolia Ave?
The home offers 2,700 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and three full baths, all within a single-family residential structure built in 1924.
Is 1137 Magnolia Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Are there walkable amenities near 1137 Magnolia Ave?
Yes — multiple grocery stores, local restaurants, coffee shops, fitness studios, and two neighborhood parks are all within half a mile, making this one of the more walkable residential addresses in Norfolk.
Ready to walk through 1137 Magnolia Ave in person? Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty to schedule a private tour at your convenience.
