Why this home stands out
What sets 1156 Bedford Ave apart is its combination of generous square footage for the area and an unbeatable position relative to Norfolk's major military installations. At 1,724 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, there's real room to breathe here. The 1985 build era means solid construction with enough age to carry genuine character — without the upkeep demands of a truly vintage home.
LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market
Bedford Ave sits within Norfolk, a city that rewards people who take the time to explore it. Norfolk is a working waterfront city with deep military roots, a growing arts scene centered on the Chrysler Museum, and neighborhoods that range from grand historic boulevards to tight-knit residential streets like this one. If you've been searching for a house for sale in norfolk va, you already know how competitive the market around the bases can be — and how much location matters when every commute minute counts. The streets near this address have a lived-in, established feel: mature trees, a mix of owner-occupied homes, and proximity to the kind of everyday conveniences that make a neighborhood genuinely functional rather than just attractive on paper. Norfolk's position at the heart of Hampton Roads also means you're never far from the water, from Virginia Beach to the east or downtown Portsmouth across the river.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy to manage from 1156 Bedford Ave. The Old Dominion University campus is close by, bringing with it coffee shops, casual dining, and a lively pedestrian energy. Ghent — one of Norfolk's most beloved mixed-use neighborhoods — is a short drive away, offering independent restaurants, boutiques, and weekend farmers market energy. For groceries and everyday errands, you have solid options within a few miles in multiple directions. Chrysler Museum of Art, Harrison Opera House, and the Norfolk Botanical Garden are all accessible without a long haul, making weekends genuinely interesting.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Station Norfolk is six minutes from your front door — and so is MARFORCOM Norfolk. For military families juggling deployments, duty schedules, and the constant math of commute time, that proximity is hard to overstate. Three bedrooms and two and a half baths give a family real room to settle in, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than many expect.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring homes in norfolk for the first time, 1156 Bedford Ave offers a practical entry point into a city with genuine staying power. Three bedrooms, 1,724 square feet, and a half-bath for guests — this is a layout that grows with you. The 1985 build means you're not inheriting a century of deferred maintenance, and the location keeps your options open whether your priorities shift toward career, family, or lifestyle.
More buyer questions
How far is 1156 Bedford Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately six minutes from 1156 Bedford Ave by car, making it one of the more conveniently located addresses in this price tier relative to the base. MARFORCOM Norfolk is also about six minutes away.
What is the square footage of 1156 Bedford Ave?
The home offers 1,724 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1985.
Is 1156 Bedford 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.
What neighborhood is 1156 Bedford Ave in?
The address is located in Norfolk, Virginia 23508, in an established residential area near Old Dominion University with convenient access to Ghent and the broader Hampton Roads region.
Does 1156 Bedford Ave have a garage?
Garage and parking details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or by reaching out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty for a walkthrough.
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