Why this home stands out
What sets 1200 N Fairwater Drive apart is the combination of scale and era that's genuinely hard to find in this zip code. Nearly 2,900 square feet built in 1939 means thick walls, real hardwood potential, and rooms with actual proportions — not the open-plan squeeze of newer construction. Pair that with a 0.25-acre lot on a named Larchmont street, three full baths, and a location that puts restaurants, parks, and two military installations all inside a ten-minute radius, and the address earns its reputation.
LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market
Larchmont is the kind of Norfolk neighborhood that people move into once and stay for decades. Developed largely in the 1930s and 1940s, it sits along the Lafayette River with a streetscape of mature trees, brick colonials, and Tudor revivals that give the area an unhurried, established feel. Neighbors walk dogs to Cambridge Crescent Dog Park, grab breakfast at D'Egg West, and wind down at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Norfolk — all within a half-mile of Fairwater Drive. The neighborhood feeds directly into the broader Ghent and Larchmont corridor, keeping you close to Norfolk's cultural and dining core without the density of downtown. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here specifically because Larchmont delivers that rare mix: genuine architectural character, mature landscaping, and an easy commute to both the waterfront and the bases. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and Larchmont consistently ranks among the most sought-after of them.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from N Fairwater Drive. The Ten Top Market, Westside Produce and Provisions, and Miller's Neighborhood Market are all within 0.8 miles, so a quick grocery run rarely turns into a project. Coffee options range from Voyager Coffee at 0.8 miles to a Starbucks Coffee Company just a mile out. For fitness, Universal Combat Center and GUD Yoga are both under a mile away. Green space is plentiful — Myrtle Park and Cambridge Crescent Dog Park are each about three-tenths of a mile, and Virginia Park is half a mile up the road. Among the larchmont norfolk homes for sale in this price tier, few can match this density of walkable amenities.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk are each roughly six minutes from the front door — a commute that matters enormously on early-morning muster days. The home's size gives you real flexibility: three beds and three baths handle a family comfortably, and the quarter-acre lot adds outdoor breathing room. Buyers using a VA loan will find that Larchmont's brick construction and lot size tend to clear appraisal without drama.
For families upgrading
If you're trading up from a smaller place, 2,878 square feet of 1939 construction offers something newer builds rarely deliver: rooms that feel like rooms. Three full baths means no morning traffic jams, and the nearly quarter-acre lot gives kids actual yard space. Families comparing larchmont norfolk homes for sale with more modern options often come back to Fairwater Drive once they feel the difference in scale and solidity.
More buyer questions
How far is 1200 N Fairwater Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately six minutes by car from 1200 N Fairwater Drive, making it one of the closer in-neighborhood options for sailors and officers stationed there. MARFORCOM Norfolk clocks in at the same drive time heading the other direction.
What school zone does 1200 N Fairwater Drive fall in?
Buyers specifically searching homes for sale zoned for Larchmont Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. should verify current Norfolk Public Schools zoning directly with the district, as attendance boundaries can change between listing cycles.
Is 1200 N Fairwater Drive in a flood zone?
Larchmont sits along the Lafayette River corridor, so flood zone status is a legitimate question for any home in the area. Check the current FEMA flood map for the specific parcel — the FloodRisk tile on this page pulls that data automatically.
What is the lot size at 1200 N Fairwater Drive?
The lot measures 0.2492 acres, which works out to just under a quarter-acre — notably generous for an in-town Larchmont address where many comparable homes sit on tighter parcels.
Does the Larchmont neighborhood have an HOA?
Larchmont is a historic in-town neighborhood rather than a planned subdivision, so there is no mandatory HOA governing 1200 N Fairwater Drive. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23508 will find that most Larchmont addresses share this characteristic.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Larchmont well — reach out to get a straight answer on this address, the block, and what larchmont norfolk homes for sale are actually trading for right now.
