Welcome to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a huge corner lot in Norfolk! Inside, you'll find a completely updated bathroom featuring custom tile work and a luxurious soaking tub! The living room and primary bedroom showcase custom built-ins, adding practical storage. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including newer windows, newer HVAC, a newer roof, all-new plumbing throughout, and a new electric tankless water heater! Outside you will find the newly fenced in backyard featuring an impressive new 24' x 25' garage built on a reinforced 6-inch full-footed concrete slab, in addition to the existing detached garage! Conveniently located to shopping, dining, beaches, and more! Call today for your private showing!
Listing courtesy of Daisy Phillips · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10639473
A compact 1940s two-bedroom home on Frank Street in Norfolk, Virginia — just seven minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. At 800 square feet, it's an efficient, low-maintenance footprint in a city that puts you close to the water, the base, and everyday essentials.
Built in 1940, 1201 Frank Street carries the bones of mid-century Norfolk construction — a period known for solid framing and straightforward floor plans that age gracefully. The two-bedroom, one-bath layout keeps things simple and manageable, and the compact square footage means lower utility costs and less upkeep. For anyone who values proximity over square footage, this address delivers on location without overcomplicating daily life.
CHEROKEE HEIGHTS and the Norfolk real estate market
Frank Street sits within the broader East Norfolk corridor, a residential stretch of Norfolk that has quietly held its character for decades. The surrounding blocks are a mix of similarly scaled mid-century homes, giving the area a consistent, unhurried feel. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a working waterfront, and a downtown that has seen genuine reinvestment over the past generation. When people search for a norfolk va house, they're often drawn by the city's combination of affordability, coastal access, and military infrastructure. The 23518 zip code places you in the northeastern part of the city, close to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and within easy reach of both Norfolk's urban core and the quieter residential pockets that border Virginia Beach. It's a practical, well-connected part of a city that rewards people who take the time to know it.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from Frank Street. Grocery options, pharmacies, and gas stations are all within a short drive along Little Creek Road and Northampton Boulevard. Chesapeake Beach and East Ocean View are just a few minutes north, giving you easy access to the bay shoreline for walks, fishing, or simply watching the water. Lafayette River and its surrounding park spaces are also close by. For dining and coffee, the Granby Street corridor in Norfolk's midtown offers a rotating mix of independent spots worth exploring on a weekend morning.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Seven minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and eight minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk makes 1201 Frank Street one of the more strategically located addresses in the 23518 zip code. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the low-maintenance footprint means less time on upkeep and more time with your family between deployments or duty rotations.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring what's for sale norfolk has to offer as a first purchase, a two-bedroom, one-bath home from 1940 is a manageable entry point — lower square footage means lower carrying costs, and the East Norfolk location keeps you connected to everything the city offers without dropping you into a high-traffic area. It's a real foothold in a real city.
More buyer questions
How far is 1201 Frank Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the 23518 zip code.
How far is 1201 Frank Street from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is roughly eight minutes away by car, a quick commute that keeps this address well within range for personnel assigned there.
What is the flood zone status for 1201 Frank Street?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
Is there a garage or off-street parking at 1201 Frank Street?
Parking details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough, as configurations on 1940s-era lots in this area vary.
What is the general character of the neighborhood around Frank Street in Norfolk?
The surrounding blocks are primarily mid-century single-family homes with a low-key, residential feel — close to the bay shoreline, well-connected to base infrastructure, and a short drive from Norfolk's broader dining and retail options.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get honest, straightforward answers about 1201 Frank Street and what ownership here could look like for you.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
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How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NS Norfolk
Navy
14min·4.7mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
17min·7.2mi
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Little Creek
Navy
21min·7.1mi
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NSA HR
Navy
19min·7.8mi
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NMCP
Navy
31min·11.7mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
12.9 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Estimates only. Taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.
Estimate your monthly payment
$1,773/mo
Principal & interest
$1,505
Property tax
$183
Home insurance
$85
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.
Value & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$160,000 – $265,500The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:
Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.
Comparable Properties
Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 1201 Frank St in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bay View Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.3/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Norview (VaHome School Score 2.5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1201 Frank St in a flood zone?
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1201 Frank St?
Yes — Muscle Beach East Gym is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1201 Frank St?
Northside Park is about 0.9 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1201 Frank St?
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is ROLOP (0.2 mi).
Does 1201 Frank St have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1201 Frank St built?
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Daisy Phillips · Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty · REIN MLS #10639473
1201 Frank St, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 · MLS #10639473 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.
