Why this home stands out
What sets Unit 1403 apart is the rare combination of genuine square footage and a downtown address. At 1,858 square feet, this three-bedroom condo gives you the breathing room of a house without surrendering the walkability of city living. Add in a 2007 build year — meaning modern construction standards and finishes — and you have a downtown Norfolk unit that actually fits a full-sized lifestyle.
DOWNTOWN AREA and the Norfolk real estate market
Downtown Norfolk is one of the most walkable urban cores in Hampton Roads, and 123 College Pl sits squarely in the middle of it. College Plaza is literally at your doorstep, and the surrounding blocks blend locally owned restaurants, independent cafes, fitness studios, and small green spaces in a way that makes daily life feel genuinely easy. Whether you're searching for a house to buy in Norfolk or reconsidering what city living can look like, this address challenges the assumption that urban means cramped. Norfolk's waterfront, MacArthur Center, Granby Street's dining corridor, and the Elizabeth River Trail are all within comfortable reach. The city is a military, medical, and arts hub — home to Naval Station Norfolk, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and the Chrysler Museum of Art — which means the surrounding neighborhood has the density of amenities and the economic stability that comes with a diverse employment base. Chesapeake Bay is a short drive east, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel connects you to the Peninsula when you need it.
What's nearby
Step outside and the options stack up fast. Macarthur General Store and Mercato Di Grazia are both on-site for quick grocery runs, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli is two blocks away. Ya Ya Asian Gourmet House and Bonchon Norfolk handle dinner without requiring a car. Tropical Smoothie Cafe covers both a morning pick-me-up and a post-workout smoothie, while aLatte Cafe is a short walk for a proper sit-down coffee moment. Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios and Gym Downtown mean zero commute to your workout. College Plaza, the Reading Garden, and Granby Street Public Parklet offer outdoor breathing room steps from the building.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are each about two minutes from this address — a commute that's almost unheard of in Hampton Roads. For a service member or medical professional using a VA loan, that proximity translates directly into time back in your day, lower transportation costs, and a downtown address that works just as well for a non-military spouse commuting elsewhere in the region.
For first-time buyers
If you've been browsing houses for sale in Norfolk Virginia and feeling priced out of the square footage you actually need, Unit 1403 is worth a closer look. You get 1,858 square feet — more than many single-family starter homes — in a 2007-built building with a walkable downtown address. Three bedrooms means room to grow, host, or set up a dedicated home office without compromise.
More buyer questions
How far is 123 College Pl #1403 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately two minutes from this address by car, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the entire Hampton Roads market. The USCG Base Portsmouth is equally close at roughly the same drive time.
What is the square footage of unit 1403 at 123 College Pl?
Unit 1403 offers 1,858 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which is notably spacious for a downtown Norfolk condo built in 2007.
Is 123 College Pl #1403 in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation directly — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date status.
What grocery stores are near 123 College Pl Norfolk?
Macarthur General Store and Mercato Di Grazia are both at the building's address, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli is about two-tenths of a mile away — making grocery access exceptionally convenient for daily needs.
Does 123 College Pl have an HOA?
Yes, as a condominium property 123 College Pl #1403 is subject to a homeowners association; specific fee amounts and what they cover are best confirmed through current association documents during the purchase process.
Want to see Unit 1403 in person or talk through the numbers? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this downtown Norfolk market well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.
