123 College Pl #912, Norfolk, VA 23510

Why this home stands out

What sets 123 College Pl #912 apart is the rare combination of genuine urban walkability and serious square footage. At 2,436 square feet, this isn't a cramped city pied-à-terre — it's a full-sized home with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, planted right in the middle of downtown Norfolk where everything you need is already within a short walk. The 2007 build year means modern construction standards without the decades of deferred maintenance that older downtown properties often carry.

DOWNTOWN AREA and the Norfolk real estate market

The Downtown Area is Norfolk's most connected neighborhood — a compact, walkable grid where arts venues, waterfront parks, independent restaurants, and office towers all share the same few blocks. Living here puts you at the center of everything the city has built and continues to invest in. For anyone browsing houses for sale in Norfolk, this neighborhood represents a genuinely different lifestyle than the suburban corridors further out: you trade the long commute for a front-door connection to the city's best energy. Norfolk itself is a mid-sized coastal city with a strong sense of identity — shaped by its naval history, its growing arts scene, and the Elizabeth River waterfront that anchors the downtown core. The city's light rail line, The Tide, runs through this area, connecting you north toward ODU and south toward the Medical Center. Summers here are warm and humid, winters mild, and the harbor is never far from view.

What's nearby

Daily life at 123 College Pl #912 requires almost no driving. Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar is right outside your door for morning coffee, and Ya Ya Asian Gourmet House is equally close for a quick dinner. Mercato Di Grazia handles both grocery runs and sit-down meals from just 0.1 miles away, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli is another solid option a block further. Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios is on the same block for workouts, with Gym Downtown a short walk beyond. College Plaza and the Granby Street Public Parklet give you outdoor breathing room steps from home, and the Reading Garden is a quiet spot worth knowing about just 0.1 miles away.

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