Why this home stands out
What sets 129 Kidd Blvd apart is the combination of a four-bedroom layout in a compact, manageable footprint and a location that puts two military installations — USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — within a ten-to-eleven-minute drive. For households that need space without sprawl, and a commute that actually works, this mid-century address checks both boxes in a city where that pairing is harder to find than it looks.
WAYSIDE MANOR and the Norfolk real estate market
129 Kidd Blvd sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city with deep maritime roots, a genuinely diverse population, and a housing stock that ranges from waterfront estates to solid mid-century neighborhoods exactly like this one. The streets here are quiet and established, lined with homes that were built to last and have been part of working Norfolk families' lives for decades. Anyone browsing homes for sale norfolk virginia will notice that this part of the city offers real square footage at a human scale, without the congestion of the more commercial corridors nearby. Norfolk itself is one of the most strategically connected cities on the East Coast — Interstate 64 threads through it, the Elizabeth River waterfront anchors its downtown, and the broader Hampton Roads metro puts Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth all within a reasonable drive. Daily life here has an unpretentious, neighborhood feel: neighbors know each other, the streets are walkable for errands, and the city's cultural and dining scene is never more than a short trip away.
What's nearby
Day-to-day convenience is genuinely strong around 129 Kidd Blvd. Hampton Roads Sports Academy is just 0.3 miles away — an easy walk for anyone with an active routine — and both Top Flight Gymnastics Camp and Excalibur Gymnastics are within half a mile, which is great news for families with kids in athletic programs. When it's time to eat, Haven Inn Bar & Grill is 0.6 miles out, and Raise the Roost is right alongside it at 0.7 miles. Grocery runs are covered by UGC 2003 Inc, Trinidad Latin Store, and Royal Bazaar Indian Asian Market, all within a mile. Tim Hortons and Cool Flames Cafe handle the coffee side of things. Hunts Pointe Park and Poplar Hall Park are both under a mile for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly ten minutes from 129 Kidd Blvd, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard adds just one more minute to that commute. For Coast Guard and Navy households, that kind of proximity makes PCS planning significantly less stressful. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom home even more accessible — and with BAH rates in the Hampton Roads area, the numbers often work out better than many families expect.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms in 1,296 square feet means every room earns its place — there's no wasted square footage here, just a practical layout that grows with a family. The cluster of athletic facilities within half a mile, including Hampton Roads Sports Academy and two gymnastics programs, makes this address genuinely convenient for households with kids who stay busy. Hunts Pointe Park and Poplar Hall Park round out the outdoor options close to home.
More buyer questions
How far is 129 Kidd Blvd from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately 10 minutes from 129 Kidd Blvd under normal traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the heavier congestion corridors in the area.
How far is 129 Kidd Blvd from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 11 minutes away, making it one of the closer residential options to the shipyard in this part of Norfolk.
What parks are near 129 Kidd Blvd?
Hunts Pointe Park is 0.9 miles away and Poplar Hall Park is 1.0 mile out — both are reachable by a short drive or a longer walk from the property.
Is 129 Kidd Blvd in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Does 129 Kidd Blvd have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence period.
Curious whether 129 Kidd Blvd fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and get a straight answer.
