Why this home stands out
Built in 1959, this 1,500-square-foot ranch sits on a quiet street in a mature Norfolk neighborhood where brick construction and tree-lined blocks are the norm, not the exception. Four bedrooms give you real flexibility — a home office, a guest room, or space for a growing household — while two full baths keep the morning routine moving. The single-story footprint means no stairs and no wasted hallway square footage.
LAMBERTS POINT and the Norfolk real estate market
West 41st Street sits in the 23508 zip code, one of Norfolk's most centrally positioned corridors. The surrounding blocks carry the unhurried character of mid-century Norfolk — wide lots, mature trees, and neighbors who have been here long enough to know each other by name. Norfolk itself is a city that rewards people who take the time to explore it: a working waterfront, a genuine arts scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum of Art, and a food culture that punches well above its weight. The 23508 area in particular benefits from its proximity to both the medical district and the Ghent neighborhood, giving residents easy access to independent restaurants, coffee shops, and weekend farmers markets without the parking headaches of a denser urban core. If you are comparing homes for sale in 23508, the combination of brick construction, mature landscaping, and short commutes to multiple installations makes this zip code a consistent draw.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from W 41st Street. Ghent's mix of independent coffee shops, grocery options, and casual dining sits just a few minutes west. The Chrysler Museum of Art is under ten minutes by car, and Norfolk Botanical Garden offers a genuine green escape on weekends. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a five-minute drive across the river, and USCG Base Portsmouth adds another option seven minutes out. For larger grocery runs, multiple full-service supermarkets are within a two-mile radius, and downtown Norfolk's waterfront dining and entertainment district is reachable in roughly fifteen minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Five minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and seven to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute changes the quality of a workday. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom ranch a straightforward transaction, and the single-story layout means no stair-related headaches when you're juggling gear, kids, or irregular shift schedules. Families comparing Norfolk homes for sale with short base commutes will find this address hard to beat on pure drive-time math.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms in a single-story brick ranch give an upgrading family real room to breathe — a dedicated home office, a proper guest room, and still space for everyone to have their own corner. The 23508 neighborhood is the kind of established, tree-lined setting where kids can actually play outside, and families researching homes for sale zoned for Larchmont Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find this address worth a close look.
More buyer questions
How far is 1319 W 41st Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the shorter base commutes available among homes for sale in Norfolk at this price point.
Is 1319 W 41st Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23508 area.
What is the property type and size at 1319 W 41st Street?
It is a single-family residential ranch built in 1959, offering 1,500 square feet across four bedrooms and two full baths on a single story.
How far is 1319 W 41st Street from Ghent and downtown Norfolk?
Ghent's restaurants and coffee shops are roughly five minutes by car, and downtown Norfolk's waterfront district is about fifteen minutes depending on traffic.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 1319 W 41st Street?
Yes — eligible service members and veterans can use a VA loan on this property, and the short commute to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth makes it a practical fit for military households.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the 23508 market well — reach out to get honest, current answers about 1319 W 41st Street and what it takes to make it yours.
