1328 Melrose Pw, Norfolk, VA 23508

Why this home stands out

A 1930s build in this zip code means real plaster walls, solid hardwood floors, and proportions that newer construction rarely matches. At 1,426 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, the layout is efficient without feeling tight. Add a lot that gives you genuine outdoor space, a location that puts two military installations within ten minutes, and a walkable stretch of Melrose Parkway, and the address starts to stand apart from the crowd.

LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market

Melrose Parkway sits in one of Norfolk's most quietly established corridors — a tree-lined stretch where mid-century bungalows and craftsman cottages share blocks with Old Dominion University's western edge. The neighborhood has the kind of lived-in density that keeps things interesting: local markets, coffee stops, and green space all within a short walk. Norfolk itself is a city that rewards people who like variety — waterfront dining along the Hague, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and Ghent's independent restaurant scene are all within a short drive. For anyone comparing Norfolk homes for sale, the 23508 zip code tends to attract buyers who want genuine neighborhood fabric rather than a subdivision feel. The city's military presence is woven into daily life here in the best way — commutes are short, the VA loan community is active, and the infrastructure that supports service families is well established.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from 1328 Melrose Parkway. Bluestone Playground is just 0.2 miles away, Brick Field and the Bolling Avenue Lookout are both under a third of a mile — real outdoor options without getting in a car. Grab a coffee at the Starbucks Coffee Company 0.3 miles out, or swing by Miller's Neighborhood Market at 0.5 miles for groceries. The Ten Top Market adds another option at 0.8 miles. Quick meals are covered by Subway and Panda Express nearby. Fitness is equally accessible — the ODU Student Recreation & Well-Being Center is 0.3 miles out, with GUD Yoga and UNIVERSITY FITNESS CENTER both under a mile.

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