1337 Longwood Dr, Norfolk, VA 23508

Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in a sub-2,000-square-foot footprint is an unusual configuration — it means smart, efficient use of every inch rather than wasted hallway space. Built in 1999, the home avoids the deferred-maintenance surprises common in older Norfolk stock, while still sitting in a walkable, established corridor near Old Dominion University. The half-bath adds everyday practicality that fully-bath-only layouts simply can't match.

LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market

Longwood Drive sits in a lively pocket of Norfolk anchored by Old Dominion University, giving the surrounding blocks an energy that purely residential neighborhoods rarely have — coffee shops, quick-service dining, fitness studios, and green space all within a short walk. The street itself carries a residential feel: mature trees, sidewalks, and neighbors who tend to stay. Norfolk as a city rewards people who like options. You're minutes from the Ghent arts district, the Botanical Garden, and the Elizabeth River waterfront, yet the day-to-day errands on this block are already handled without a car. For families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, the 23508 zip code offers a compelling middle ground — urban convenience without the density of downtown, and genuine neighborhood character without the isolation of the outer suburbs.

What's nearby

Bluestone Playground is two-tenths of a mile away — close enough to walk with kids on a weekday afternoon. Brick Field and the Bolling Avenue Lookout are both within a third of a mile for open-air time. Groceries are covered by Miller's Neighborhood Market at half a mile and The Ten Top Market at eight-tenths. Coffee is easy: a Starbucks sits three-tenths of a mile out, with a second location at six-tenths. Quick meals from Subway and Panda Express are right at three-tenths of a mile. Fitness options are equally close — the ODU Student Recreation & Well-Being Center is just 0.3 miles away, and GUD Yoga rounds out the options at eight-tenths.

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