Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a home under 1,500 square feet is a genuine rarity — the layout squeezes serious headcount into a footprint that keeps utility costs manageable. Add three full baths plus a half bath, a 1999 build that skips the quirks of older Norfolk stock, and a location that puts Naval Medical Center Portsmouth six minutes away, and you have a combination that's genuinely hard to replicate in this price tier.
LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market
Longwood Drive sits in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia — a city of roughly 240,000 people anchored by one of the largest naval complexes on the planet and a waterfront downtown that keeps reinventing itself. The immediate block has the relaxed, walkable feel of a university-adjacent neighborhood, with ODU's campus activity humming nearby without overwhelming the residential streets. Tree-lined sidewalks, a mix of post-war and late-nineties construction, and a genuine sense of community define the area. Norfolk rewards people who like options: you're a short drive from the Ghent arts district, the Naro Cinema, Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Elizabeth River waterfront. The city's light rail line, the Tide, connects key corridors and makes car-free commuting realistic for some residents. Whether you're drawn here by military orders, a university connection, or simply the value Norfolk delivers compared to neighboring cities, 1337 Longwood Drive puts you at the center of it all.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 1337 Longwood Drive. Bluestone Playground is just 0.2 miles away, Brick Field and Bolling Avenue Lookout are both within 0.3 miles, and the ODU Student Recreation & Well-Being Center is right around the corner for gym access. Grab a quick coffee at the Starbucks Coffee Company 0.3 miles out or hit the second Starbucks location 0.6 miles away. Subway and Panda Express handle fast weeknight dinners at 0.3 miles, while Miller's Neighborhood Market and The Ten Top Market cover grocery runs within a mile. University Fitness Center and GUD Yoga round out the wellness options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is eight. Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space — critical when deployment schedules shift and the household needs to flex. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home like this, and the 1999 build means fewer surprise maintenance calls during a busy tour of duty.
For first-time buyers
Five bedrooms at this address gives first-time buyers rare flexibility — use extra rooms as a home office, a gym, or a dedicated guest suite without sacrificing everyday living space. The 1999 construction means systems are relatively modern, the university neighborhood keeps the block active and safe-feeling, and proximity to two military bases broadens your future buyer pool when life eventually moves you on.
More buyer questions
How far is 1337 Longwood Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 1337 Longwood Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the Norfolk market. USCG Base Portsmouth is only about eight minutes away as well.
What is the square footage and bedroom count at 1337 Longwood Drive?
The home offers 1,449 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms — an unusually high bedroom-to-square-footage ratio that maximizes headcount without inflating the footprint.
Is 1337 Longwood Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that tile and discussing flood insurance implications with your agent.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 1337 Longwood Drive?
Miller's Neighborhood Market is 0.5 miles away, and The Ten Top Market is 0.8 miles out — both reachable on foot or with a very short drive. Everyday staples are easy to access without leaving the immediate neighborhood.
What year was 1337 Longwood Drive built, and does it have an HOA?
The home was built in 1999, putting it in a generation of construction that generally features updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC compared to Norfolk's older housing stock. HOA status for this address should be confirmed with your agent during the offer process.
Ready to see how five bedrooms and a six-minute commute to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth fit your life? Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty — they know this Norfolk neighborhood well.
