1425 Sunset Dr, Norfolk, VA 23503

Why this home stands out

What makes 1425 Sunset Drive stand out is the rare dual-base proximity — eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and eight minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — without the premium price tag that usually comes with that kind of commute advantage. Add a half-bath beyond the two full baths, over 1,400 square feet of mid-century bones, and a walkable stretch to beach access and parks, and you have a home that earns its keep on multiple fronts.

BROOKFIELD PARK and the Norfolk real estate market

Sunset Drive sits in a mature, established pocket of Norfolk — a city that has been reinventing itself while holding onto the character that makes it genuinely livable. The streets here have a settled, residential feel: older trees, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who tend to stick around. Norfolk's waterfront, its Ghent arts district, and the broader energy of a city with deep military and maritime roots are all within easy reach. The 23503 zip code occupies the northeastern corner of the city, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Pretty Lake, which gives the whole area a slightly coastal, unhurried rhythm even on weekday mornings. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here once they realize how much access this corner of the city provides — bases, beaches, and daily errands — without the congestion of more central neighborhoods. It is the kind of address that rewards people who value location over flash.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life is genuinely easy from Sunset Drive. Walmart Neighborhood Market is 0.8 miles out for full grocery runs, and Dollar General at 0.7 miles covers quick stops. Peppers Indian Cuisine is just 0.4 miles away — close enough for a weeknight dinner without planning ahead. Apelu Island Cafe at 0.8 miles is worth knowing for a slower morning coffee. When you want to get outside, Tarrallton Park is 0.6 miles away, Grove St. Beach Access is 0.7 miles, and Pretty Lake Playground rounds things out at a mile. Krispy Krunchy Chicken at 0.8 miles handles the late-night cravings.

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