Why this home stands out
What sets 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive apart is its dual-base convenience — eight minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and eleven to Naval Station Norfolk — without the premium price tag that waterfront-adjacent Norfolk zip codes often carry. The 1976 construction gives you a solid, established home on a mature street, and at 1,408 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the layout is efficient without feeling cramped.
ST ANDREWS PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
The 23513 zip code sits in the eastern interior of Norfolk, a city that punches well above its weight for livability. This corner of Norfolk is a working, unpretentious part of town where neighbors tend to stay put — streets are established, lots are mature, and the pace feels grounded. If you're searching for a norfolk home for sale that keeps commutes short and daily errands manageable, this address delivers on both counts. Norfolk itself wraps around the Chesapeake Bay and several rivers, giving the whole city an unmistakable coastal identity even in neighborhoods that aren't directly on the water. Downtown Norfolk, the Ghent arts district, and the Granby Street corridor are all within a reasonable drive, meaning you're never far from a good meal, a live show, or a weekend farmers market. The city's military presence shapes the culture here in a positive way — diverse, transient enough to stay interesting, and deeply community-minded.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Grocery options, pharmacies, and big-box retailers are all within a short drive along Military Highway and Little Creek Road. Tanners Creek Park and the broader network of Norfolk recreation spaces give you outdoor options close to home. The Chesapeake Bay shoreline and Ocean View Beach Park are reachable in under fifteen minutes, making a spontaneous afternoon at the water entirely realistic. For coffee and casual dining, the nearby commercial corridors along Granby Street and Little Creek Road offer a rotating mix of local spots and familiar chains. Interstate 64 access is close, which opens up the broader Hampton Roads region quickly.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and eleven to Naval Station Norfolk — 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive is one of the more strategically located addresses in the 23513 zip code for dual-military households or anyone weighing BAH against commute time. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home even more accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're moving into a community, not a construction zone.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into real estate in norfolk va for the first time, 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive offers a manageable entry point — three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 1,408 square feet of space that's easy to understand and easier to maintain. The 1976 build means the bones are proven, the neighborhood is settled, and you won't be guessing what the street looks like in five years.
More buyer questions
How far is 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive runs about eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base without being directly adjacent to it.
How far is 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately eleven minutes away, which puts this address in a convenient position for sailors and civilian employees who need reliable access to the world's largest naval station.
What is the flood risk situation for this address?
Flood zone information for 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.
Is there a homeowners association at 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive?
This property does not carry an HOA, which means no monthly association dues and no board approval required for common exterior changes.
What are the nearest major grocery and shopping options?
Military Highway and the Little Creek Road corridor put several grocery chains, pharmacies, and big-box retailers within a five-to-ten-minute drive from this address.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out to get your questions answered and take a closer look at 1451 E Tanners Creek Drive.
