Why this home stands out
Homes from 1913 don't just have age — they have bones. The kind of craftsmanship that shows up in wide trim, solid framing, and rooms that actually have presence. At 2,058 square feet across four bedrooms, 1509 Ashland Avenue gives you genuine living space without the cookie-cutter floor plan. The half-bath adds everyday practicality, and the property sits in a part of Norfolk where commutes to two major installations clock in under ten minutes.
WINONA and the Norfolk real estate market
Ashland Avenue sits in the 23509 zip code, a central Norfolk corridor that connects residential streets to the broader city grid with surprising ease. If you've been searching for a house for sale norfolk va that trades suburban sameness for real neighborhood texture, this part of the city delivers. The blocks here are a mix of early-twentieth-century homes and mid-century builds — the kind of streetscape that feels lived-in and genuine rather than manufactured. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct districts, each with its own personality, and the 23509 area benefits from being close to everything without sitting on top of it. Lafayette Park is practically in the backyard of the neighborhood, and the broader Granby Street corridor is within easy reach for errands, dining, and daily life. You're in Virginia's most populous independent city, with waterfront access, a serious arts and food scene, and a military presence that shapes the culture in the best possible ways.
What's nearby
Daily life is well-supported from Ashland Avenue. Tony's Deli and Diner and K & D Soul Food are both within 0.4 miles — easy walking distance for a quick meal. African Village Restaurant is just a half-mile out. Food Lion at 0.6 miles handles the weekly grocery run, with Dollar General and Provision Pros Inc both under a mile for fill-in trips. Lakewood Park, Lafayette Dog Park, and City Park are all within 0.6 miles, giving you real green space options. The tennis courts at Lafayette Park are 0.7 miles away, and Chesapeake Athletic Club and the YMCA on Granby are both under a mile for fitness routines.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a six-minute drive from 1509 Ashland Avenue, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just seven minutes out. For military households, that kind of proximity is hard to overstate — it means shorter commutes, more time at home, and a location that works whether you're on a tight BAH budget or using a VA loan to make the purchase work.
For buyers drawn to character
If your idea of a great home involves original-era craftsmanship rather than granite-and-gray everything, 1509 Ashland Avenue is worth a serious look. Built in 1913, this four-bedroom home carries more than a century of architectural intention. The proportions, the trim details, the way older homes are simply built differently — it's all here, in a neighborhood that still has genuine character.
More buyer questions
How far is 1509 Ashland Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 1509 Ashland Avenue, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
How far is 1509 Ashland Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about seven minutes away by car — a short, straightforward commute along the Portsmouth corridor.
What is the square footage and layout of 1509 Ashland Ave?
The home offers 2,058 square feet with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing a comfortable amount of space across a floor plan shaped by early-twentieth-century design sensibilities.
Is 1509 Ashland Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Are there parks and green spaces near 1509 Ashland Ave?
Yes — Lakewood Park, Lafayette Dog Park, and City Park are all within 0.6 miles, and the tennis courts at Lafayette Park are just 0.7 miles away, giving the neighborhood a genuinely walkable outdoor lifestyle.
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