1518 Manson St, Norfolk, VA 23523

Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms and three full baths in a single address is genuinely rare in this price tier of Norfolk, and 2,600 square feet of mid-century construction gives you the kind of room count that growing households and multi-generational families chase for years. The 1956 build means solid bones — concrete block and frame construction typical of the era — paired with a location that puts two major installations within a three-minute drive. That combination is hard to replicate.

CAMPOSTELLA and the Norfolk real estate market

Berkley sits on the south bank of the Elizabeth River, directly across from Downtown Norfolk, and it carries the working-class pride of a neighborhood that has anchored shipyard families for generations. Streets here are walkable and flat, the blocks are tight-knit, and Craig Street Playground is just a short walk away when the kids need to burn off energy. The broader zip code — 23523 — runs along the waterfront corridor between the Berkley Bridge and the shipyard fence line, which means commutes to base are measured in minutes rather than miles. If you are comparing homes for sale in 23523, you will quickly notice that few addresses sit this close to two installations simultaneously. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, and Berkley's is defined by proximity to the water, proximity to work, and a genuine sense of community that does not require a curated lifestyle district to feel real.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 1518 Manson Street. Let's Be Free is 0.3 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Shop 'N'Go is just 0.6 miles out. Renny's Chicken & Seafood — a neighborhood staple — is a three-minute walk at 0.3 miles. When you want something familiar, McDonald's and Hardee's are both within half a mile, and Dunkin' Donuts is right there for the morning coffee run. Green space is equally accessible: Craig Street Playground is 0.3 miles away, Berkley Park is 0.4 miles, and South Main Street Playground extends your options at 0.8 miles — solid coverage for families with young kids.

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