Why this home stands out
At 3,427 square feet, 1521 Bordeaux Place offers a scale that's genuinely hard to find in this part of Norfolk. Four bedrooms and three and a half baths give every member of the household their own space, and the 1991 build year hits a sweet spot — substantial construction with enough age to have character, but modern enough to avoid the major infrastructure headaches of truly older homes. The address on a place-named street adds a quiet, residential feel.
LAFAYETTE SHORES and the Norfolk real estate market
Bordeaux Place sits within the 23509 zip code of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that punches well above its weight for livability. Norfolk is a true urban hub for Hampton Roads, home to a world-class waterfront, a thriving arts district, and a deeply rooted military community. The 23509 area occupies the interior of the city, giving you reasonable access to both the downtown Norfolk corridor and the eastern neighborhoods without being locked into heavy traffic patterns. While the specific subdivision name for this address isn't formally designated, the surrounding streets carry a neighborhood feel that's settled and mature — tree-lined, owner-occupied, and largely residential in character. For anyone browsing homes for sale in norfolk va 23503 and the adjacent zip codes, this stretch of Norfolk rewards a closer look: it's close enough to the action to be convenient, and quiet enough to come home to at the end of the day. Norfolk itself sits at the center of Hampton Roads, making it a practical base for exploring the entire region.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Bordeaux Place. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly seven minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth adds another nearby option at about eight minutes — both accessible without touching the most congested stretches of the region's highway network. Downtown Norfolk's restaurants, Waterside District, and the NEON arts district are all within a reasonable drive. MacArthur Center and the Granby Street corridor handle most retail and dining needs. Grocery options, pharmacies, and coffee shops are distributed throughout the surrounding neighborhoods, so you're rarely making a long trip for everyday errands. The broader Hampton Roads network of bridges and tunnels puts Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth within reach on a regular basis.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and eight to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute changes your daily quality of life. A VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than you might expect, and 3,427 square feet means there's room for a home office, a guest room for visiting family, and space to actually decompress after a long shift or deployment cycle.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current home, 1521 Bordeaux Place is worth a serious look. Four bedrooms and three and a half baths across 3,427 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and then some. The 1991 build gives you solid bones without the quirks of a much older home, and a Norfolk address keeps you connected to everything Hampton Roads has to offer.
More buyer questions
How far is 1521 Bordeaux Place from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately seven minutes from 1521 Bordeaux Place under normal traffic conditions. The route avoids the most congested tunnels, which makes it a reliable daily commute.
How far is 1521 Bordeaux Place from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly eight minutes away, making it one of the more conveniently located addresses in Norfolk for Coast Guard personnel stationed there.
What zip code is 1521 Bordeaux Place in?
The property is in the 23509 zip code, which covers a central residential section of Norfolk, Virginia.
Is there an HOA at 1521 Bordeaux Place?
HOA status for this address should be confirmed directly through current listing documentation or a title search, as it can change over time and varies by subdivision boundaries.
Is 1521 Bordeaux Place in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check there for the most accurate and up-to-date classification.
Curious whether 1521 Bordeaux Place is the right fit? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's talk through it.
