Why this home stands out
Built in 1928, 1552 McNeal Avenue carries the kind of craftsmanship detail that newer construction rarely replicates — think solid bones, generous room proportions, and a lot that gives you breathing room. Four bedrooms and two full baths across 1,493 square feet means there's real flexibility for a home office, a guest room, or a dedicated hobby space. The location quietly punches above its weight: two major military installations within ten minutes, groceries under a mile, and a coffee shop practically around the corner.
FOX HALL RES PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
McNeal Avenue sits in the eastern reaches of Norfolk, a city that manages to feel both historically grounded and perpetually energized by the military and maritime culture that defines Hampton Roads. The surrounding blocks are a mix of early-twentieth-century homes that have aged gracefully, giving the area a lived-in, established feel rather than the anonymity of a newer subdivision. Sidewalks connect you to neighborhood parks, local eateries, and everyday retail without requiring a highway on-ramp. Norfolk itself stretches from the waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay all the way inland, and this zip code puts you in a practical sweet spot — close enough to downtown's museums, restaurants, and the Scope arena, yet far enough from the density to enjoy a quieter residential pace. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in this corridor precisely because of that balance.
What's nearby
Groceries are a genuine non-issue from McNeal Avenue. Target Grocery is 0.5 miles out, Food Lion is 0.6 miles, and Tiendita Latinos Unidos — a well-stocked Latin market — rounds out the options at 0.6 miles. When you want to eat out, Maymar is just 0.3 miles away, Skrimp Shack and Famous Uncle Al's Hotdogs are both within 0.4 miles. Coffee runs are equally easy: 7-Eleven at 0.4 miles, Starbucks at 0.5 miles, and The Blackdog Cafe at 0.7 miles. Fitness options include 1STRING Sports Training (0.4 mi), North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park (0.5 mi), and WAVE All-Star Cheerleading (0.6 mi). North Foxhall Playground and Princess Anne Park are both under a mile for weekend afternoons outside.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth is nine minutes from your front door, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is ten — making 1552 McNeal Avenue one of the more strategically located addresses for dual-installation households in the area. A VA loan fits naturally here, and four bedrooms means the whole family has room to settle in between deployments without anyone doubling up.
More buyer questions
How far is 1552 McNeal Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately nine minutes by car from 1552 McNeal Avenue, making it one of the closest residential streets to the installation in Norfolk's east side. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about ten minutes in the opposite direction.
What is the square footage and layout of 1552 McNeal Avenue?
The home offers 1,493 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full baths, built in 1928 on a residential lot in the 23502 zip code of Norfolk.
Is 1552 McNeal Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23502 zip code.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to McNeal Avenue?
Target Grocery is 0.5 miles away, Food Lion is 0.6 miles, and Tiendita Latinos Unidos is also 0.6 miles — all reachable in under five minutes by car or a short bike ride.
Are there homes for sale in 23502 with similar age and character to 1552 McNeal Avenue?
Yes — the 23502 zip code has a solid inventory of early-twentieth-century residential properties, and browsing homes for sale in 23502 on this site will show comparable vintage homes in the same corridor.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out to get a straight answer on whether 1552 McNeal Avenue fits where you're headed next.
