1602 Wilson Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523

Why this home stands out

Built in 1916, 1602 Wilson Road is a genuine piece of Norfolk history. Homes from this era were constructed with old-growth lumber, thick plaster walls, and proportions that feel generous rather than squeezed. You get three bedrooms and two full baths spread across 1,784 square feet — enough room to live comfortably — in a neighborhood that sits within a three-minute drive of two major military installations. That combination of character, space, and commute convenience is genuinely rare among Norfolk homes for sale.

CAMPOSTELLA and the Norfolk real estate market

Wilson Road sits in the Berkley section of Norfolk — one of the city's oldest and most historically rooted communities, positioned along the southern bank of the Elizabeth River. Berkley has a tight-knit, working-class identity that stretches back well over a century, shaped in large part by its proximity to the shipyard and the generations of military and civilian workers who made their homes here. The streets are lined with early-twentieth-century housing stock, giving the area a cohesive, pre-war streetscape you won't find in newer suburban pockets of the city. Norfolk itself is a city of real depth — waterfront parks, a thriving arts scene, diverse dining, and the kind of urban infrastructure that supports daily life without a long drive. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk will find that Berkley offers an entry point into the city's history while keeping you close to everything the broader Hampton Roads region has to offer.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are well within reach from 1602 Wilson Road. Let's Be Free is just 0.3 miles away for grocery runs, with Shop 'N' Go and In and Out Smoke Shop and Deli both under a mile for additional options. Renny's Chicken & Seafood is a quick 0.3-mile trip for a local meal, and McDonald's and Hardee's are both about half a mile out when you need something fast. Coffee is covered by Dunkin' Donuts at 0.5 miles. For outdoor time, Craig Street Playground is right around the corner at 0.3 miles, Berkley Park is 0.4 miles away, and South Main Street Playground rounds out the options at 0.8 miles.

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