165 Commodore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23503

Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in 1,656 square feet is an unusual equation — it means smaller individual rooms but maximum flexibility for a household that needs dedicated spaces for work, guests, or a growing family. The 1942 construction gives the home a classic mid-century bones that newer cookie-cutter builds simply can't replicate. Add a four-minute drive to the main gate of Naval Station Norfolk and you have a combination of bedroom count, era character, and base proximity that's genuinely hard to find among Norfolk homes for sale.

COMMODORE PARK and the Norfolk real estate market

Commodore Drive sits in the Ocean View corridor of Norfolk — a north-facing stretch of the city where the Chesapeake Bay shapes the neighborhood's identity even when you can't see the water from every front porch. The streets here are a mix of post-war cottages and modest brick ranches, the kind of block where neighbors wave from driveways and kids cut through yards. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and a creative arts scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum. Living here means you're woven into a city with genuine character, not a suburb trying to find one. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, the Ocean View side of the city consistently offers one of the shortest commutes to base paired with direct access to the bay.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Commodore Drive. Neighborhood Park is just a tenth of a mile away — a genuine walk-out-the-door amenity — and Ely Memorial Park is under half a mile for longer walks or open-air downtime. Greyhawk 620 is in the same radius if you want a change of scenery. For fitness, CrossFit Norfolk and OV Fit are both 0.7 miles out, and the Aviation Water Survival Training Center (ASTC) Norfolk is only half a mile away. Hungry? New York Pizzeria covers the pizza craving at 0.7 miles, and Golden City rounds out the quick-dinner options at 0.8 miles. A 7-Eleven is 0.8 miles for coffee runs and last-minute staples.

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