Why this home stands out
Homes built in 2006 bring a generation of modern construction standards — think open floor plans, updated electrical, and better insulation — without the premium of new construction. Add four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 2,100 square feet of living space, and 1734 Lasalle Ave gives households that need real room to spread out a legitimate option in a city where that combination isn't always easy to find.
LAFAYETTE RES PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Lafayette Res Park sits in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia — a city with deep military roots, a lively waterfront, and neighborhoods that each carry their own distinct personality. This particular pocket of Norfolk is walkable, established, and genuinely convenient. If you've been searching through houses for sale in Norfolk VA and wondering which neighborhoods actually deliver on daily-life ease, Lafayette Res Park is one worth knowing. The streets are lined with a mix of housing eras, giving the area an organic, lived-in feel rather than the uniformity of a newer subdivision. Lafayette Park itself anchors the community, offering green space, a dog park, and tennis courts within easy reach. Norfolk's broader amenities — the Naro Cinema, the Chrysler Museum, the Granby Street corridor — are all a short drive away, and the interstate access makes getting around the region straightforward whether you're heading to the Oceanfront or crossing into Portsmouth.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely low-effort from Lasalle Ave. Food Lion is half a mile away for grocery runs, with Provision Pros Inc and Dollar General both within 0.6 miles as backup options. When you'd rather skip cooking, Tony's Deli and Diner and K & D Soul Food are each just 0.1 miles away — practically walkable. Our Peoples Soulful Seafood is another solid option at 0.5 miles. For fitness, Chesapeake Athletic Club is 0.7 miles out, and the tennis courts at Lafayette Park are under a mile. Lafayette Dog Park and Shoop Park are both 0.5 miles away, with Lakewood Park adding another green-space option at 0.7 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a six-minute drive from 1734 Lasalle Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just seven minutes out. For households using a VA loan or working within a BAH budget, that kind of proximity to two major commands — with four bedrooms to accommodate a growing family — makes this address worth a serious look. Short commutes and real square footage rarely come packaged together this cleanly.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,100 square feet give a growing household the breathing room that smaller homes simply can't provide. Whether that means a dedicated home office, a guest room that actually functions as one, or kids who finally get their own space, 1734 Lasalle Ave has the layout to make it work. Lafayette Dog Park and multiple nearby parks mean weekends have easy outdoor options built right into the neighborhood.
More buyer questions
How far is 1734 Lasalle Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 1734 Lasalle Ave, making it one of the closer residential options to that command in the Norfolk area.
How far is 1734 Lasalle Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about seven minutes away by car — a short and straightforward commute that avoids most of the region's heavier traffic corridors.
What is the Lafayette Res Park neighborhood like?
Lafayette Res Park is an established Norfolk neighborhood centered around Lafayette Park, offering a walkable, community-oriented feel with a mix of housing styles, nearby green space, and convenient access to daily amenities.
Is 1734 Lasalle Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.
Does 1734 Lasalle Ave have a garage?
Garage and structural details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — contact Tom or Dariya Milan at LPT Realty for specifics.
Ready to see 1734 Lasalle Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan know Lafayette Res Park well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough and get your questions answered.
