Why this home stands out
Homes built in 1918 carry a kind of bones you simply can't replicate — thick walls, generous room proportions, and architectural details that newer construction skips entirely. At 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, 2104 Hampton Boulevard sits in one of Norfolk's most walkable corridors, where a world-class grocery, independent coffee shops, and neighborhood parks are all within a quarter mile. The military commute story here is genuinely rare: two major installations within five minutes.
WEST GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Hampton Boulevard is one of Norfolk's great connective arteries, threading through a stretch of the city where early-twentieth-century residential blocks meet a lively, walkable commercial strip. The area draws from the character of Ghent — Norfolk's most storied urban neighborhood — while sitting just north of the ODU campus zone, giving it an energetic, mixed-use feel that's hard to find elsewhere in Hampton Roads. Tree-lined side streets, brick sidewalks, and a genuine mix of longtime residents and newcomers define the day-to-day atmosphere here. Norfolk itself is a city of neighborhoods, waterways, and military heritage, and the 23517 zip code sits near the geographic heart of it all. Whether you're comparing Norfolk homes for sale across the city or zeroing in on this specific corridor, the walkability score and proximity to both downtown Norfolk and the Portsmouth waterfront make this address a standout in the market.
What's nearby
Daily life at 2104 Hampton Boulevard is genuinely easy on foot. The Fresh Market is two-tenths of a mile away for your weekly grocery run, and Vang Go Bistro, Yummy Wok, and The Taphouse Grill are all within a block for nights when cooking isn't the plan. Town Center Cold Pressed in Ghent and Catnip Cat Cafe are your closest coffee spots at 0.2 miles each. For fitness, Meyer Fitness Personal Training Studio, Flourish, and PureCore Pilates are all within a quarter mile. Yellow Fever Park and Jeff Robertson Park offer quick green-space escapes, and the Weyanoke Bird & Wildflower Sanctuary is just 0.4 miles away for something quieter.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away by car, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — making 2104 Hampton Boulevard one of the tightest commute addresses in Hampton Roads for personnel assigned to either installation. VA loan eligibility pairs well with a home of this size and vintage, and the walkable neighborhood means a second car is genuinely optional for daily errands.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching homes for sale in Norfolk specifically because you want a home with real history, 2104 Hampton Boulevard was built in 1918 — more than a century of standing. The proportions, the craftsmanship, and the street presence of a home from that era are simply different from anything built in the last fifty years. This is the kind of address that rewards buyers who know what they're looking for.
More buyer questions
How far is 2104 Hampton Blvd from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car from 2104 Hampton Boulevard, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the region. USCG Base Portsmouth is just one minute further at roughly five minutes.
What zip code is 2104 Hampton Blvd in?
The property falls within the 23517 zip code in Norfolk, Virginia — one of the city's most walkable and historically rich zip codes, and a popular search area for buyers comparing homes for sale in 23517.
Is 2104 Hampton Blvd in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What school zone does 2104 Hampton Blvd fall in?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find the Schools tile on this page pulls the current Norfolk Public Schools zoning for this address.
How old is the home at 2104 Hampton Blvd?
The home was built in 1918, making it over 100 years old. Homes of this era in Norfolk's urban core are known for their substantial construction, generous room sizes, and architectural character that newer builds rarely match.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out to get a straight answer on what 2104 Hampton Boulevard means for your situation.
