Why this home stands out
What sets 213 Regent Road apart is the rare combination of genuine mid-century character and an almost unbeatable dual-base location. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is seven minutes away and Naval Station Norfolk is eight — a pairing that's hard to find at this scale anywhere in Hampton Roads. Add a half-bath beyond the two full baths, a neighborhood loaded with independent restaurants, and greenspace literally at the end of the block, and the address earns its own category.
BELVEDERE and the Norfolk real estate market
Regent Road sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Norfolk just north of the Lafayette River. The streets here are lined with brick and frame homes from the 1940s and 1950s, giving the area a grounded, lived-in feel that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Neighbors walk to the water, bike to coffee, and know each other's names — it's that kind of block. The surrounding area blends working-class authenticity with a growing independent food and fitness scene along nearby Granby Street. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast, anchored by the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts district, and a deep maritime identity. City services, transit connections, and everyday conveniences are all close. Whether you're planting roots for the long term or need a home base that works hard during a military tour, this corner of Norfolk delivers real neighborhood texture without asking you to compromise on access.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 213 Regent Road. Granby Street Park and the Granby Street Bridge Fishing Pier are both 0.1 miles away — a one-minute walk to open air and water. Rhode Island Circle adds another green option half a mile out. For food, LeGrand Kitchen, Mi Hogar Mexican Restaurant, and Pittie Dog Grill are all within 0.3 miles. Groceries are covered by The Ten Top Market, Westside Produce and Provisions, and NuLand Hot Stuff Company, each under a mile away. Voyager Coffee is 0.8 miles out when you need a proper cup. Tennis courts at Lafayette Park, Universal Combat Center, and GUD Yoga round out the fitness options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For military families, 213 Regent Road is one of the more strategically located addresses in Norfolk. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is seven minutes out and Naval Station Norfolk is eight — meaning both spouses can potentially commute to different installations without a long drive. A VA loan can make this 1942 four-bedroom a real option, and the neighborhood's stability means it holds its value across multiple PCS cycles.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to homes with a real story, 213 Regent Road was built in 1942 and still carries the proportions and craftsmanship of that era — solid walls, defined rooms, and a streetscape that hasn't been homogenized. The neighborhood feels like a discovery: independent restaurants steps away, a fishing pier at the end of the block, and a community that's been here long enough to have genuine roots.
More buyer questions
How far is 213 Regent Road from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately eight minutes away by car from 213 Regent Road, making it one of the more convenient addresses in the city for sailors and civilians who work on base.
How far is 213 Regent Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about seven minutes from 213 Regent Road — a short drive that makes this home particularly practical for medical corps personnel and their families.
What is the neighborhood like around 213 Regent Road?
The surrounding streets are made up of mid-century single-family homes with a mix of longtime residents and newer owners, walkable access to the Lafayette River corridor, and a growing cluster of independent restaurants and small businesses along nearby Granby Street.
Is 213 Regent Road in a flood zone?
Given its proximity to the Lafayette River waterfront corridor, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
Does 213 Regent Road have an HOA?
Based on available property data, 213 Regent Road does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, which means no mandatory HOA dues or community restrictions beyond standard Norfolk city ordinances.
Want to see 213 Regent Road in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and they'll set it up.
