220 Wellman St, Norfolk, VA 23502

Why this home stands out

Built in 1942, this 1,100-square-foot, three-bedroom home carries the solid construction and tight floor plan that mid-century Norfolk neighborhoods are known for. The half-bath addition gives you a practical edge over comparable vintage properties, and the location — bracketed by two major military installations and a walkable commercial strip — is genuinely hard to replicate at this size and era in the 23502 zip code.

GLENROCK and the Norfolk real estate market

Wellman Street sits inside a working-class Norfolk neighborhood that has quietly held its character for decades. The surrounding blocks are a mix of similar postwar homes on modest lots, with mature trees lining the sidewalks and neighbors who tend to stay a while. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval base, a thriving arts district in Ghent, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and a port that has driven commerce here since the colonial era. The 23502 zip code occupies the city's interior, giving residents reasonable drives in every direction without the congestion of the waterfront corridors. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here because the commute math works out well — you're close to the bases, close to the interstate, and close to the everyday retail you actually use.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily errands are essentially solved. Trinidad Latin Store and Royal Bazaar Indian Asian Market are both within two blocks, and M P International Grocery is a half-mile away — between them you have a genuinely diverse grocery corridor. Norfolk Garden is right at the corner, Golden Wok is a short walk for a quick dinner, and Arby's is there when nothing else sounds right. Tim Hortons, Dunkin', and Cool Flames Cafe are all within a quarter mile, so morning coffee is never a debate. Poplar Hall Park at 0.5 miles gives you green space and walking paths, while Planet Fitness, Hampton Roads Sports Academy, and Crunch Fitness — Norfolk are all within a mile for workout options.

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