Why this home stands out
What sets 2220 Hanson Ave apart is its rare combination of walkable daily convenience and near-instant base access. Turner's Market is two-tenths of a mile away, Huntersville Park and Goff Street Park are just around the corner, and two major military installations are a five-minute drive. For a mid-century home in Norfolk, that trifecta of location, space, and lifestyle infrastructure is genuinely hard to beat.
BARRAUD PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Hanson Ave sits in the 23504 zip code on Norfolk's Eastside — a working-class, deeply rooted part of the city where neighbors tend to know each other and the streets have a lived-in character that newer developments simply can't replicate. The surrounding blocks are a mix of single-family homes built across several decades, giving the area an organic, unplanned feel that a lot of buyers find refreshing. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a vibrant arts district, miles of waterfront, and a food scene that punches well above its size. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often discover that the Eastside offers more square footage and more neighborhood texture per dollar than many other parts of the city. The 23504 corridor connects easily to downtown Norfolk, Interstate 264, and the Downtown Tunnel, making it a practical base for anyone commuting across Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from Hanson Ave. Turner's Market is 0.2 miles away, Tees is 0.4 miles, and Shop N Go #4 is just 0.6 miles — so you're never far from a quick grocery run. For a meal out, Mama Beans LLC and Quick Eats by Nikki are both within two-tenths of a mile, and Bay Seafood is a short 0.4-mile trip. Morning coffee is covered at PJ's Coffee (0.6 mi) or Tropical Smoothie Cafe (0.9 mi). Fitness options are strong too — Latitude Climbing and Fitness, Todd's Eastside Boxing Club, and Mike The Fitness Junkie are all under a mile. Huntersville Park and Goff Street Park are both 0.2 miles away, with Crispus Attucks Park another option at 0.5 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Five minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — that's the kind of commute that changes your quality of life. Whether you're using a VA loan or conventional financing, 2220 Hanson Ave puts you close enough to both installations that a mid-tour schedule change barely registers. Walkable groceries and parks mean the rest of daily life runs just as smoothly.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23504 as a first purchase, 2220 Hanson Ave checks a lot of the right boxes: a manageable 1,500 square feet, two full baths, three bedrooms, and a location where you can walk to the grocery store and a park on the same trip. The 1963 construction means the bones are solid, and the Eastside neighborhood gives you real community rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision.
More buyer questions
How far is 2220 Hanson Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in the Norfolk area.
How far is 2220 Hanson Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about five minutes away by car — a meaningful perk for medical staff and military families who need quick access to that installation.
What parks are near 2220 Hanson Ave?
Huntersville Park and Goff Street Park are both 0.2 miles away, and Crispus Attucks Park is 0.5 miles — three walkable green spaces within half a mile of the front door.
Is 2220 Hanson Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23504 zip code.
What schools serve 2220 Hanson Ave?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Booker T. Washington High School and homes for sale zoned for Jacox Elementary will want to verify current Norfolk Public Schools zoning directly, as attendance boundaries can change — the Schools tile on this page reflects the most up-to-date assignments.
Ready to take a closer look at 2220 Hanson Ave? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.
