Why this home stands out
Space is the headline here. At 1,867 square feet, this is a genuinely roomy condo — the kind where three bedrooms don't feel like a compromise. The 2003 construction means you get the bones of a purpose-built residential building rather than a converted warehouse, and the Duke Street address drops you right into the walkable core of downtown Norfolk, where restaurants, the waterfront, and transit connections are all on foot.
RIVER PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Duke Street sits inside the downtown Norfolk grid, a neighborhood that has steadily grown into one of the most walkable and connected addresses in all of Hampton Roads. If you've been searching for a house for sale in norfolk va and kept landing on suburban options that require a car for everything, this address flips that script entirely. Norfolk is a city of distinct districts — Ghent to the west, Ocean View to the north, the medical corridor to the south — and downtown threads them all together. The Elizabeth River waterfront is close, the Tide light rail line runs nearby, and the density of the neighborhood means coffee shops, pharmacies, and dinner spots are genuine walking-distance options rather than marketing language. Living on Duke Street means you're in the civic and cultural center of the region, with easy access to the performing arts, the waterfront boardwalk, and the kind of daily errands that don't require a highway.
What's nearby
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly a one-minute drive — an almost unbeatable proximity for anyone whose daily life revolves around that campus. USCG Base Portsmouth is just two minutes away. Beyond the bases, downtown Norfolk's walkable grid puts you near the Waterside District on the Elizabeth River, MacArthur Center, and the Chrysler Museum of Art. Grocery options, pharmacies, and casual dining are all reachable without getting on a highway. The Tide light rail connects you northward toward the medical school corridor and beyond, making car-free errands genuinely practical on most days.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For anyone assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth or USCG Base Portsmouth, 239 Duke Street #305 is about as close as a home address gets — one to two minutes by car. Three bedrooms give a family real breathing room, and the downtown Norfolk location means a relocating spouse has immediate access to employment centers, transit, and amenities without depending on a second vehicle.
For first-time buyers
Buying your first home in Norfolk and wanting space without the yard work? This 1,867-square-foot condo gives you three bedrooms and two full baths — more room than most first purchases — inside a well-established 2003 building in the walkable heart of the city. Exploring a VA loan could make this kind of downtown address more accessible than you might expect for eligible buyers.
More buyer questions
How far is 239 Duke Street #305 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute by car from 239 Duke Street, making this one of the closest residential addresses in Norfolk to that campus. The route is straightforward via the Downtown Tunnel.
What is the square footage of unit 305 at 239 Duke Street?
Unit 305 offers 1,867 square feet of interior living space, which is notably large for a downtown Norfolk condo and comfortably accommodates three bedrooms and two full baths.
Is 239 Duke Street #305 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 specific parcel.
What year was the building at 239 Duke Street built?
The building was constructed in 2003, meaning it was purpose-built as a residential condominium rather than converted from an older structure, with systems and layouts designed for modern living from the start.
Are there HOA fees at 239 Duke Street #305?
This property is part of a condominium association; HOA fee amounts are listed in the current property data tile above and can vary — your agent can pull the full HOA disclosure documents for review.
Want to see how 239 Duke Street #305 fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
