Why this home stands out
Multi-family properties this close to two major military installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth, each about five minutes away — are genuinely hard to find in Norfolk. Add walkable access to a dense stretch of independent restaurants, coffee roasters, and fitness studios along the Granby corridor, and 2417 Hale Street occupies a position in the city that very few addresses can match.
LINDENWOOD and the Norfolk real estate market
Hale Street sits in a compact, walkable pocket of Norfolk where the Granby Street corridor does a lot of the heavy lifting. Within a few blocks you have independent coffee shops, a boxing club, a yoga studio, vegan dining, and multiple grocery options — the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes car-optional mornings genuinely possible. The surrounding blocks have the low-rise, mixed-use character that older Norfolk neighborhoods carry well: modest setbacks, mature trees, and a street-level energy that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods threaded together by water, military history, and a creative undercurrent that keeps places like the Granby corridor interesting year after year. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, the 23504 zip code offers proximity to downtown, the medical district, and the waterfront without the premium of the city's more publicized enclaves.
What's nearby
The Annex is essentially at your front door, and Ziggy's on Granby and Vegan Planet Cafe are both within a two-minute walk. Coffee is covered three ways: Blaze on Granby at 0.3 miles, Coalescence Coffee Company at 0.4, and Caffiend Coffee Co just a half-mile out. Groceries are equally close — Watergate 5 at 0.2 miles, Organic Food Depot at 0.4, and Tees at 0.5. For fitness, Mike The Fitness Junkie and Todd's Eastside Boxing Club are both 0.1 miles away, with Sky's The Limit Yoga Co a short walk further. Lafayette Dog Park, Lafayette Park, and City Park round out the green space within a half-mile.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are each about five minutes from 2417 Hale Street — a commute that matters when duty schedules are unpredictable. A VA loan can make a multi-family property like this one especially practical for military households, and the walkable Granby corridor means a second vehicle isn't always a necessity. Families comparing Norfolk homes for sale near these installations will find few addresses this well-positioned.
For first-time buyers
A multi-family property in a walkable, amenity-rich Norfolk neighborhood is a strong first ownership move — and 2417 Hale Street puts you within steps of coffee shops, restaurants, gyms, and grocers that most buyers have to drive to reach. The 1,094-square-foot footprint keeps things manageable, and the dual-base proximity to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth keeps the address broadly appealing over time.
More buyer questions
How far is 2417 Hale Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes from 2417 Hale Street under typical traffic conditions. USCG Base Portsmouth is equally close, making this one of the more commute-efficient addresses in the area for personnel at either installation.
What is the property type at 2417 Hale Street?
2417 Hale Street is classified as multi-family residential, built in 1987, with a total of 1,094 square feet. The multi-family designation makes it a distinct option among homes for sale in 23504.
Is 2417 Hale Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 2417 Hale Street is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 2417 Hale Street?
Watergate 5 is 0.2 miles away, Organic Food Depot is 0.4 miles, and Tees is 0.5 miles — all walkable from the front door.
Are there school zone options for families considering 2417 Hale Street?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Lindenwood Elementary School will find that 2417 Hale Street falls within those attendance boundaries — the Schools tile on this page has full zone details.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out to get a full picture of what 2417 Hale Street looks like for your situation.
