Why this home stands out
What sets 2429 Minnesota Avenue apart is its rare combination of bedroom count and accessibility. Four bedrooms in this size range gives households real flexibility — a dedicated home office, a guest room, or space for a growing family — without the sprawl of a larger footprint. Add in walkable groceries, neighborhood dining, and quick drives to two military facilities, and the daily math works in your favor.
ALL OTHERS AREA 12 and the Norfolk real estate market
Minnesota Avenue sits in a working, established section of Norfolk — a city with deep roots, a strong military presence, and a housing stock that rewards buyers who look past the surface. This part of Norfolk is unpretentious and practical. Streets are laid out in a straightforward grid, neighbors tend to know each other, and the pace of daily life is refreshingly unhurried compared to the busier corridors closer to downtown. City of Norfolk real estate in this zip code tends to attract buyers who want genuine square footage and real proximity to employment centers without paying a premium for a trendier address. Norfolk itself spans a wide range of neighborhoods, from the waterfront energy of Ocean View to the historic character of Ghent, and this section holds its own as a solid, livable community. Norfolk is an independent city in Virginia — meaning it operates its own services, courts, and school system separate from surrounding counties — which gives residents a direct line to city governance and infrastructure.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 2429 Minnesota Avenue. A Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.4 miles away, and Piggly Wiggly is within 0.7 miles if you prefer a different stop. For a quick bite, Jesse's Place is two-tenths of a mile down the road, with Los Primos Rostizeria y Tortilleria and Waffle House both under a third of a mile. Wawa is a 0.4-mile run for coffee or a grab-and-go meal. When it's time to move your body, the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads — a full-service community recreation facility — is 0.7 miles out. Tait Terrace Dog Park is less than a mile away for four-legged members of the household, and Norfolk Parks & Urban Forestry green space rounds out the outdoor options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are both a seven-minute drive from 2429 Minnesota Avenue — a commute that meaningfully reduces daily stress during long duty cycles. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms give you the flexibility to host family during PCS transitions or set up a proper home workspace when you're working from home between deployments.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and two full baths give a growing household real room to breathe. Whether that means a dedicated playroom, a proper guest suite, or finally having a home office that isn't a corner of the living room, 2429 Minnesota Avenue delivers the space. The Tait Terrace Dog Park, the Kroc Center, and walkable dining options mean the neighborhood supports an active family life beyond the front door.
More buyer questions
How far is 2429 Minnesota Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately seven minutes by car from 2429 Minnesota Avenue, making it one of the more commute-friendly addresses in this part of Norfolk for Coast Guard personnel.
How far is 2429 Minnesota Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about seven minutes away by car — the two installations are close together, so this address works well for personnel attached to either facility.
What grocery stores are near 2429 Minnesota Avenue?
A Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.4 miles away, and Piggly Wiggly is within 0.7 miles, giving you two solid options for everyday grocery runs without leaving the immediate area.
Is 2429 Minnesota Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What is the square footage and layout of 2429 Minnesota Avenue?
The home offers 1,615 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1981 as a single-family residential property.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get honest answers about 2429 Minnesota Avenue and what ownership here could look like for you.
