Why this home stands out
What sets 2431 Hale Street apart is the combination of genuine 1910 architecture and an almost absurdly walkable daily routine. You're steps from The Annex, a short stroll to three coffee shops, two gyms, and multiple grocery options — all without leaving the neighborhood. Four bedrooms in a home this age and this close to two major installations is a rare find in Norfolk.
LINDENWOOD and the Norfolk real estate market
Hale Street sits in a mature, close-knit section of Norfolk where early-twentieth-century homes line tree-shaded streets and the city's energy is always within reach. The surrounding blocks have a lived-in authenticity that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate — front porches, brick sidewalks, and neighbors who actually know each other. Granby Street, one of Norfolk's most active commercial corridors, is just a short walk away, giving you access to independent restaurants, local coffee roasters, and boutique fitness studios without needing a car. Lafayette Park and City Park are both under a mile, offering open green space for weekend mornings. Norfolk itself is a city that rewards people who explore it — a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene, and a military community that gives the city its backbone. At 2431 Hale Street, you're not on the edge of all that; you're right in the middle of it.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy here. Watergate 5 is 0.2 miles away, Organic Food Depot is 0.4 miles, and Tees rounds out your grocery options at 0.5 miles. For coffee, take your pick: Blaze on Granby, Coalescence Coffee Company, and Caffiend Coffee Co are all within half a mile. The Annex is essentially at your doorstep, and Ziggy's on Granby and Vegan Planet Cafe are both 0.2 miles away. Fitness is just as convenient — Mike The Fitness Junkie and Todd's Eastside Boxing Club are 0.1 miles out, with Sky's The Limit Yoga Co at 0.3 miles. Lafayette Dog Park is 0.5 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a five-minute drive from 2431 Hale Street, and USCG Base Portsmouth is equally close. That kind of proximity makes duty-day logistics straightforward and keeps commute stress low. A VA loan can make this 1910 four-bedroom even more accessible — and with four bedrooms, there's room for the whole family to spread out.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to homes with real history, 2431 Hale Street was built in 1910 — over a century of Norfolk life has passed through these walls. The bones, the proportions, and the street presence are things you simply can't manufacture in a new build. Add a walkable block, independent local businesses, and Lafayette Park nearby, and you have a home with genuine soul.
More buyer questions
How far is 2431 Hale Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes by car from 2431 Hale Street, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area. USCG Base Portsmouth is similarly about five minutes away.
What is the square footage and layout of 2431 Hale Street?
The home offers 1,520 square feet with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, spread across a single-family residence originally built in 1910.
Is 2431 Hale Street in a walkable area of Norfolk?
Yes — the address scores well for walkability, with grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and parks all within half a mile, many reachable on foot in under ten minutes.
Are there parks near 2431 Hale Street?
Lafayette Dog Park is 0.5 miles away, Lafayette Park is 0.6 miles, and City Park in Norfolk is also about 0.6 miles — giving you multiple green-space options within easy walking or biking distance.
Does 2431 Hale Street fall in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out to get the full picture on 2431 Hale Street and what it takes to make it yours.
