2436 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23509

Why this home stands out

Built in 1916, 2436 Ballentine Blvd carries the kind of architectural bones that newer construction simply cannot replicate — deep footprints, generous room proportions, and the quiet confidence of a home that has anchored its block for more than a century. Four bedrooms and two full baths across 2,322 square feet give you room to spread out, while the address puts two major military installations within a single-digit drive. That pairing is harder to find than it looks among Norfolk homes for sale.

BALLENTINE PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Ballentine Boulevard runs through one of Norfolk's established residential corridors, where early-twentieth-century homes line streets shaded by mature trees and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The 23509 zip code sits in the heart of Norfolk — close enough to downtown to feel connected, far enough from the waterfront tourist strip to stay genuinely residential. Norfolk itself is a city built around water, military heritage, and a creative downtown scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum of Art and a walkable Granby Street. The broader Chesapeake Bay region wraps the city on multiple sides, and the network of bridges and tunnels means you can reach Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or Portsmouth in under twenty minutes on most days. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk consistently note that this part of the city offers older-home character at a scale that younger suburbs rarely match.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from Ballentine Boulevard. Walmart Neighborhood Market and Provision Pros Inc are both within half a mile, and a BP station fills in for quick stops at 0.4 miles. When you want to eat, T's Seafood is just a tenth of a mile away — practically next door — while Crazy Wings and Barbecue-Blackstones are under half a mile for casual dinners. Morning routines are covered by Wawa and 7-Eleven at 0.5 miles, with Forkin' to Fitness LLC rounding out the options at 0.6 miles. Fitness is equally close: the Joan Kroc Center, The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads, and Chesapeake Athletic Club are all under a mile. Tait Terrace Dog Park and the Norfolk Parks & Urban Forestry green space sit at 0.6 miles — a quick walk for dogs and kids alike.

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