Why this home stands out
Properties built in 1918 carry a structural character that newer construction simply can't replicate — thick walls, old-growth framing, and architectural details that give a building real presence. At 2,250 square feet, 244 Ethel Avenue offers meaningful square footage for a multi-family footprint, and its location in Norfolk puts it within a short drive of two major federal installations, making it a rare combination of historic fabric and practical positioning.
RIVERVIEW and the Norfolk real estate market
244 Ethel Avenue sits in Norfolk, Virginia — a city of genuine grit and diversity that anchors the western edge of Hampton Roads. Norfolk is home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts district, and a waterfront that has been steadily reinvested over the past two decades. The surrounding streets in this part of the city reflect Norfolk's layered history: early-twentieth-century housing stock, mature tree canopy, and neighborhoods that have housed generations of working families, military personnel, and longtime locals alike. The 23504 zip code places you in the inner city fabric, close to major corridors that connect you quickly to downtown Norfolk, the medical district, and the interstate network. Whether you're drawn by the architecture, the proximity to federal employment, or the opportunity to plant roots in a city with real bones, Norfolk rewards people who look past the surface.
What's nearby
Daily life at 244 Ethel Avenue is logistically straightforward. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a six-minute drive, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just a minute further — making the commute for anyone working at either installation genuinely easy. The broader Norfolk street grid connects you to grocery options, pharmacies, and dining along major corridors without requiring highway time. Downtown Norfolk's Granby Street restaurants, MacArthur Center, and the Chrysler Museum of Art are all reachable in under fifteen minutes. For outdoor time, the Elizabeth River Trail system and various city parks are accessible from this central location.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and seven to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute math matters when duty schedules are unpredictable. A VA loan can make ownership at a property like 244 Ethel Avenue more accessible than many service members expect, and the multi-family structure gives you flexibility that a single-family home simply doesn't offer.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're the kind of buyer who reads a building's age as a feature rather than a warning, 244 Ethel Avenue was built in 1918 — over a century of standing. The multi-family configuration in a structure this old means you're looking at craftsmanship and scale that modern construction rarely matches. There's a lot of history embedded in these walls, and that's exactly the point.
More buyer questions
How far is 244 Ethel Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes from 244 Ethel Avenue by car, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the broader Norfolk area.
How far is 244 Ethel Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about seven minutes away by car — just one minute further than Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, so personnel at either installation share a similarly short commute from this address.
What year was 244 Ethel Avenue built?
The property was built in 1918, making it over a century old and part of Norfolk's earliest residential building stock.
Is 244 Ethel Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for 244 Ethel Avenue is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification specific to this parcel.
What type of property is 244 Ethel Avenue?
244 Ethel Avenue is classified as multi-family residential, a property type that provides structural flexibility within a single building footprint across its 2,250 square feet.
Want to know more about 244 Ethel Avenue or the surrounding Norfolk market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything this address has to offer.
