2525 Minnesota Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513

Why this home stands out

Four bedrooms in just over 1,200 square feet means every room earns its keep — this is a home that works hard for you. The 23513 corridor sits at a practical crossroads: you're close to Portsmouth's military campuses without paying waterfront premiums, and everyday errands are genuinely walkable. For buyers comparing Norfolk homes for sale by commute and convenience, this address checks both boxes.

COLEMAN PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Minnesota Avenue runs through a working-class Norfolk neighborhood where longtime residents and newer arrivals share the same sidewalks. The blocks here are modest and unpretentious — the kind of street where neighbors know each other's names and front porches see real use. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast, shaped by centuries of maritime commerce and a military presence that still defines daily life. The city's waterfront, downtown arts district, and Ghent dining scene are all within a reasonable drive, giving residents access to a much larger urban fabric than the immediate zip code suggests. Homes for sale in Norfolk span a wide range of styles and price points, and 23513 represents one of the more accessible entry points into city ownership.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 2525 Minnesota Avenue. Piggly Wiggly and Tiendita Latinos Unidos are both within half a mile, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.6 miles out — three grocery options before you've barely left the block. Hardee's and Greater Grinders Submarines are 0.3 miles away for quick meals, and a Wawa at 0.5 miles covers coffee and fuel stops. When you want to move your body, North Foxhall Playground and the North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park are under a mile, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads — a full recreation and wellness campus — is about a mile away.

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