Why this home stands out
Few addresses in Hampton Roads can match the sheer proximity to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth that 255 College Cross #77 offers — we're talking a one-minute commute. For medical personnel, active-duty families, or anyone who values cutting out the daily drive entirely, that single fact changes the calculus on everything else. Add 1,568 square feet of living space across two bedrooms and a half-bath for guests, and you have a layout that actually works for real life.
FREEMASON HARBOUR and the Norfolk real estate market
College Cross sits in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that punches well above its weight for culture, waterfront access, and military infrastructure. Norfolk is home to the world's largest naval station and a dense network of federal installations, which gives the broader area an energy that's equal parts civic pride and operational tempo. The College Cross community itself has a quieter, established feel — the kind of place where neighbors recognize each other and the streets aren't choked with through-traffic. At 255 College Cross #77, you're tucked into that calm while still being minutes from the commercial corridors and transit options that make daily errands genuinely painless. The 1986 construction era means the bones here are solid, with floor plans that favor functional square footage over trendy open-concept extremes. Norfolk's ongoing downtown investment and waterfront development continue to lift the surrounding neighborhoods, and College Cross benefits from that rising tide without sitting directly in the middle of the noise.
What's nearby
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly two minutes away, which matters whether you're stationed there or simply appreciate having essential services clustered nearby. Daily errands are well-covered — grocery options, pharmacies, and quick-service dining are all within a short drive along the corridors connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth. The Elizabeth River waterfront is accessible within minutes, offering walking paths and views that make a lunch break feel like a small escape. Downtown Norfolk's restaurant scene, Nauticus, and the MacArthur Center shopping district are reachable in under fifteen minutes, giving you a genuine urban amenity set without the downtown price tag.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
When your duty station is Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, a one-minute commute isn't a perk — it's a lifestyle shift. Families at 255 College Cross #77 spend less time in traffic and more time at home. The VA loan program makes ownership here accessible for eligible service members, and two bedrooms plus a half-bath gives a small family real room to breathe without overextending.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, 255 College Cross #77 offers a manageable footprint — 1,568 square feet, two bedrooms, and a layout built for real life rather than showroom photos. The 1986 vintage means established construction quality, and the location near major employment centers in both Norfolk and Portsmouth keeps your commute options wide open from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 255 College Cross #77 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute from 255 College Cross #77 by car, making it one of the closest residential addresses to that installation in the region. For medical staff or active-duty personnel assigned there, the commute is essentially negligible.
How far is 255 College Cross #77 from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly two minutes away by car, placing it well within the range that most service members consider an ideal duty-station commute.
What is the square footage and layout of 255 College Cross #77?
The property offers 1,568 square feet of living space configured across two bedrooms and one full bath plus a half-bath, built in 1986 with a residential property classification.
Is 255 College Cross #77 in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 255 College Cross #77?
VA loan eligibility depends on the buyer's service history and the property meeting VA appraisal requirements — both of which are very common outcomes for residential properties in this part of Norfolk. Eligible buyers should confirm property type details with a VA-approved lender.
Want to know more about 255 College Cross #77 or explore comparable properties near Naval Medical Center Portsmouth? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it.
