Why this home stands out
Century-old construction in Norfolk doesn't just mean age — it means thick plaster walls, generous room proportions, and craftsmanship that newer builds rarely replicate. At 2,665 square feet, this multi-family property on Ballentine Boulevard offers meaningful square footage across its units, all sitting on a walkable block where restaurants, groceries, and green space are measured in tenths of a mile rather than a highway drive.
BALLENTINE PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Ballentine Boulevard sits in a working, walkable section of Norfolk — a city that has been reinventing itself along its waterfront while keeping its older inland neighborhoods intact and livable. The 23509 zip code is one of those honest, no-pretense parts of Norfolk where 1920s homes line streets with mature trees, corner stores are actually on corners, and neighbors tend to know each other. You're close to the Elizabeth River, close to Portsmouth via the Downtown Tunnel, and close enough to the naval corridor that the area has long attracted people connected to the military community. Norfolk as a whole is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and this stretch of Ballentine Boulevard carries the quiet confidence of a block that has been here a long time and isn't going anywhere.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 2615 Ballentine Boulevard. T's Seafood is just 0.1 miles away — practically next door — and Crazy Wings and Barbecue-Blackstones are both within 0.4 miles for casual dinners. Grocery runs are covered by a Walmart Neighborhood Market, Provision Pros Inc, and a BP, all within half a mile. Wawa and 7-Eleven handle coffee and quick stops at 0.5 miles. For fitness, the Joan Kroc Center and The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads are both under a mile, as is Chesapeake Athletic Club. Dog owners will appreciate that Tait Terrace Dog Park and a second Dog Park are both 0.6 miles out, right alongside Norfolk Parks & Urban Forestry green space.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth is six minutes away and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is seven — which means BAH dollars stretch toward ownership rather than disappearing into someone else's equity. A VA loan can make a multi-family property like this especially strategic: live in one unit, offset your housing costs with the other, and build equity in a city you're already stationed in.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past vinyl-sided new construction wondering where the real architecture went, 2615 Ballentine Boulevard is your answer. Built in 1926, this multi-family property carries the proportions, the trim details, and the material quality of an era when buildings were made to last. At 2,665 square feet, there's room to restore, to personalize, and to own something that genuinely can't be replicated.
More buyer questions
How far is 2615 Ballentine Boulevard from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately six minutes from 2615 Ballentine Boulevard, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area. The Downtown Tunnel provides a direct and reliable route.
How far is 2615 Ballentine Boulevard from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about seven minutes away — a short commute that makes this address a practical choice for medical staff and military personnel assigned there.
What is the square footage and property type at 2615 Ballentine Boulevard?
The property is a multi-family residential building with 2,665 square feet of total space, originally constructed in 1926.
Is 2615 Ballentine Boulevard 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 23509 zip code.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a multi-family property like 2615 Ballentine Boulevard?
Yes — a VA loan can be used to purchase a multi-family property of up to four units, provided the buyer intends to occupy one of the units as a primary residence. It's worth discussing the specifics with a VA-experienced lender.
Want to walk through 2615 Ballentine Boulevard and get a real sense of the space? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set something up.
