2708 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23509

Why this home stands out

What sets 2708 Ballentine Blvd apart is its combination of genuine early-twentieth-century architecture and a location that quietly punches above its weight. The 1920 construction means real plaster walls, period proportions, and the kind of craftsmanship that newer builds simply don't replicate. Pair that with walkable dining, a dog park less than a mile away, and a sub-ten-minute commute to two major military installations, and the address earns its place among Norfolk homes for sale worth a serious look.

BALLENTINE PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Ballentine Boulevard runs through a working, lived-in corner of Norfolk — a city that has spent the last decade investing heavily in its older neighborhoods without erasing what made them worth preserving. The 23509 zip code sits in the heart of that story. Streets here are lined with early-twentieth-century homes on established lots, and neighbors tend to stick around long enough to actually know each other. Norfolk itself is the anchor of Hampton Roads: home to the world's largest naval station, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and a genuine arts and food scene that keeps growing. For families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, this part of the city offers the rare combination of urban convenience and neighborhood-scale calm — close to the Elizabeth River, close to the interstate, and close enough to Portsmouth that the bridge tunnel feels optional on most days.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 2708 Ballentine Blvd. T's Seafood is just 0.1 miles away — practically a neighbor — and Crazy Wings and Barbecue-Blackstones are both within 0.4 miles for when you want something different. Groceries are handled by a Walmart Neighborhood Market, Provision Pros Inc, and a BP, all within half a mile. Coffee runs mean Wawa or 7-Eleven at 0.5 miles, or Forkin' to Fitness LLC at 0.6 miles if you want something with a wellness angle. The Joan Kroc Center and Chesapeake Athletic Club give you gym options nearby, and Tait Terrace Dog Park — along with a second Dog Park and Norfolk Parks & Urban Forestry access — is just 0.6 miles out.

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