Why this home stands out
What sets 2728 Jason Ave apart is raw accessibility. Two military installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth — sit six minutes away, making commutes genuinely short for service members. Lafayette Dog Park is a three-minute walk, a handful of local restaurants are within half a mile, and the 23509 zip code puts you inside Norfolk proper without the premium price tags of waterfront corridors. For buyers who want function first, this block delivers.
GOWRIE PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Jason Ave sits in the eastern interior of Norfolk, a city of roughly 240,000 that anchors the Hampton Roads metro and hosts the world's largest naval station. The 23509 zip code occupies a working, unpretentious slice of the city — residential streets lined with modest single-family homes, corner stores within walking distance, and parks scattered throughout. Norfolk itself rewards people who dig in: a revitalized downtown along Granby Street, the NEON arts district, Nauticus, and a waterfront that stretches from the Elizabeth River to the Chesapeake Bay are all within a short drive. The city's street grid here is easy to navigate, and the mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals gives the area a grounded, neighborhood feel. Buyers browsing Norfolk homes for sale will find that the 23509 corridor offers honest value in a city with genuine character.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Jason Ave. Dollar General is 0.2 miles away, Watergate 5 is 0.4 miles, and Tees is just 0.5 miles — three grocery and convenience options within a short walk. For food, Our Peoples Soulful Seafood is 0.3 miles away, Quick Eats by Nikki and The Annex are both 0.5 miles. Coffee runs lead to Blaze on Granby or Coalescence Coffee Company, each about 0.9 miles out. Fitness options are plentiful: Todd's Eastside Boxing Club (0.4 mi), Mike The Fitness Junkie (0.5 mi), and Latitude Climbing and Fitness (0.6 mi). Lafayette Dog Park is 0.3 miles, Shoop Park 0.5 miles, and a second dog park 0.6 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are each six minutes from the front door — one of the shorter commutes you'll find among homes for sale in Norfolk. A VA loan can make the math work cleanly for eligible buyers, and the neighborhood's no-frills accessibility means less time in traffic and more time at home. For a dual-military household, that kind of location is hard to replicate.
For first-time buyers
At 1,140 square feet with three bedrooms, 2728 Jason Ave is sized right for a first purchase — enough room to grow into without the upkeep of a sprawling property. Grocery stores, parks, and restaurants are all within half a mile, so you're not dependent on a car for daily life. Buyers comparing homes for sale in 23509 will find this address offers genuine neighborhood infrastructure at a manageable scale.
More buyer questions
How far is 2728 Jason Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 2728 Jason Ave, making it one of the closer residential options for staff and service members assigned there. USCG Base Portsmouth is also about six minutes away.
Is 2728 Jason Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for 2728 Jason Ave is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping for the 23509 zip code.
What schools serve 2728 Jason Ave?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Lindenwood Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. will find that 2728 Jason Ave falls within those attendance zones — the Schools tile on this page has full details and boundary information.
Does 2728 Jason Ave have a garage?
Garage and parking details for 2728 Jason Ave are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — contact Tom or Dariya Milan for specifics.
Where are the nearest parks to 2728 Jason Ave?
Lafayette Dog Park is 0.3 miles away, Shoop Park is 0.5 miles, and a second dog park is 0.6 miles — all easily walkable from the front door.
Curious whether 2728 Jason Ave fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and they'll give you the straight story.
