285 Lucile Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

Why this home stands out

A century-old home with genuine square footage is a rare find in this part of Norfolk. At 2,326 square feet across four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, 285 Lucile Avenue gives you the kind of room that newer construction in the area rarely matches at this size. The 1920 build era typically means solid craftsmanship — thick walls, mature lot trees, and architectural details that newer builds simply don't replicate. This is a home with real bones.

RIVERVIEW and the Norfolk real estate market

285 Lucile Avenue sits in a mature, established section of Norfolk where tree-lined streets meet genuine neighborhood character. The surrounding blocks reflect the city's early-twentieth-century residential fabric — a mix of craftsman and colonial-era homes, wide sidewalks, and front porches that still get used. Lafayette Park is literally steps away, giving the immediate area a green, open feel that's unusual for an urban neighborhood this close to downtown. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most walkable and culturally rich cities, anchored by a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene, and a deep military heritage. Living here means easy access to the city's restaurant corridors, independent shops, and the kind of everyday conveniences that make urban homeownership genuinely comfortable. The neighborhood rewards people who appreciate architecture with a story and streets where neighbors actually know each other.

What's nearby

Daily life is remarkably easy from 285 Lucile Avenue. African Village Restaurant is a two-minute walk, and Lo Mo Pizzeria and MJ's Tavern are both under a third of a mile for casual evenings out. Grocery runs are covered by Watergate 5 at 0.7 miles and NuLand Hot Stuff Company just beyond that. For fitness, the tennis courts at Lafayette Park are essentially in your backyard, the YMCA on Granby is half a mile away, and Sky's The Limit Yoga Co rounds out the options at 0.7 miles. City Park and the Colonial Place Greenway are both within a short walk for weekend mornings outdoors.

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