Why this home stands out
Built in 1979 and offering a residential footprint that's rare for this corner of downtown Norfolk, 300 Botetourt Street gives you real square footage — 2,030 of it — in a walkable urban setting most properties in this zip code simply can't match. Two full baths plus a half bath, two bedrooms, and a layout that feels like a proper home rather than a compact city unit make this address stand out on its own block.
FREEMASON HARBOUR and the Norfolk real estate market
Botetourt Street sits in the older, established core of downtown Norfolk, where the city's history and its present-day energy exist side by side. The streetscape here is a mix of brick architecture, mature trees, and a genuine neighborhood feel that surprises people who expect downtown to feel purely commercial. You're steps from the Elizabeth River waterfront, close to the arts district, and surrounded by the kind of walkable urban fabric that Norfolk has been investing in for years. Norfolk itself is the cultural and economic anchor of Hampton Roads — home to world-class museums, a thriving restaurant scene, live music venues, and one of the busiest port corridors on the East Coast. The 23510 zip code places you at the center of all of it, with easy access to the Downtown Tunnel, Interstate 264, and the broader Hampton Roads highway network that connects you to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth in minutes.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 300 Botetourt Street. Smith Creek Park is just a tenth of a mile away, and The Pier at Brooke Avenue and Ben White Dog Park are both within two blocks — great if you have a dog or just want a quick outdoor reset. Cure Coffeehouse is a three-minute walk for your morning coffee, and Sirens Subs and The Restaurant at Four Eleven York are equally close for lunch or dinner. Mercato Di Grazia and MacArthur General Store cover grocery runs at half a mile out, with Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli not far behind. The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and Riverview Aquatics Center are both under half a mile for fitness options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is literally one minute from 300 Botetourt Street — about as close as a home can get to a major military medical facility without being on base. For active-duty medical personnel or families who want the shortest possible commute, this address is a genuine rarity. USCG Base Portsmouth is two minutes out as well. A VA loan can make the financing side straightforward, and the location does the rest.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home and want to skip the suburban commute in favor of a walkable urban lifestyle, 300 Botetourt Street is worth a serious look. You get 2,030 square feet — more room than most first-time buyers expect to find downtown — along with parks, coffee shops, and restaurants all within a few blocks. The downtown Norfolk location means you're close to employment centers, the waterfront, and easy highway access from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 300 Botetourt Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately one minute from 300 Botetourt Street by car, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the facility in the entire Hampton Roads region.
What is the property type at 300 Botetourt Street?
300 Botetourt Street is a residential property — a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home with 2,030 square feet, built in 1979 in the heart of downtown Norfolk.
Is 300 Botetourt Street in a flood zone?
Downtown Norfolk does have areas with varying flood zone designations given its proximity to the Elizabeth River and tidal waterways — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific designation assigned to this address.
Where can you walk to from 300 Botetourt Street?
Smith Creek Park, Ben White Dog Park, Cure Coffeehouse, Sirens Subs, and The Pier at Brooke Avenue are all within about two to three blocks, making this one of the more walkable residential addresses in Norfolk's downtown core.
Does 300 Botetourt Street have an HOA?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current listing documentation or directly with the seller — check the details panel on this page for the most accurate information.
Curious whether 300 Botetourt Street fits your life? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.
