3004 Illinois Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513

Why this home stands out

Multi-family properties this close to two military installations are genuinely rare in the 23513 zip code. At 1,600 square feet, 3004 Illinois Avenue offers the kind of flexible footprint that works for extended households or owner-occupants who want a second unit under the same roof. The 1984 build era means solid construction without the maintenance quirks of truly vintage stock, and the surrounding Tait Terrace corridor keeps daily errands walkable.

FAIRMOUNT PARK EAST and the Norfolk real estate market

Illinois Avenue sits in a compact, working-class Norfolk neighborhood where longtime residents and military families have put down roots side by side for decades. The streets here are flat and grid-like — easy to navigate, easy to walk — and the surrounding blocks have a lived-in steadiness that newer suburban developments rarely replicate. Norfolk itself is one of the most strategically positioned cities on the East Coast: home to the world's largest naval station, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and a transit network that connects the peninsula to Virginia Beach and Chesapeake without a highway slog. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often discover that this city punches above its weight on convenience — two interstates, light rail, and tunnel access all within reach. The 23513 zip code anchors the southeastern edge of the city, close enough to Portsmouth to feel genuinely bi-city in its daily rhythms.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from 3004 Illinois Avenue. T's Seafood is just 0.1 miles away — practically next door for a quick dinner. Crazy Wings and Barbecue-Blackstones are both under half a mile for casual meals. Grocery runs are covered by a Walmart Neighborhood Market, BP, and Provision Pros Inc, all within 0.5 miles. Wawa and 7-Eleven handle coffee and quick stops on the way out. For fitness, the Joan Kroc Center and The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads are both under a mile, with Chesapeake Athletic Club just beyond. Norfolk Parks & Urban Forestry, Dog Park, and Tait Terrace Dog Park are all within 0.6 miles — a genuine bonus for pet owners.

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