Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a 2,400-square-foot footprint is a genuinely rare find in this price tier of Norfolk — most homes this size top out at four. The 1953 construction means solid bones: thick walls, generous room proportions, and a floor plan that gives everyone their own corner. Add in sub-two-minute access to two major installations and you have a combination that's hard to replicate anywhere else in Hampton Roads.
BERKLEY and the Norfolk real estate market
304 Walker Avenue sits in the Berkley section of Norfolk, one of the city's oldest and most historically rooted communities. Berkley developed as a working waterfront district in the late 19th century and still carries that no-nonsense, close-knit character today. Streets are lined with mid-century homes on modest lots, neighbors tend to know each other by name, and the pace of daily life is refreshingly grounded. If you're searching for sale norfolk va and want a neighborhood with genuine identity rather than a manufactured one, Berkley is worth your full attention. Norfolk itself gives you everything a major coastal city offers — a thriving downtown, world-class naval history, and easy access to the rest of Hampton Roads via the interstate and tunnel corridors. Berkley sits on the southern bank of the Elizabeth River, which means you're never far from the water, and the neighborhood's proximity to both the shipyard and the Coast Guard base has long made it a practical choice for service members and civilian workers alike.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost effortless from Walker Avenue. E. Palmer Supermarket and Thee Soulfood Kitchen, Berkley Center, and Shop 'N' Go are all within a tenth of a mile, so a quick grocery run rarely requires getting in the car. When you want to eat out, Americas Greatest Wings Gyro & Pizza, Berkeley Soul Food on East Berkeley, and Ital is Vital Café are all a short walk away. For your morning coffee, Neptune's Fury Café & Roastery is under a mile out and worth the short drive. Berkley Park and Craig Street Playground are both about three blocks away, and South Main Street Playground is just slightly farther — great options when the kids need to burn off energy.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly one minute from the driveway, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about two minutes in the other direction. For active-duty families, that kind of commute is almost unheard of. A VA loan can make the math work on a five-bedroom home that actually fits a growing family — and this one puts you as close to two installations as you'll find anywhere in the region.
Room to grow
If your current home has run out of room, five bedrooms and 2,400 square feet give you genuine breathing space. There's room for a dedicated home office, a guest room that actually functions as one, and kids who don't have to share. Berkley's walkable streets, three nearby playgrounds, and tight-knit community feel make this the kind of place where families put down roots and stay.
More buyer questions
How far is 304 Walker Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately two minutes by car from 304 Walker Avenue, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the yard in the entire city.
How far is 304 Walker Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about one minute from the property — essentially at the end of the street — which is as close as residential living gets to that installation.
What is the Berkley neighborhood like in Norfolk?
Berkley is one of Norfolk's oldest communities, known for its mid-century housing stock, working-class roots, and strong neighborhood identity. It sits along the southern bank of the Elizabeth River and has been home to generations of military and civilian families.
Is 304 Walker Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
Are there parks near 304 Walker Avenue?
Yes — Berkley Park and Craig Street Playground are both about 0.3 miles away, and South Main Street Playground is roughly 0.4 miles from the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk inside and out. Reach out today and they'll walk you through everything 304 Walker Avenue has to offer.
