Why this home stands out
New construction in an established Norfolk neighborhood is genuinely rare, and 3119 Bapaume Ave is exactly that — a 2024-built, four-bedroom, three-bath home with 2,000 square feet of modern layout in a zip code where most of the housing stock dates back decades. You get the character of a real city neighborhood with none of the deferred-maintenance guesswork that comes with older homes.
FAIRMOUNT PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Bapaume Avenue sits in the 23509 zip code, a mid-city Norfolk corridor that connects the Lafayette River area to the broader Park Place and Fairmount Park neighborhoods. The streets here are lined with mature trees and a mix of brick bungalows and postwar ranches — which makes a 2024 build stand out in the best possible way. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast, home to the world's largest naval base, a thriving arts district in the NEON neighborhood, and a waterfront downtown that keeps growing. Daily life in this part of the city is low-friction: you're close to major arterials without being on them, and the grid layout means getting anywhere — downtown, the medical district, or the interstate — rarely takes more than fifteen minutes. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk will find that 23509 offers genuine urban walkability alongside quiet residential blocks, a combination that's harder to find than it sounds.
What's nearby
Groceries are covered right away — Food Lion is 0.4 miles out, and Provision Pros Inc is at the same distance if you prefer a smaller shop. For a quick bite, K & D Soul Food and Tony's Deli and Diner are both within 0.2 miles, and Chen's Kitchen Chinese Restaurant rounds out the options at 0.4 miles. Chesapeake Athletic Club is 0.4 miles away for your workout routine. When you need some outdoor time, Shoop Park is 0.6 miles out, Lafayette Dog Park is 0.8 miles, and Lakewood Park is also 0.8 miles — a solid trio for weekend walks, dog runs, and open-air afternoons. Forkin' to Fitness LLC at 0.6 miles adds another health-focused option to the mix.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven — making 3119 Bapaume Ave one of the more strategically located addresses for dual-base households in the region. A VA loan pairs naturally with a new-construction home like this one: no negotiating around inspection surprises, and modern systems that meet current building codes from day one. The four-bedroom layout gives you room to grow through multiple duty-station cycles.
For first-time buyers
Buying your first home and walking into a 2024 build means you're starting the clock on a brand-new structure — no aging roof to budget for, no outdated electrical to worry about, no previous owner's renovation decisions to undo. At 2,000 square feet with four bedrooms and three full baths, 3119 Bapaume Ave gives you more space than most first purchases, in a part of Norfolk where homes for sale in 23509 tend to offer strong long-term value. It's a confident first step.
More buyer questions
How far is 3119 Bapaume Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car — a straight shot that makes this address one of the closer residential options to the base in the Norfolk area.
Is 3119 Bapaume Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the parcel.
What year was 3119 Bapaume Ave built?
The home was built in 2024, making it new construction — a genuine rarity among Norfolk homes for sale in this zip code, where most of the surrounding housing stock is significantly older.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 3119 Bapaume Ave have?
The home has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms across 2,000 square feet of living space.
Where can families find homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. and homes for sale zoned for Lindenwood Elementary School in this area?
Both zone searches are active on vahome.com — use the school-zone filter pages linked from this address to browse every current listing in those attendance boundaries.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 3119 Bapaume Ave or to ask anything about the neighborhood, the commute, or the buying process.
