3521 Colmar Qtr, Norfolk, VA 23508

Why this home stands out

Square footage is the headline here — 3,600 feet across five bedrooms gives growing households real room to breathe without sacrificing location. Lafayette Shores sits in a mature, tree-lined pocket of Norfolk where the streets feel residential and calm, yet the commute to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth clocks in around seven minutes. That combination of space, price accessibility, and base proximity is genuinely hard to find in this zip code.

LAFAYETTE SHORES and the Norfolk real estate market

Lafayette Shores is one of those Norfolk neighborhoods that rewards the buyers who take the time to explore it. Streets here are lined with established trees, lots are generously sized compared to newer construction, and neighbors tend to stay for years — which gives the area a settled, community-oriented feel. The neighborhood sits in the 23508 zip code, tucked between the Lafayette River corridor and the broader Granby Street spine of north Norfolk. When you're browsing houses for sale in Norfolk, this pocket stands out because it delivers genuine square footage and mature landscaping at a scale that newer developments rarely match. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods — waterfront enclaves, historic districts, and military-adjacent communities — and Lafayette Shores occupies a comfortable middle ground: close enough to downtown and the bases to make daily life efficient, far enough from the busiest corridors to feel like a real neighborhood rather than a thoroughfare.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 3521 Colmar Quarter. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Provision Pros Inc covers specialty needs about 0.9 miles out. Golden Gate Restaurant and Cajun Seafood are both within 0.2 miles when you'd rather skip cooking. Lakewood Park is a two-minute walk for morning walks or weekend afternoons outside, and Granby Street Park adds another green option 0.8 miles away. Chesapeake Athletic Club is 0.7 miles out for gym sessions, and the tennis courts at Lafayette Park are about a mile away for a more casual workout.

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