Why this home stands out
Built in 1948, this single-family home carries the bones that mid-century construction is known for — thick walls, generous room proportions, and a layout that actually makes sense for daily living. At 1,809 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, there's enough space to spread out without the upkeep of something sprawling. Chesapeake Boulevard is a true connector road, putting you on a straight shot toward downtown Norfolk, the waterfront, and both nearby bases without a single highway merge.
ESTABROOK and the Norfolk real estate market
Chesapeake Boulevard runs like a spine through this part of Norfolk, linking residential blocks to commercial stretches in a way that keeps daily errands genuinely walkable or a very short drive. The surrounding area is a working neighborhood in the best sense — established, unpretentious, and well-connected. Longtime homeowners share streets with newer arrivals drawn by the city's improving amenities and the proximity to major employers. Norfolk itself is a city worth understanding: a deep-water port, a thriving arts district along Granby Street, Nauticus and the USS Wisconsin on the waterfront, and a culinary scene that punches well above its size. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often discover that this zip code delivers commute times and price points that neighborhoods closer to the beach simply can't match. The 23513 zip code sits east of downtown, close enough to everything but removed from the congestion that comes with it.
What's nearby
Grocery runs are quick — a Walmart Supercenter sits within a couple of miles, and several Food Lion locations serve the broader area. Coffee options include national chains along Virginia Beach Boulevard. For green space, Lafayette River Preserve and Northside Park are both reachable in under ten minutes. Norfolk Premium Outlets and MacArthur Center cover retail needs in opposite directions. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is roughly fifteen minutes away for medical care. Chesapeake Boulevard itself lines up with a mix of local diners, auto services, and convenience stops that handle most everyday needs without a long detour.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the same to USCG Base Portsmouth — 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard is one of those addresses that makes duty-station math easy. A VA loan fits naturally here, and the three-bedroom floor plan handles the kind of household that needs a dedicated workspace or a guest room without squeezing anyone. Chesapeake Boulevard keeps both bases on a direct, predictable route, which matters on early-morning report times.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23513, this address checks the boxes that matter most at the start: a detached single-family home, three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,809 square feet of mid-century construction that has had more than seven decades to prove its durability. The lot gives you outdoor space, the neighborhood is established, and Chesapeake Boulevard puts groceries, pharmacies, and restaurants within a few minutes in either direction.
More buyer questions
How far is 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
The drive runs about 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading west through the Chesapeake Boulevard corridor and across the river. It's one of the more direct base commutes available from this part of Norfolk.
What school zone does 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Norview High School and homes for sale zoned for Sherwood Forest Elementary will want to confirm current Norfolk Public Schools boundaries directly with the district, as zone lines can shift — but this address has historically fallen within those attendance areas.
Is 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as this part of Norfolk contains a mix of flood designations.
What is the lot like at 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard?
The property is a standard residential lot along Chesapeake Boulevard, with the street presence and yard space typical of 1948-era Norfolk construction. Specific lot dimensions are listed in the property details section above.
Does 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard have a garage?
Garage and parking details are included in the full property specs on this page — mid-century homes in this corridor were built with a range of configurations, so the listing data is the most reliable source for that information.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 3525 Chesapeake Boulevard.
