Why this home stands out
What sets 3640 Trant Ave apart is the combination of generous square footage — over 2,000 square feet — in a mid-century home that gives you real room to spread out, paired with an almost unbeatable position between two major military installations. Ingleside Park sits just 0.1 miles away, and a handful of quick-stop eateries and grocers are all within a mile. That's a rare mix of space, access, and everyday ease.
TIPPERTON PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Trant Ave sits in a residential pocket of east-central Norfolk — a city that consistently draws attention from buyers searching for homes for sale in Norfolk Virginia thanks to its deep military roots, waterfront character, and surprisingly affordable price points relative to the broader Hampton Roads market. The surrounding streets have the low-key, established feel of a neighborhood that's been home to working families for generations. Lots are modest in size, sidewalks connect you to nearby green space, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. Norfolk itself wraps around this area with all the infrastructure of a major coastal city — medical centers, dining corridors, waterfront parks, and easy access to the interstate system that ties Hampton Roads together. Whether you're commuting to a base, heading downtown, or just grabbing coffee on the way to work, the location puts you in motion quickly.
What's nearby
Ingleside Park is a 0.1-mile walk from the front door — a genuine backyard extension for morning runs or afternoon downtime. Broad Creek Park and Chesterfield Heights Park are both under a mile away for more outdoor variety. Fat Boy Grill And Deli is just 0.3 miles out when you want a quick, no-fuss meal. Groceries are covered by Military Produce Group LLC at 0.4 miles, with Royal Farms and a Wawa both within a mile for those late-night or early-morning runs. The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads — a full-service community recreation facility — is under a mile away and offers gym access, pools, and fitness classes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each about seven minutes from 3640 Trant Ave, making this address one of the more strategically located options in the area for active-duty households. BAH rates in this zip code typically align well with homes of this size, and VA loan eligibility makes the path to ownership more straightforward than many buyers expect. Four bedrooms gives the whole family room to breathe through any tour cycle.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and more than 2,000 square feet give a growing family genuine breathing room — space for a home office, a guest room, or a dedicated play area without anyone feeling squeezed. Ingleside Park is steps away for kids who need to burn energy, and the established neighborhood character means you're buying into a community with roots, not a brand-new development still finding its identity.
More buyer questions
How far is 3640 Trant Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately seven minutes from 3640 Trant Ave by car, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
How far is 3640 Trant Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about seven minutes away, so households with a service member assigned there will find the commute straightforward on most days.
What parks are near 3640 Trant Ave?
Ingleside Park is just 0.1 miles away — essentially walkable from the front door — and both Broad Creek Park and Chesterfield Heights Park are under a mile from the address.
Is 3640 Trant Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What is the square footage and layout of 3640 Trant Ave?
The home offers 2,024 square feet of living space across 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built in 1946 — a footprint that's notably spacious for the neighborhood and era.
Want to walk through 3640 Trant Ave or talk through what this neighborhood looks like day to day? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.