Why this home stands out
Built in 2011, this home brings a newer-construction feel to an established Norfolk neighborhood — think tighter construction standards, modern floor-plan flow, and fewer surprise maintenance headaches than older stock nearby. At 1,861 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, there's genuine room to spread out without the upkeep burden of a sprawling property. Two major military installations sit within ten minutes, which is a genuinely rare double-base convenience.
BRANDON PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Herbert Street sits in a working, unpretentious corner of Norfolk — the kind of block where neighbors wave from front porches and daily errands are genuinely walkable. The surrounding streets carry the character of mid-century Norfolk with pockets of newer infill construction like this one woven in. If you've been browsing norfolk va houses for sale and wondering where everyday convenience meets reasonable commute times, this part of the city delivers. Norfolk itself is a dynamic, water-defined city — home to the world's largest naval station, a revitalized downtown waterfront, and a cultural scene anchored by the Chrysler Museum of Art and NEON arts district. The Wards Corner corridor is just a short drive north, and Interstate 64 access keeps the broader Hampton Roads region within easy reach. This is a city with real bones — maritime history, diverse food, and a population that skews young and active. Life on Herbert Street puts you squarely in the middle of it.
What's nearby
Food options are stacked close to home. Bay Bay's Cajun Seafood, China Town, and Paradise Pizzeria are all within two-tenths of a mile — a walkable dinner rotation that covers serious ground. Morning coffee runs are easy too, with a McDonald's at 0.3 miles and both Royal Farms and Dunkin' within 0.6 miles. Quick grocery stops are handled by BP and Quick Stop under half a mile away, with Dollar General rounding things out at 0.6 miles. Five Points Neighborhood Spot, a local park just 0.3 miles out, gives you a nearby outdoor anchor for morning walks or an afternoon reset.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and ten to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — that double-base proximity is hard to find in one address. A VA loan can make a home like this especially accessible, and the 1,861-square-foot layout gives a military family real room to settle in between deployments, PCS moves, and everything in between.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring houses to buy in Norfolk for the first time, 3646 Herbert Street checks a lot of foundational boxes: newer construction from 2011, a practical 3-bed/2.5-bath layout, and a location where daily life doesn't require a car for every errand. It's a solid starting point without the renovation unknowns that come with older Norfolk homes.
More buyer questions
How far is 3646 Herbert Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story runs about 9 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in Norfolk.
How far is 3646 Herbert Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 10 minutes away by car, a commute that holds up well even during peak morning traffic heading toward the Midtown Tunnel corridor.
What is the square footage and layout of 3646 Herbert Street?
The home offers 1,861 square feet of living space configured across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 2011 with a residential single-family footprint.
Is 3646 Herbert Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 3646 Herbert Street?
Five Points Neighborhood Spot is just 0.3 miles away, offering a convenient local green space for walks, fresh air, or a low-key afternoon outside without getting in the car.
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 3646 Herbert Street.
