Why this home stands out
What sets 3647 Mississippi Avenue apart is its dual-base convenience — both USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard sit roughly seven minutes away, making the commute genuinely short for service members at either installation. The 1952 construction gives the home solid mid-century bones, and four bedrooms in a sub-1,400-square-foot footprint means every room earns its keep. This is a practical, well-positioned address in a city that rewards knowing your way around.
INGLESIDE and the Norfolk real estate market
Mississippi Avenue sits in the eastern interior of Norfolk, a section of the city that tends to fly under the radar compared to the waterfront neighborhoods — but that's part of the appeal. Streets here are established and tree-lined, with a residential rhythm that feels settled rather than transient. Neighbors have often been around for decades, and the blocks have a lived-in character that newer developments simply can't replicate. This is the kind of norfolk va house that puts you close to everything without dropping you into the middle of the noise. Norfolk itself is a city of genuine variety — military history, a growing arts scene, independent restaurants, and a working waterfront all coexist within a compact geography. The 23502 zip code gives you easy access to both the interstate corridors and the surface roads that connect Norfolk's neighborhoods, so whether you're heading toward the bases, the Oceanfront, or downtown, the routes are familiar and manageable.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are well covered from Mississippi Avenue. Grocery options, pharmacies, and fast-casual dining are all within a short drive along the Military Highway and Norview Avenue corridors. Northside Park and Lake Taylor area green spaces offer outdoor breathing room without a long haul. For coffee runs or a sit-down meal, the surrounding commercial strips have reliable standbys. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about seven minutes, and USCG Base Portsmouth matches that same drive time heading west. Interstate 64 access is close, which opens up the broader Hampton Roads region — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth — in under twenty minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth and seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — that kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely rare and worth paying attention to. For a military family weighing a VA loan purchase, 3647 Mississippi Avenue puts two major installations within easy reach, which matters whether you're managing a daily commute or planning for a future PCS transition.
For first-time buyers
Four bedrooms at this square footage means you're getting more rooms than you might expect at this size, which gives a first-time buyer real flexibility — a home office, a guest room, or space for a growing household. The 1952 construction is straightforward and honest, without the quirks of older Victorian-era homes, and the established neighborhood means you're buying into a stable, long-settled part of Norfolk.
More buyer questions
How far is 3647 Mississippi Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes away by car, making it one of the closer residential addresses to the shipyard in this part of Norfolk. The route is straightforward via surface roads with no highway required.
How far is 3647 Mississippi Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also roughly seven minutes from this address, heading west toward Portsmouth. The proximity to both installations from a single address is one of the more practical aspects of this location.
What is the lot and home size at 3647 Mississippi Avenue?
The home measures 1,323 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and one full bath, built in 1952 on a residential lot in the 23502 zip code of Norfolk, Virginia.
Is 3647 Mississippi Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 3647 Mississippi Avenue have an HOA?
This property is not part of a homeowners association, so there are no HOA rules or dues associated with the address.
Want to know more about 3647 Mississippi Avenue or explore similar homes in Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it — reach out and let's talk.
