Why this home stands out
What sets 3820 Lenoir Circle apart is the combination of mid-century bones and a circle-street setting that keeps through-traffic minimal. At 1,776 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, there's real living space here — more than most 1940s Norfolk homes in this price band offer. The 1941 construction era typically means solid masonry, generous room proportions, and the kind of architectural detail that newer builds rarely replicate.
NORVIEW and the Norfolk real estate market
Lenoir Circle sits within Norfolk's established east-side residential fabric — a part of the city where streets curve gently, lots have depth, and neighbors tend to stay put for years. The surrounding area is a working, lived-in Norfolk neighborhood: modest in presentation, practical in layout, and genuinely convenient to the rest of the city. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast, anchored by one of the world's largest naval installations, a thriving downtown waterfront, and a cultural scene that punches well above its size. From Lenoir Circle you're connected to all of it — downtown Norfolk is roughly 15 minutes west, the Oceanfront is about 20 minutes east, and the Downtown Portsmouth waterfront is a short bridge crossing away. The 23513 zip code is one of those quietly practical Norfolk addresses: no headline glamour, but solid infrastructure, real community character, and access to everything Hampton Roads has to offer.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Lenoir Circle. Yendidi Norfolk and La Botica Hispana are both within 0.4 miles for grocery runs, and a Food Lion is just 0.6 miles out. Eat By Sims is a half-mile away when you want a sit-down meal, and a 7-Eleven is right at 0.4 miles for quick stops. For fitness, Chesapeake Athletic Club is 0.6 miles away, and Dream Shape Body Contouring is even closer at 0.4 miles. Green space is well covered too — Five Points Neighborhood Spot is 0.6 miles out, Lakewood Park is 0.7 miles, and Roland Park Playground rounds things out at about a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is nine minutes from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth matches that same commute. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity makes scheduling around duty days, early musters, and last-minute call-ins significantly less stressful. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the three-bedroom layout gives you the flexibility to set up a dedicated home office or guest room.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 3820 Lenoir Circle offers a realistic entry point into Norfolk homeownership. Three bedrooms and two full baths at 1,776 square feet means you're not compromising on space, and the circle-street location keeps the feel quieter than a main-road address. Groceries, parks, and everyday stops are all within walking distance or a very short drive — the kind of built-in convenience that makes daily life genuinely manageable.
More buyer questions
How far is 3820 Lenoir Circle from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately nine minutes from 3820 Lenoir Circle by car, making it one of the closer residential options to that base in the Norfolk area.
What is the square footage and layout of 3820 Lenoir Circle?
The home offers 1,776 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1941 as a single-family residential property.
Is 3820 Lenoir Circle in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 3820 Lenoir Circle is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 3820 Lenoir Circle?
Yendidi Norfolk and La Botica Hispana are both within 0.4 miles, and a Food Lion is 0.6 miles away — all reachable in just a few minutes by car or on foot.
Does 3820 Lenoir Circle have an HOA?
Based on available property data, 3820 Lenoir Circle does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm this during the due-diligence period.
Want to see 3820 Lenoir Circle in person or have questions about the neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.
