Why this home stands out
What sets #406 apart is the rare combination of genuine urban walkability and generous square footage. At 1,525 square feet, this is a full-sized home in a downtown high-rise package — not a compact city pied-à-terre. Two complete bathrooms, a 2006 build quality, and a location where daily errands, dining, and fitness all happen on foot make this address genuinely hard to replicate in Hampton Roads.
DOWNTOWN AREA and the Norfolk real estate market
388 Boush Street sits inside Norfolk's downtown core, a neighborhood that has steadily grown into one of the most walkable and energetic urban districts on the Virginia coast. You're surrounded by the kind of street-level activity — cafés, delis, green pocket parks, and locally owned restaurants — that most Hampton Roads addresses can only approximate. The Granby Street corridor is just around the corner, and the waterfront at Town Point Park is a short stroll away. Downtown Norfolk is also home to the Chrysler Museum of Art, the historic Freemason District, and the MacArthur Memorial, giving the area a cultural depth that goes well beyond a typical city center. Norfolk as a whole is a city of distinct, walkable neighborhoods, and the downtown zip code 23510 places you at its geographic and civic heart — close to federal courthouses, major medical facilities, and the Elizabeth River waterfront. For buyers who want a real urban lifestyle without sacrificing living space, this block delivers.
What's nearby
Daily life at 388 Boush is genuinely convenient. Macarthur General Store and Mercato Di Grazia are both 0.1 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli is just 0.2 miles out when you want something more curated. Dinner options are right downstairs — The Vhault, Chichos, and Bonchon Norfolk are all essentially at street level. Morning coffee is covered by The Campus Café, aLatte Cafe, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, all within a few steps. Gym Downtown and Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios are 0.1 miles away, and Furry Friends Yoga rounds out the fitness options. Reading Garden and Granby Street Public Parklet offer quick outdoor breaks without leaving the block.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth are each roughly two minutes away by car — an unusually short commute that leaves real time back in your day. A VA loan can make financing a downtown condo like this straightforward, and the two full bathrooms and 1,525 square feet give a military household room to spread out comfortably between deployments and duty rotations.
For first-time buyers
If you've been weighing the trade-offs of downtown living, #406 answers the biggest concern upfront: you don't have to sacrifice space. At 1,525 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, this condo lives like a house. Add the 2006 construction quality and a location where you can walk to coffee, the gym, and dinner, and you have a genuinely strong first home in the heart of Norfolk.
More buyer questions
How far is 388 Boush Street #406 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately two minutes away by car, making this one of the closest downtown Norfolk addresses to that base. The quick cross-river commute via the Downtown Tunnel is a consistent draw for medical staff and military personnel assigned there.
What is the walk score like for 388 Boush Street #406?
The address sits in one of Norfolk's most walkable blocks, with groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and pocket parks all within 0.2 miles. Most daily errands can be handled entirely on foot.
Is 388 Boush Street part of an HOA?
Yes, as a condominium building, 388 Boush Street is governed by a homeowners association. HOA documents and the current fee schedule are available through the listing and should be reviewed carefully before closing.
What flood zone is 388 Boush Street #406 in?
Downtown Norfolk does include areas with varying flood zone designations; the specific flood zone for this address and unit is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers should review that information and discuss flood insurance requirements with their lender.
How large is unit 406 at 388 Boush Street compared to other downtown Norfolk condos?
At 1,525 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, #406 is notably spacious by downtown condo standards in Norfolk, where many comparable units in the same price tier run significantly smaller.
Want to walk the building, check the views from the fourth floor, or dig into the HOA details? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this block well — reach out and let's set something up.
