Why this home stands out
What sets 424 Massachusetts Ave apart is its rare combination of immediate walkability and military-base proximity. Granby Street Park and the Granby Street Bridge Fishing Pier are literally a tenth of a mile away, giving you waterfront green space on demand. Meanwhile, two major installations — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth — are each under ten minutes by car, a commute that most Hampton Roads households can only dream about.
COLONIAL PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
424 Massachusetts Ave sits in a mature, established pocket of Norfolk where mid-century homes line tree-shaded streets and the surrounding blocks carry a genuine neighborhood feel rather than a subdivided sameness. The area borders Granby Street, one of Norfolk's more active commercial corridors, so you get the energy of local shops and eateries without living on top of them. Norfolk itself is the anchor city of Hampton Roads — home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts district, and a waterfront downtown that keeps growing. This corner of the city leans residential and walkable, with a mix of longtime owners and younger households drawn by the access and the character. Rhode Island Circle, a half-mile away, adds another green gathering point to the mix. Whether you're commuting to one of the region's bases or working downtown, the location puts you close to the action while keeping the street itself quiet.
What's nearby
Step outside and you're already close to a lot. LeGrand Kitchen, Mi Hogar Mexican Restaurant, and Pittie Dog Grill are all within three-tenths of a mile — walkable dinner options on a weeknight. Voyager Coffee is under a mile away when you want something better than a drive-through. For groceries, The Ten Top Market, Westside Produce and Provisions, and NuLand Hot Stuff Company are all within 0.9 miles. Granby Street Park and the Granby Street Bridge Fishing Pier are just 0.1 miles away — perfect for a quick walk or an afternoon of fishing. If staying active is a priority, Tennis courts at Lafayette Park, Universal Combat Center, and GUD Yoga are all within a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes from your front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven. For military families, that kind of commute changes the whole calculus — more time at home, less time in Hampton Roads traffic. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the 1,395 square feet gives a growing family real room to breathe.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 424 Massachusetts Ave offers a lot of the fundamentals in one place: a manageable 1,395 square feet, a 1965 build with solid bones, walkable restaurants and green space, and a Norfolk location that keeps you connected to the broader region. It's the kind of address where you can settle in, get comfortable, and build from there.
More buyer questions
How far is 424 Massachusetts Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 424 Massachusetts Ave. USCG Base Portsmouth is just one minute farther at roughly seven minutes.
What is the square footage and layout of 424 Massachusetts Ave?
The home offers 1,395 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1.1 bathrooms, built in 1965 on a residential lot in Norfolk, Virginia.
Is 424 Massachusetts Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.
Where can you walk to from 424 Massachusetts Ave?
Granby Street Park and the Granby Street Bridge Fishing Pier are just 0.1 miles away, and restaurants like LeGrand Kitchen and Mi Hogar Mexican Restaurant are within 0.3 miles — making this one of the more walkable addresses in the area.
Does 424 Massachusetts Ave have an HOA?
There is no HOA associated with 424 Massachusetts Ave, so you won't have monthly association fees or community rule overlays to navigate.
Want to see 424 Massachusetts Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a visit.
