Why this home stands out
Homes built in 1918 carry a character that newer construction simply can't replicate — original-era bones, mature street trees, and a neighborhood grid that was designed for walking long before the phrase 'walkable' became a selling point. Virginia Place sits at the intersection of historic Norfolk charm and genuine everyday convenience, with restaurants, a yoga studio, a YMCA, and a park all within a quarter mile of the front door.
VIRGINIA PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Virginia Place is one of Norfolk's quieter residential pockets — a tree-lined, early-20th-century neighborhood tucked between the bustle of Granby Street and the calm of Lafayette Park. The housing stock here dates largely to the 1910s and 1920s, giving the blocks a cohesive, unhurried character that feels rare inside a major city. Norfolk is an independent city in Virginia — meaning it belongs to no surrounding county. For anyone researching norfolk va in what county, the answer is that Norfolk operates as its own jurisdiction, separate from Norfolk County (which became the City of Chesapeake decades ago). That independence shapes everything from local governance to tax structure. Within that self-governing city, Virginia Place residents enjoy a central location: downtown Norfolk is a short drive east, the medical corridor along Colley Avenue is close, and two military installations sit just across the water to the south. Daily life here moves at a comfortable pace without sacrificing access to anything the broader Hampton Roads region offers.
What's nearby
Step outside 428 W 34th St and Meditation Park is essentially at your doorstep. Carolina Circle and the Colonial Place Greenway are both within a third of a mile for longer walks or weekend morning runs. Cutta's Kitchen and The Cage Kids Cafe are a single block away, and House of Consciousness/Jikoni Cafe — which doubles as a coffee spot and a full restaurant — is just two blocks out. Coaches Sports Grill on 35th St is right around the corner for game nights. Handsome Biscuit, a neighborhood favorite, is under a half mile. For fitness, Torch Yoga Norfolk and the YMCA on Granby are both 0.4 miles away, with tennis courts at Lafayette Park at the same distance. Food Lion, Dollar General, and Edible Arrangements cover everyday grocery needs at 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly five minutes from 428 W 34th St, and USCG Base Portsmouth adds a second installation just six minutes away. For military households weighing BAH and commute time together, this address lands in a genuinely efficient spot. VA loan eligibility makes the financing side straightforward, and the neighborhood's stability — built up over a century — tends to hold its appeal across multiple duty-station cycles.
For first-time buyers
A 1918 home in a walkable Norfolk neighborhood at 1,400 square feet is a real entry point into homeownership with actual character attached. Virginia Place gives first-time buyers a street with history, neighbors who've been around, and daily errands — coffee, groceries, a park — that don't require a car. The 2.5-bath layout and three bedrooms also leave room to grow without feeling squeezed from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 428 W 34th St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes by car from 428 W 34th St, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation on the Norfolk side of the water.
What county is 428 W 34th St in?
It's in none — Norfolk is an independent city in Virginia, meaning it operates outside any county jurisdiction. The City of Norfolk handles its own governance, courts, and services independently.
Is 428 W 34th St in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date classification.
What is the Virginia Place neighborhood like?
Virginia Place is a historic early-20th-century residential neighborhood in Norfolk with tree-lined streets, walkable access to parks and local restaurants, and a stable, established community feel built up over more than a hundred years.
How walkable is the area around 428 W 34th St?
Very walkable — Meditation Park is steps away, multiple restaurants and a coffee shop are within two blocks, and a grocery store, yoga studio, and YMCA are all under half a mile from the front door.
Want to know more about 428 W 34th St or Virginia Place? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
