Why this home stands out
Homes built in 1911 rarely survive with their bones intact, let alone their presence. At 4610 Colonial AVE, you get over 3,100 square feet of early-twentieth-century architecture in Colonial Place, one of Norfolk's original planned residential neighborhoods. The scale here is hard to find: four bedrooms, generous room proportions, and the kind of craftsmanship that predates the era of builder-grade everything. This is a home that has a story — and room to write the next chapter.
COLONIAL PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Colonial Place is the kind of neighborhood that earns loyalty. Laid out in the early 1900s as one of Norfolk's first planned residential communities, it has a deliberate, unhurried quality — wide streets, mature tree canopy, and homes with genuine architectural variety that no subdivision built after 1980 can replicate. The circular parks at Rhode Island Circle and Delaware Circle give the area a European village feel, and neighbors actually use them. Colonial Avenue itself is a signature address within the neighborhood: broad, lined with period homes, and close enough to everything that you rarely need to get in the car. Norfolk as a city rewards residents who dig in — a working waterfront, a serious arts scene, and a military heritage that keeps the economy grounded. Families comparing Norfolk homes for sale consistently rank Colonial Place near the top for walkability and neighborhood cohesion, and it's easy to see why once you spend an afternoon here.
What's nearby
Daily errands from 4610 Colonial AVE are genuinely easy. The Ten Top Market and Westside Produce and Provisions are both within a three-minute walk, and NuLand Hot Stuff Company rounds out local grocery options at 0.4 miles. For evenings out, Bakehouse Pizza at Elation and Elation Brewing are right down the block — a craft-beer-and-pizza combination that makes Friday nights simple. Voyager Coffee and Starving Artist Cafe handle morning routines within half a mile. Rhode Island Circle park is 0.2 miles away — a quick walk for dogs or kids — and 47th Street Rain Garden adds a quieter green option nearby. Universal Combat Center and GUD Yoga are both 0.3 miles out for fitness, with Tidewater Gymnastics Academy a short half-mile away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes from 4610 Colonial AVE, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven — two of the region's most important installations within a single commute window. VA loan eligibility pairs well with a home of this scale and age; the square footage and bedroom count give military families room to spread out, and Colonial Place's stability means you're not gambling on a neighborhood in transition.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past new construction because nothing feels real, 4610 Colonial AVE is worth a serious look. Built in 1911 and sitting on one of Colonial Place's signature streets, this is a home with actual proportions — 3,100 square feet of rooms that were designed before open-plan became the only option. Buyers who care about craftsmanship, history, and a neighborhood with genuine identity tend to find Colonial Place, and then they tend to stay.
More buyer questions
How far is 4610 Colonial AVE from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 4610 Colonial AVE, making it one of the closest residential neighborhoods to the base in the area. USCG Base Portsmouth is just a minute further at roughly seven minutes.
What zip code is 4610 Colonial AVE in?
The property is in zip code 23508, which covers Colonial Place and several adjacent Norfolk neighborhoods. Buyers exploring homes for sale in 23508 will find this zip code offers some of the city's most established residential streets.
Is 4610 Colonial AVE in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone designations in Norfolk can vary block by block.
What is the Colonial Place neighborhood like?
Colonial Place is one of Norfolk's earliest planned residential communities, developed in the early 1900s with wide streets, circular park nodes, and a mix of period architectural styles. It has a strong neighborhood identity, active community involvement, and walkable access to local shops, restaurants, and green spaces.
Where can families find homes for sale zoned for Granby Elementary School or homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.?
Families researching homes for sale zoned for Granby Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. can use the school-zone search pages linked from this site's Schools tile, which maps zone boundaries across Norfolk.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Colonial Place well — reach out to ask questions, schedule a walkthrough, or talk through what a home like 4610 Colonial AVE means for your move.
