Why this home stands out
Five thousand square feet built in 1939 means you're getting bones that modern construction rarely matches — thick walls, generous room proportions, and a floor plan that actually breathes. With five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms spread across that footprint, 510 Oak Grove Road handles large households, remote work, guests, and hobbies without anyone feeling crowded. That combination of era craftsmanship and sheer size is uncommon in this part of Norfolk.
TALBOT PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Oak Grove Road sits in a quiet, established pocket of north Norfolk — the kind of street where mature trees line the sidewalks and neighbors tend to stay for years. The surrounding area has a settled, residential feel without being isolated; you're close to the water, close to the interstate, and close to the heart of Norfolk without any of those things feeling like they're on top of you. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most layered cities — home to a deep-water port, a thriving arts district downtown, miles of waterfront, and a military presence that shapes the local economy and community in meaningful ways. The city's walkable neighborhoods, independent restaurants, and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay give everyday life here a texture that's hard to replicate elsewhere in the region. For a home of this size and vintage, being planted in Norfolk rather than a newer suburb means access to real infrastructure, real character, and real convenience.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Oak Grove Road. Millers coffee shop is just 0.4 miles away — a solid morning ritual anchor. Within half a mile you'll find Little Caesars Pizza, Homemade Pierogi, and Wan Shung Chinese Restaurant, so weeknight dinner options are genuinely varied without a long drive. Titustown Park and North Shore Road Playground are both within 0.5 miles, making outdoor time with kids straightforward. Riverpoint Playground rounds out the green space options at under a mile. Everything you'd reach for on a regular Tuesday is close.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and six minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk makes 510 Oak Grove Road one of the more strategically located homes in the area for active-duty households. Five bedrooms absorb PCS moves, visiting family, and the general organized chaos of military life without breaking a sweat. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the commute math is hard to argue with.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you playing Tetris with bedrooms and sharing bathrooms on a schedule, 510 Oak Grove Road is the answer. Over 5,000 square feet across five bedrooms and four and a half baths means everyone gets space — dedicated homework rooms, guest suites, a home office — without compromise. The 1939 construction gives the whole place a solidity that newer builds at this size rarely deliver.
More buyer questions
How far is 510 Oak Grove Road from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer large-footprint homes to the base in Norfolk. MARFORCOM Norfolk is also about six minutes away.
What is the square footage and layout of 510 Oak Grove Road?
The home offers 5,092 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, built in 1939 on a residential lot in north Norfolk.
Is 510 Oak Grove Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate designation.
What parks are near 510 Oak Grove Road?
Titustown Park and North Shore Road Playground are both within half a mile, and Riverpoint Playground is under a mile away — solid options for outdoor time without a long drive.
Does 510 Oak Grove Road have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm current status during due diligence.
Want to see how 5,000 square feet feels in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.
