Why this home stands out
At 2,569 square feet, 517 Butterworth Street offers more room than most mid-century homes in this zip code — four bedrooms and two full baths spread across a layout that was built to last. The 1953 construction means real plaster walls, hardwood-era craftsmanship, and a lot size that gives you actual outdoor space rather than a postage-stamp yard. Few addresses this close to Naval Station Norfolk can match that combination of square footage, lot depth, and neighborhood maturity.
WEXFORD TERRACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Wexford Terrace is one of those Norfolk neighborhoods that locals quietly love and newcomers quickly discover. Streets are lined with mature trees, lots run a respectable size, and the overall feel is settled and residential without being sleepy. It sits in the northern corridor of Norfolk — a city that keeps showing up on lists of homes for sale norfolk va searches precisely because it offers genuine urban amenities without the price tags of larger metros. Wexford Terrace itself has held its character well since the postwar building era, and the neighbors tend to stick around, which says something. You're close to the water, close to two major military installations, and close to a walkable stretch of local businesses that covers most daily errands. Norfolk as a whole gives you access to a major port city's cultural life — waterfront dining, museums, live music, and a thriving arts scene — while Wexford Terrace keeps things calm at the residential level. It's a genuinely good place to put down roots.
What's nearby
North Shore Road Playground is just 0.1 miles away — an easy walk for families with young kids. Titustown Park is 0.6 miles out for more open green space. When it's time to eat, Wan Shung Chinese Restaurant, Homemade Pierogi, and Little Caesars Pizza are all within 0.6 miles. Coffee is covered by Millers at 0.4 miles, with Clean Eatz at 0.7 miles and Starbucks Coffee Company at 0.8 miles rounding out your options. Groceries are a quick trip to Harris Teeter, also at 0.8 miles. Most of what you need day-to-day is reachable without getting on a highway.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Station Norfolk is a five-minute drive from 517 Butterworth Street, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is six minutes out — making this one of the tightest base-to-front-door commutes in the city. VA loan eligibility can stretch your purchasing power here, and BAH rates for the Norfolk area align well with this part of the market. Four bedrooms means room for a family, a home office, or a dedicated guest room during PCS season.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current place, 2,569 square feet across four bedrooms gives everyone real room to breathe. The 0.18-acre lot is large enough for a backyard that actually functions — think cookouts, a garden, or space for kids and dogs to run. North Shore Road Playground is a one-minute walk, Titustown Park is just down the road, and the neighborhood's established, tree-lined streets make for the kind of environment families tend to stay in for years when browsing houses for sale in norfolk va.
More buyer questions
How far is 517 Butterworth Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately a 5-minute drive from 517 Butterworth Street, making it one of the most convenient locations in the city for active-duty personnel. MARFORCOM Norfolk is about 6 minutes away as well.
What neighborhood is 517 Butterworth Street in?
517 Butterworth Street is located in Wexford Terrace, a well-established residential neighborhood in the northern section of Norfolk, Virginia. The area is known for its mature trees, mid-century homes, and proximity to both military bases and everyday amenities.
How big is the lot at 517 Butterworth Street?
The lot measures 0.18 acres, which is a generous size for this part of Norfolk and provides meaningful outdoor space front and back.
Is 517 Butterworth Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 517 Butterworth Street is available through the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
What grocery stores and restaurants are near 517 Butterworth Street?
Harris Teeter is 0.8 miles away for groceries, and within 0.6 miles you'll find Wan Shung Chinese Restaurant, Homemade Pierogi, and Little Caesars Pizza. Millers coffee shop is just 0.4 miles from the front door.
Want to know more about 517 Butterworth Street or Wexford Terrace? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are your local guides — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.
