Why this home stands out
Built in 1920, 519 Connecticut Avenue carries the kind of architectural bones that newer construction simply can't replicate — think original-era proportions, a distinct street presence, and a neighborhood that has quietly evolved into one of Norfolk's most walkable pockets. Four bedrooms give you genuine flexibility, whether that's a home office, a guest room, or space for a growing household. The half-bath adds everyday practicality without sacrificing the home's historic character.
COLONIAL PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
519 Connecticut Avenue sits in a mature, tree-lined stretch of Norfolk where early-twentieth-century homes line up along wide, circular green spaces — Rhode Island Circle is just 0.2 miles away, and Delaware Circle is a short four-block walk. The surrounding blocks have developed a genuine local identity: independent coffee roasters, a neighborhood brewery, and specialty food shops have all taken root here, giving the area a walkable, village-like energy that's increasingly rare inside city limits. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most culturally layered cities — home to a deep naval history, a growing arts scene, and a waterfront that anchors daily life for residents across every part of town. From Connecticut Avenue you're close to the urban core without feeling swallowed by it, and the mix of long-term neighbors and newer arrivals keeps the street life varied and interesting.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 519 Connecticut Avenue. The Ten Top Market and Westside Produce and Provisions are both 0.3 miles out, and NuLand Hot Stuff Company adds another specialty grocery option at 0.4 miles. When you want to sit down, Bakehouse Pizza at Elation and Elation Brewing are right around the corner, with Starving Artist Cafe and Voyager Coffee rounding out the morning routine. Active locals will appreciate Universal Combat Center and GUD Yoga, both within 0.3 miles, plus Tidewater Gymnastics Academy a half-mile away. Rhode Island Circle and the 47th Street Rain Garden offer green space almost at your doorstep.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a six-minute drive from 519 Connecticut Avenue, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just seven minutes out — making this address a practical fit for service members at either installation. Four bedrooms handle deployment cycles and changing family needs with room to spare, and Norfolk's VA loan activity in this zip code is well-established, so the financing path is familiar territory.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a home with a real story behind it, 519 Connecticut Avenue — built in 1920 — delivers the proportions, the streetscape, and the neighborhood texture that define genuine historic character. The surrounding blocks are full of similarly aged homes, circular green parks, and independent businesses that reinforce the feeling that this corner of Norfolk has been lived-in and loved for a very long time.
More buyer questions
How far is 519 Connecticut Avenue from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 519 Connecticut Avenue, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
What is the square footage and layout of 519 Connecticut Avenue?
The home offers 1,584 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and one and a half baths, in a single-family residential configuration built in 1920.
Is 519 Connecticut Avenue in a walkable area of Norfolk?
Yes — several grocery options, a neighborhood brewery, coffee shops, yoga and fitness studios, and two small parks are all within 0.5 miles, making this one of the more walkable residential addresses in this part of Norfolk.
Does 519 Connecticut Avenue have an HOA?
Based on available property data, there is no HOA associated with 519 Connecticut Avenue.
What flood zone is 519 Connecticut Avenue in?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get their honest take on 519 Connecticut Avenue and what it means for your next move.
