Why this home stands out
Homes built in the 1930s rarely come with 2,707 square feet, and 5215 Argall Ave is the exception that proves the rule. The footprint gives you room to spread out — four bedrooms, two full baths, and the kind of proportions that newer construction at this price tier rarely delivers. The 1938 vintage means solid construction, real plaster walls, and architectural character that simply can't be replicated today.
LARCHMONT and the Norfolk real estate market
Argall Avenue sits in a quiet residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable mid-size metros on the East Coast. The surrounding streets carry the unhurried feel of an established neighborhood: mature trees, sidewalks, and neighbors who've been around long enough to wave hello. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct, walkable neighborhoods, and this corner of it benefits from easy access to both the urban core and the waterfront corridors that make Hampton Roads so appealing. If you've been searching through homes for sale in norfolk va 23503, you already know that this zip code and its neighbors reward buyers who value proximity — to bases, to downtown, to the water — without the premium of the most high-profile addresses. The city's arts scene, independent restaurants, and Chrysler Museum anchor a cultural life that punches well above the city's size. Norfolk is also a practical city: commutes are short, groceries are close, and the interstate network fans out in every direction.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Argall Ave. Ghent — Norfolk's most walkable neighborhood — is just a few minutes west, putting coffee shops, wine bars, and independent restaurants within a short drive or bike ride. Whole Foods and a cluster of national grocery options are reachable in under ten minutes. The Lafayette River and nearby parks give you green space without a long detour. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a six-minute drive, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is eight minutes out — making this address genuinely practical for anyone attached to either installation. Downtown Norfolk's waterfront, MacArthur Center, and Scope Arena are all within a fifteen-minute drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and eight minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — 5215 Argall Ave is the kind of address that makes PCS season a little less stressful. Four bedrooms means room for the whole family, and the VA loan-friendly ownership profile of this area means you're in good company. Real estate norfolk va buyers in uniform have long favored this part of the city for exactly these reasons.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been burned by builder-grade everything, 1938 construction is a breath of fresh air. Thick walls, real wood floors, and room proportions that feel intentional — not squeezed. At 2,707 square feet, this isn't a cottage-sized 'charming' home; it's a full-size house with genuine architectural personality. Four bedrooms gives you flexibility, and the bones give you a foundation worth investing in.
More buyer questions
How far is 5215 Argall Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 5215 Argall Ave, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
What is the square footage of 5215 Argall Ave?
The home measures 2,707 square feet of living space, spread across four bedrooms and two full bathrooms — an unusually generous footprint for a home of its era and neighborhood.
How old is the home at 5215 Argall Ave?
5215 Argall Ave was built in 1938, giving it over 85 years of history and the kind of solid, pre-war construction that distinguishes it from newer builds in the area.
Is 5215 Argall Ave 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 information.
Where is 5215 Argall Ave relative to downtown Norfolk?
Downtown Norfolk is roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car from Argall Ave, putting the waterfront, MacArthur Center, and the city's main dining and entertainment corridor well within everyday reach.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get the full picture on 5215 Argall Ave — and what it takes to make it yours.
