5244 Silvey Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502

Why this home stands out

What sets 5244 Silvey Drive apart is the combination of a generously sized 0.2-acre lot and a four-bedroom layout in a price range that's hard to find in this part of Norfolk. The 1953 construction gives the home solid bones and that unmistakable mid-century feel, while the lot gives you real outdoor space — room for a garden, a patio setup, or just a proper backyard. Two major installations within nine minutes makes this address genuinely practical for military households.

RIVER OAKS and the Norfolk real estate market

River Oaks is a well-established residential neighborhood on Norfolk's east side, made up largely of mid-century single-family homes on tree-lined streets with real lot depth. The area has a settled, lived-in quality — neighbors tend to stay, and the streets feel like an actual community rather than a pass-through corridor. People who ask what county is the city of Norfolk VA in often discover that Norfolk is an independent city, meaning it operates outside any county jurisdiction entirely — which has practical implications for taxes, services, and governance that set it apart from surrounding localities like Virginia Beach or Chesapeake. Daily life in River Oaks is straightforward: errands are close, commutes to the bases are short, and the neighborhood sits far enough from the busiest corridors to feel genuinely residential. Norfolk as a whole brings the energy — waterfront dining, cultural venues, and a port city identity — while River Oaks gives you the calm to come home to.

What's nearby

Everyday errands from 5244 Silvey Drive are refreshingly quick. Tiendita Latinos Unidos, Piggly Wiggly, and Target Grocery are all within 0.6 miles, so a last-minute grocery run is never a production. Maymar is just 0.2 miles away for a sit-down meal, and Skrimp Shack and Famous Uncle Al's Hotdogs are both within half a mile when you want something more casual. For your morning routine, Starbucks Coffee Company is 0.6 miles out and The Blackdog Cafe is 0.7 miles. Active households will appreciate 1STRING Sports Training at 0.3 miles and the North FoxHall FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park at 0.4 miles. North Foxhall Playground and Princess Anne Park round out the outdoor options nearby.

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