Why this home stands out
Century-old homes on Delaware Ave carry a kind of architectural confidence you simply can't replicate in new construction — and 717 brings 1,650 square feet of that character to a block where Delaware Circle sits literally at your doorstep. Add a half-bath alongside two full baths, a 1923 build with a century of proven bones, and a surrounding streetscape of independent businesses within a quarter mile, and this address earns its place.
COLONIAL PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market
Delaware Avenue sits in a part of Norfolk that feels genuinely lived-in — tree-lined streets, early-twentieth-century homes with front porches and brick detailing, and a neighborhood rhythm that rewards people who like to walk places. If you're browsing norfolk va houses for sale and want a location that delivers both character and convenience, this corridor delivers. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and this one occupies a sweet spot between the urban energy of the Ghent district and the quieter residential streets further west. Delaware Circle, a small neighborhood park, is right outside — the kind of place where you know your neighbors by name. The surrounding blocks mix long-term residents with younger households drawn by the walkability and the density of independent businesses. Norfolk's broader amenities — waterfront parks, the Botanical Garden, major medical centers, and multiple military installations — are all within a short drive.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 717 Delaware Ave. Groceries are covered three ways within four-tenths of a mile: NuLand Hot Stuff Company is two blocks away, Westside Produce and Provisions and The Ten Top Market are each a short walk. For food and coffee, Starving Artist Cafe, The Bird, and Cogans Pizza North are all within two blocks — real neighborhood spots, not chains. Fitness options cluster nearby too: Tidewater Gymnastics Academy, GUD Yoga, and Universal Combat Center are all within three-tenths of a mile. Delaware Circle is at your front door, and 47th Street Rain Garden and Carolina Circle add more green space within a quarter mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven — making 717 Delaware Ave one of the more practical addresses in the area for dual-service households or anyone assigned to the Portsmouth medical complex. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home like this: solid construction, an established neighborhood, and commute times that don't eat your day.
For buyers drawn to character
If houses to buy in norfolk that were built before World War II are what you're after, 717 Delaware Ave is the kind of address worth slowing down for. A 1923 build means real plaster walls, period proportions, and a streetscape of neighbors who chose the same thing you did — authenticity over uniformity. Three bedrooms and two and a half baths give you the function; the bones give you the story.
More buyer questions
How far is 717 Delaware Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 717 Delaware Ave, making it one of the closer residential options for staff and service members assigned there.
What is the square footage and layout of 717 Delaware Ave?
The home offers 1,650 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, in a residential structure built in 1923.
Is 717 Delaware Ave in a walkable area of Norfolk?
Yes — groceries, restaurants, coffee, fitness studios, and neighborhood parks are all within four-tenths of a mile, making this one of the more walkable residential blocks in the city.
What parks are near 717 Delaware Ave?
Delaware Circle is immediately adjacent to the property, 47th Street Rain Garden is about two-tenths of a mile away, and Carolina Circle is within three-tenths of a mile.
Is 717 Delaware Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out to talk through 717 Delaware Ave and what it could look like for you.
