Why this home stands out
Built in 1930, this 944-square-foot condo carries the kind of architectural bones — solid construction, defined rooms, and period proportions — that newer builds rarely replicate. The address puts you within a short walk of independent restaurants, fitness studios, green space, and a full-service grocery, while two military installations sit less than five minutes away by car. That combination of historic charm and practical location is genuinely rare among Norfolk homes for sale.
GHENT and the Norfolk real estate market
Washington Park sits at the edge of Ghent, one of Norfolk's most beloved urban neighborhoods, known for tree-lined streets, early-twentieth-century architecture, and a walkable mix of local businesses that have served the community for decades. The zip code 23517 covers a stretch of the city where historic residential blocks meet an active commercial corridor — coffee shops, fitness studios, and casual dining are all within a short walk of your front door. Norfolk itself is a city of roughly 240,000 people anchored by one of the largest naval complexes in the world, yet neighborhoods like this one feel distinctly local and human-scaled. Residents here tend to value proximity — to culture, to green space, to good food — and this address delivers on all three. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in this zip code precisely because of how much daily life can happen on foot.
What's nearby
Daily life at 742 Washington Park #A3 is genuinely easy. The Fresh Market is 0.2 miles away for grocery runs, and Vang Go Bistro, Yummy Wok, and The Taphouse Grill are all within a block for weeknight dinners. Town Center Cold Pressed – Ghent and Catnip Cat Cafe are 0.2 miles out when you want a slower morning. For fitness, Meyer Fitness Personal Training Studio, Flourish, and PureCore Pilates are all within a quarter mile. Yellow Fever Park and Jeff Robertson Park are close for a quick walk, and the Weyanoke Bird & Wildflower Sanctuary is just 0.4 miles away — a surprisingly peaceful green retreat inside the city.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away and USCG Base Portsmouth is five — a commute that rarely gets better than this in Hampton Roads. VA loan eligibility pairs well with a condo at this price point and this location, and the walkable neighborhood means a second car is often optional. Families exploring homes for sale in 23517 who need short base access will find this address hard to beat.
For first-time buyers
A 1930-built condo with two bedrooms, one bath, and 944 square feet in a walkable Norfolk neighborhood — this is the kind of address that makes the leap from paying monthly to building equity feel concrete and worthwhile. Everything you need day-to-day is within a few blocks, and the neighborhood has the kind of texture that makes coming home feel like arriving somewhere, not just parking. Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. and homes for sale zoned for W.H. Taylor Elementary School will find this address sits squarely in that search.
More buyer questions
How far is 742 Washington Park #A3 from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes available in the Norfolk market. USCG Base Portsmouth is just one minute farther at roughly five minutes.
What is the walk score like for this address?
The immediate area is exceptionally walkable — grocery, dining, fitness, and green space are all within 0.4 miles, making car-free errands a realistic part of daily life here.
Is 742 Washington Park #A3 in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data.
What year was 742 Washington Park #A3 built?
The building dates to 1930, placing it firmly in the early-twentieth-century architectural era that defines much of the Ghent and Washington Park corridor in Norfolk.
Does 742 Washington Park #A3 have an HOA?
This is a condo property, so a homeowners association is in place — HOA fee amounts are listed in the current property disclosures and are not included here, but the existence of an association is standard for this building type.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 742 Washington Park #A3.
