Why this home stands out
At 4,657 square feet, this 1952-built home delivers room that most Norfolk addresses simply can't match — four bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths spread across a footprint that gives every household member genuine breathing room. The mid-century bones bring character you won't find in newer construction, while the proximity to both MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk makes the commute almost a non-issue for active-duty households.
LOCHHAVEN and the Norfolk real estate market
N Shore Road sits in a well-established section of Norfolk where mature trees line the streets and neighbors tend to stick around for years. It's the kind of corridor where a morning walk actually goes somewhere interesting — the Hermitage Museum grounds are essentially at your doorstep, and the Lafayette River is close enough that the neighborhood carries a quiet, water-adjacent feel without the waterfront price tag. Norfolk itself is one of Hampton Roads' most layered cities: a deep military history, a growing arts and dining scene downtown, and a geography that puts you within reach of Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks, and the Chesapeake Bay. If you've been browsing houses for sale in Norfolk Virginia and wondering which pockets offer the most character per square foot, this stretch of N Shore Road consistently earns a second look. The city's road network means you can reach most of Hampton Roads within 20 to 30 minutes, and Norfolk International Airport is a straightforward drive east.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely low-effort from N Shore Road. A Starbucks is just 0.3 miles away for the morning routine, and Wawa is a mile out when you need a quick stop. Domino's Pizza, Marco's Pizza, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are all within 0.3 miles — dinner sorted on a busy weeknight. Dave's Outta Pocket handles grocery needs at 0.7 miles. For fitness, the JFSC Fitness Center SC-400 is half a mile away and NH-30 Gym is under a mile. Hermitage Museum Playground is essentially next door, Meadowbrook Dog Park is 0.4 miles out, and SeaBee Plaza is under a mile for a change of scenery.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk both sitting about five minutes away, the commute math is about as favorable as it gets in Hampton Roads. A VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than you might expect, and the four-bedroom layout handles PCS moves, visiting family, and the general rhythm of military life without anyone feeling squeezed.
For families upgrading
If your current home has started feeling like a compromise, 4,657 square feet has a way of solving a lot of problems at once. Four bedrooms and five bathrooms mean no one is sharing a bathroom they don't want to share, there's room for a dedicated home office, and the 1952 construction gives the home a solidity that newer builds often trade away for speed.
More buyer questions
How far is 7634 N Shore Road from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately five minutes from 7634 N Shore Road under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the city.
How far is 7634 N Shore Road from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is also about five minutes away, so households with personnel assigned to either installation can realistically reach the gate without a long commute.
What is the square footage of 7634 N Shore Road?
The home measures 4,657 square feet, which is notably large for the Norfolk market and provides substantial room across its four-bedroom, three-full-bath, two-half-bath layout.
Is 7634 N Shore Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information 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 designation.
Are there parks or green spaces near 7634 N Shore Road?
Hermitage Museum Playground is essentially adjacent to the property, Meadowbrook Dog Park is 0.4 miles away, and SeaBee Plaza is under a mile — making outdoor time easy to fit into any day.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straightforward conversation about 7634 N Shore Road and what it could look like for your household.