Why this home stands out
What sets 800 Craten Road apart is its rare trifecta of proximity: a Walmart Supercenter two-tenths of a mile away, three gyms within a quarter mile, and Naval Station Norfolk reachable in eight minutes without touching the interstate. For a 1,000-square-foot home on a compact Norfolk lot, the lifestyle infrastructure packed into this immediate radius is hard to match among Norfolk homes for sale at this size and vintage.
CHESAPEAKE MANOR and the Norfolk real estate market
Craten Road sits in a working-class residential pocket of Norfolk, Virginia — a city of roughly 240,000 people anchored by one of the largest naval installations on the planet. The blocks around this address carry the honest, no-frills character of mid-century Norfolk: modest ranch and bungalow-style homes built in the 1950s, mature street trees, and neighbors who tend to stay put. The 23513 zip code straddles the eastern side of the city, putting you within a short drive of downtown Norfolk's waterfront, the Military Circle area, and the broader Hampton Roads metro. Norfolk itself rewards those who dig in — you're in a city with real history, genuine diversity, and a coastline that shapes everyday life. If you're comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, this corner of the city offers straightforward access to bases, retail, and major corridors without the congestion of the more tourist-heavy western neighborhoods.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost effortless from 800 Craten Road. A Walmart Supercenter is 0.2 miles away, with a Food Lion and LEMPIRA #3 both under half a mile for additional grocery options. When you want a quick bite, Subway, Sabor Caribeño, and US Best Pizza & Wings are all within three-tenths of a mile. Tropical Smoothie Cafe and a 7-Eleven are 0.4 miles out for your morning routine. Fitness is equally convenient — Box-N-Go Boxing Gym, Somnium CrossFit, and Hyrox Norfolk are all within 0.2 miles. Pennstock Triangle and Oakmont North Playgrounds offer outdoor space within half a mile, and Roland Park Playground is about a mile out for a longer walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and nine minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — that's the headline for military households considering 800 Craten Road. A VA loan can make a three-bedroom home at this address a straightforward path to building equity instead of paying someone else's mortgage. Grocery runs, gym sessions, and a quick commute to the gate all happen without burning half your day in traffic.
For first-time buyers
For buyers stepping into homeownership for the first time, 800 Craten Road offers a manageable footprint — 1,000 square feet, three bedrooms, one bath — in a neighborhood where the basics are already covered within walking distance. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norview High School and homes for sale zoned for Suburban Park Elementary will find this address falls within that attendance zone, adding a layer of planning certainty from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 800 Craten Road from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential streets to the main gate in this part of the city. MARFORCOM Norfolk is about nine minutes away by the same routes.
What is the square footage and layout of 800 Craten Road?
The home offers 1,000 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1953 in a ranch-era style typical of this Norfolk neighborhood.
Is 800 Craten Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23513 zip code.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 800 Craten Road?
A Walmart Supercenter is just 0.2 miles away, with LEMPIRA #3 at 0.4 miles and a Food Lion at 0.5 miles — all reachable in a short walk or a one-minute drive.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 800 Craten Road?
Yes — 800 Craten Road is a single-family residential property, which is an eligible property type for VA loan financing. Eligible service members and veterans should confirm current entitlement and lender requirements with a VA-approved lender.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get honest answers about 800 Craten Road and what it takes to make it yours.
