Why this home stands out
What sets 8033 Tarpon Place apart is the combination of mid-century bones and an unbeatable location triangle — Mona Avenue Park is literally a tenth of a mile away, two major military installations are both under twelve minutes by car, and a walkable cluster of grocery options, quick-bite spots, and fitness studios fills out the daily-errand map without ever needing the highway. For a 1,500-square-foot home, the lifestyle radius here punches well above its square footage.
CAMELLIA ACRES NORTH and the Norfolk real estate market
Tarpon Place sits in a quiet, established pocket of Norfolk's east side — a part of the city where mid-century ranch-style homes line streets shaded by mature trees and neighbors tend to stick around for years. The zip code, 23518, carries a reputation for being genuinely livable: close enough to the water and the bases to be convenient, far enough from the busiest corridors to feel like a real neighborhood rather than a pass-through zone. If you're searching for sale norfolk va and wondering which pockets actually deliver on the promise of community feel, this part of Norfolk consistently earns good marks. The city of Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered in Hampton Roads — home to a working waterfront, a downtown arts scene, and a military presence that shapes the culture in the best possible ways. Residents here enjoy easy access to the broader Norfolk grid while still coming home to streets where kids play outside and front porches see real use.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy at 8033 Tarpon Place. Mona Avenue Park is just 0.1 miles away — a quick walk for morning air or an afternoon with kids. For groceries, Save A Lot is half a mile out, Manila Bread House is 0.4 miles, and an Amoco station covers quick convenience needs at 0.3 miles. Hungry? Los Primos Mobile Taqueria and Taco Bell are both 0.4 miles away. Penguin's Snoballs adds a local sweet-treat option at 0.5 miles. Fitness is covered by Fitness First Training Services (0.5 mi), Gustavo Machado Norfolk (0.8 mi), and Contours Express Ladies Fitness (0.8 mi). Tarrallton Park and Pretty Lake Playground round out the outdoor options within a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is six minutes away, and Naval Station Norfolk is eleven — which means whether you're attached to an amphibious command or a surface ship, 8033 Tarpon Place keeps your commute short and your BAH working efficiently. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom, two-bath home even more accessible, and the neighborhood's stability makes it a smart long-term anchor between deployments.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring houses for sale in Norfolk Virginia for the first time, 8033 Tarpon Place offers a realistic entry point into homeownership without sacrificing location. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,500 square feet give you real, livable space — and the walkable park, nearby grocery options, and quick base access mean you're buying into a neighborhood that actually works day to day.
More buyer questions
How far is 8033 Tarpon Place from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive from 8033 Tarpon Place to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story takes approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential streets to that installation in the 23518 zip code.
How far is 8033 Tarpon Place from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is about eleven minutes by car from Tarpon Place, a straightforward commute that keeps both major Hampton Roads installations within easy range.
What parks are near 8033 Tarpon Place?
Mona Avenue Park is just 0.1 miles away — essentially a short walk — and Tarrallton Park and Pretty Lake Playground are both under a mile, giving families and outdoor enthusiasts solid options without a long drive.
Is 8033 Tarpon Place in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23518 area — check there for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
What is the square footage and layout of 8033 Tarpon Place?
The home offers 1,500 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1955 as a residential single-family property.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out to get your questions answered and arrange a closer look at 8033 Tarpon Place.
