8144 Colin Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518

Why this home stands out

What sets 8144 Colin Drive apart is the rare combination of a walkable, supply-rich block and an almost unbeatable drive to Naval Station Norfolk. At 1,216 square feet on a lot with 1940s bones, the home rewards buyers who want character over cookie-cutter — and who'd rather spend their commute time on something better than traffic. Two full baths and three bedrooms in a footprint this tight is genuinely efficient.

NORVA HOMES and the Norfolk real estate market

Colin Drive sits in the northeast corner of Norfolk, Virginia — a city of roughly 240,000 that anchors the largest naval complex in the world. The surrounding blocks carry the quiet, established feel of a mid-century neighborhood that never tried too hard to be trendy: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay. Norfolk homes for sale in this zip code draw a steady mix of military families, longtime locals, and buyers who've done the math on proximity versus price. The city itself offers everything from the Chrysler Museum of Art to the Nauticus waterfront, from the Ghent dining scene to the Virginia Zoo — all within a reasonable drive from this corner of 23518. Norfolk's street grid here is practical and easy to navigate, and the neighborhood's low-key character means you get genuine community without the noise of a high-traffic corridor.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from Colin Drive. Food Lion is 0.4 miles out for a full grocery run, and LEMPIRA #3 is even closer at 0.3 miles for quick stops. Cook Out and Luther Arcree are both within 0.3 miles when dinner plans fall apart. For fitness, Hyrox Norfolk, Somnium CrossFit, and Planet Fitness all cluster around the 0.5-mile mark — you can realistically walk to a workout. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is 0.4 miles for a morning pick-me-up. Pennstock Triangle and Northside Park are both under a mile, giving you accessible green space without needing to drive.

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