Why this home stands out
What sets 821 Alma Drive apart is the combination of genuine square footage and a location that almost nothing else in this price corridor can match. At 2,160 square feet, a 1948-built home of this size gives you room that newer, smaller builds simply don't offer — real bedrooms, real living areas, and the kind of bones that hold up decade after decade. Add a sub-ten-minute commute to two major military installations and you have a property that earns its place on a short list.
BRENTWOOD FOREST and the Norfolk real estate market
821 Alma Drive sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk that feels genuinely lived-in — tree-lined streets, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. The area is part of Norfolk's north side, a stretch of the city that benefits from proximity to the water without the waterfront price tag. Streets here are quiet but never isolated; you're a short drive from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and the broader energy of Ocean View. If you're working with a real estate agent norfolk buyers often lean on to navigate this part of the city, they'll tell you this corridor has held steady because the fundamentals are strong: easy base access, walkable daily errands, and a neighborhood scale that hasn't been overdeveloped. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct districts, and this part of the north side carries a relaxed, practical character — not flashy, but deeply functional and genuinely comfortable for families and individuals alike.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are handled without a second thought from Alma Drive. LEMPIRA #3 is just 0.3 miles away for a quick grocery run, with Food Lion and Walmart Supercenter both within half a mile for a full shop. When you want to eat out or grab something fast, El Rey #2 and The Green Wheel are both within a few blocks. Morning fuel is easy too — Wawa and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are both under half a mile. For fitness, Somnium CrossFit is 0.4 miles out, with Box-N-Go Boxing Gym and Planet Fitness close behind. Pennstock Triangle, Oakmont North Playgrounds, and Northside Park are all within a mile for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Station Norfolk is seven minutes away and MARFORCOM Norfolk is eight — that's about as dialed-in as a commute gets. For a military household, that proximity means more time at home and less time in traffic. A VA loan can make a four-bedroom, two-bath home at this square footage genuinely attainable, and BAH rates in the Norfolk area have consistently supported this part of the city.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,160 square feet give a growing family real breathing room — dedicated spaces for kids, a home office, or a guest room without anyone feeling squeezed. The north side location puts multiple parks within a mile, grocery stores within walking distance, and a calm residential street underfoot. This is the kind of house for sale norfolk families move into and stay in for a decade.
More buyer questions
How far is 821 Alma Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes by car from 821 Alma Drive, making it one of the more convenient commutes available in this part of the city.
How far is 821 Alma Drive from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is about eight minutes away by car, sitting just slightly farther than Naval Station Norfolk and well within a practical daily commute.
What grocery stores are near 821 Alma Drive?
LEMPIRA #3 is 0.3 miles away, and both Food Lion and Walmart Supercenter are within half a mile — so full grocery runs and quick top-offs are both easy from this address.
Are there parks near 821 Alma Drive?
Yes — Pennstock Triangle is 0.6 miles away, and both Oakmont North Playgrounds and Northside Park are within 0.8 miles, giving you solid outdoor options close to home.
Is 821 Alma Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Want to know more about 821 Alma Drive or explore similar homes on Norfolk's north side? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything.