Why this home stands out
Built a century ago, 822 Pollard Street carries the kind of architectural bones that newer construction simply can't replicate — think defined rooms, mature proportions, and a streetscape that feels genuinely rooted in place. Lindenwood is one of Norfolk's quieter inner-city pockets, and this address puts you within a short walk of groceries, coffee, parks, and fitness options while keeping two military bases under five minutes away by car.
LINDENWOOD and the Norfolk real estate market
Lindenwood sits in the heart of Norfolk, a mid-sized independent city on the southern end of the Hampton Roads metro. People sometimes ask what county is the city of Norfolk VA in — and the answer is that Norfolk is a Virginia independent city, meaning it operates entirely outside any county structure. That distinction matters practically: city services, utilities, and jurisdiction all run through Norfolk itself. Lindenwood is one of the city's established residential neighborhoods, characterized by early-twentieth-century homes on tree-lined streets, a tight grid layout, and a genuine sense of community continuity. The neighborhood borders some of Norfolk's most active commercial corridors without feeling overwhelmed by them — you get the energy of Granby Street and the broader Ghent-adjacent scene within easy reach, while Pollard Street itself stays residential and relatively calm. It's the kind of neighborhood where neighbors know each other and the housing stock tells a real story.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from 822 Pollard Street. Tees and Watergate 5 are both grocery options within 0.2 miles, with Turner's Market just 0.4 miles out. For a meal, The Annex is a quick 0.3-mile walk, Quick Eats by Nikki is 0.4 miles away, and Sweet Jams Cafe rounds out the options at 0.5 miles. Coffee is well covered too — Blaze on Granby is half a mile out, with Coalescence Coffee Company and Caffiend Coffee Co both within a mile. Fitness options include Todd's Eastside Boxing Club, Mike The Fitness Junkie, and Latitude Climbing and Fitness, all within 0.3 miles. Lafayette Dog Park is 0.5 miles away, and Huntersville Park and Crispus Attucks Park are both under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes from 822 Pollard Street, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five minutes out — making this address one of the more commute-friendly options in the area for active-duty personnel. A VA loan can make a century-old home like this one very attainable, and BAH rates for the Portsmouth/Norfolk area align well with this price tier. Three bedrooms and two baths give a family real room to settle in.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're looking for in homes for sale in Norfolk Virginia is a property with actual history — not a builder-grade box — 822 Pollard Street is worth a serious look. Built in 1923, it's part of a neighborhood that has been continuously lived-in for over a hundred years. The scale is human, the details are original-era, and the street feels like a place rather than a development.
More buyer questions
How far is 822 Pollard Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car from 822 Pollard Street, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
What neighborhood is 822 Pollard Street in?
822 Pollard Street is located in the Lindenwood neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia — an established early-twentieth-century residential area near the Ghent corridor and several of Norfolk's main commercial streets.
Is 822 Pollard Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 822 Pollard Street is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
How old is the home at 822 Pollard Street?
The home was built in 1923, making it over a century old — part of the original Lindenwood housing stock that gives the neighborhood its architectural character.
Does 822 Pollard Street have an HOA?
Lindenwood is not a planned HOA community, so 822 Pollard Street does not carry mandatory homeowners association dues or governance — though Norfolk city ordinances and codes still apply.
Want to walk through 822 Pollard Street or get a feel for the Lindenwood neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well — reach out and they'll make it easy.
