831 W 27th St, Norfolk, VA 23517

Why this home stands out

A century-old bungalow holds details that newer construction simply cannot replicate. The bones at 831 W 27th Street date to 1920, when craftsmen built homes to last. The compact footprint means lower utility bills and easier upkeep. At the same time, the location puts two military installations within six minutes and a walkable commercial strip right outside the door. That combination of age, character, and access is rare in this zip code.

OLD DOMINION PLACE and the Norfolk real estate market

West 27th Street sits in a mature Norfolk neighborhood where tree-lined blocks mix early-twentieth-century bungalows with modest postwar cottages. The streets here have a settled, lived-in feel. Sidewalks connect you to the commercial energy along Colley Avenue and 21st Street without needing a car. Old Dominion University's campus is close enough that the neighborhood shares some of its walkable, urban energy. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast. The waterfront, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Ghent dining district are all within a short drive. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 264 and the Downtown Tunnel put the broader Hampton Roads region within reach. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23517 will notice how central this zip code sits relative to the rest of the city. Public transit runs through the area as well, adding another option for daily commutes.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 831 W 27th Street. Food Lion is half a mile away, and both Grey Badger Restoration Companies Co. and NuLand Hot Stuff Company are within the same short radius for additional grocery runs. When you want to sit down, 37th & Zen is just a tenth of a mile away. Chick-fil-A and Dunkin' are both two blocks out. Panera Bread works well for a morning coffee stop. The University Fitness Center is two-tenths of a mile away, and 38th Street Playground is the same distance — a quick walk when you need fresh air.

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