850 47th St, Norfolk, VA 23508

Why this home stands out

Homes from the 1940s carry details that newer construction rarely replicates — solid bones, thick walls, and proportions that feel deliberate. At 850 47th Street, that era shows up in a home that has aged into the block rather than standing apart from it. The street sits within easy reach of ODU's campus edge, three grocery options within a third of a mile, and two military installations under ten minutes by car. That combination of walkability, history, and commute access is genuinely hard to find in one address.

HIGHLAND PARK WEST and the Norfolk real estate market

The blocks around 47th Street sit in a part of Norfolk that has grown up alongside Old Dominion University. The housing stock here is predominantly pre-war and early postwar — brick cottages, craftsman bungalows, and modest two-stories on tree-lined streets. It is a dense, walkable grid where neighbors know each other and front porches still get used. The area draws buyers comparing homes for sale in 23508 who want urban convenience without high-rise living. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast. It anchors the Hampton Roads metro and connects easily to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth via a network of bridges and tunnels. Downtown Norfolk is about fifteen minutes east, with Granby Street dining, the Chrysler Museum, and the Elizabeth River waterfront. Getting around without a car is realistic here — and when you do drive, the interstate connections are close.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 850 47th Street. Miller's Neighborhood Market, The Ten Top Market, and Westside Produce and Provisions are all within three-tenths of a mile. Nash & Smashed, Halal Munchies, and Wings Go cover dinner within two blocks. Voyager Coffee and Borjo Coffeehouse are close enough for a morning walk. Universal Combat Center and GUD Yoga are both under a third of a mile for fitness. Brick Field and ODU Kaufman Mall give you open green space nearby without getting in a car.

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