Why this home stands out
Most homes in this part of Norfolk carry decades of age and the maintenance that comes with it. Built in 2018, 854 W 43rd Street sidesteps all of that — you get the character of an established urban neighborhood with the mechanical systems, finishes, and energy efficiency of a home that's only a few years old. Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,110 square feet gives everyone room to spread out without the sprawl of a far-flung suburb.
HIGHLAND PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
West 43rd Street sits in a quiet residential pocket of Norfolk — a city that punches well above its weight for livability. Norfolk is a walkable, culturally rich mid-sized city with a working waterfront, a genuine arts scene, and neighborhoods that each have their own distinct personality. This stretch of the 23508 zip code sits comfortably between the bustle of Ghent and the calm of the residential streets closer to the Lafayette River corridor. The blocks here are lined with mature trees, and the mix of longtime owners and newer arrivals gives the area a grounded, community-feel energy. You're close enough to the heart of the city to enjoy everything Norfolk offers — farmers markets, independent restaurants, live music venues, and waterfront parks — without being in the thick of the noise. It's the kind of address where daily errands are manageable, weekend plans are easy to make, and the commute to most of Hampton Roads stays reasonable.
What's nearby
Everyday conveniences cluster close to W 43rd Street. Grocery runs are straightforward with options along the Colley Avenue and 21st Street corridors just a few minutes away. Coffee shops and neighborhood cafes in the Ghent area are a short drive or an easy bike ride. Larchmont-Edgewater Park and the Lafayette River waterfront give you outdoor breathing room without leaving the city. For dining, the independent restaurant scene along Colley Avenue and Granby Street offers real variety. Pharmacies, urgent care, and general retail are all within a five-to-ten-minute radius, keeping daily life from feeling like a logistical puzzle.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly five minutes from the front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about seven — two of the region's major installations within a single-digit commute. For a military household, that kind of proximity is genuinely hard to find in a newer-construction home. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the four-bedroom layout gives you the flexibility most military families need when the household size shifts.
For first-time buyers
If you've been watching older Norfolk homes pile up repair lists, 854 W 43rd Street offers a different starting point. Built in 2018, the major systems — roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical — are all young, which means fewer surprises in those first years of ownership. Four bedrooms and three full baths gives you room to grow into the home rather than out of it, and the established neighborhood means you're buying into a place with real roots, not a brand-new development still finding its identity.
More buyer questions
How far is 854 W 43rd Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately five minutes from 854 W 43rd Street by car, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Norfolk area.
What is the square footage and layout of 854 W 43rd Street?
The home offers 2,110 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, providing a comfortable layout for households that need both shared living areas and private space.
How old is the home at 854 W 43rd Street?
854 W 43rd Street was built in 2018, making it newer construction relative to most of the surrounding Norfolk housing stock — a meaningful advantage for buyers focused on system age and deferred maintenance risk.
Is 854 W 43rd Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this property is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.
Where is 854 W 43rd Street relative to downtown Norfolk?
The home sits in the 23508 zip code, roughly ten to fifteen minutes from downtown Norfolk by car, close enough to access the city's waterfront, dining, and entertainment without being in the densest part of the urban core.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to talk through the details, schedule a visit, or get answers to any questions about 854 W 43rd Street.
