8814 Commodore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23503

Why this home stands out

What sets 8814 Commodore Drive apart is the rare combination of proximity and space. A four-bedroom layout built in 1951 gives you the solid construction of that era — think thick walls, established lots, and mature street trees — while the address puts Naval Station Norfolk closer than most on-base housing waitlists would ever get you. That's a hard combination to replicate anywhere in Hampton Roads.

COMMODORE PARK and the Norfolk real estate market

Commodore Drive sits in a quiet, established section of Norfolk where mid-century homes line wide streets and neighbors tend to stay for years. The area has the kind of rooted, unhurried character that newer subdivisions simply can't manufacture. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a walkable downtown waterfront, and a food and arts scene that punches well above its size. The Commodore Drive corridor benefits from all of that without the downtown noise. You're close enough to tap into the city's energy on your own schedule, and far enough away to come home to something that actually feels like a neighborhood. Green space is woven into the fabric here, with Neighborhood Park under a half-mile away and Ely Memorial Park a short walk beyond that.

What's nearby

Everyday errands and downtime are well covered from 8814 Commodore Drive. New York Pizzeria is 0.7 miles out for a quick dinner, and Golden City offers another solid option at 0.8 miles. A 7-Eleven is close by for coffee and convenience runs. Fitness options are unusually strong for a residential street — CrossFit Norfolk and OV Fit are both within 0.7 miles, and the Aviation Water Survival Training Center is just 0.5 miles away. Neighborhood Park is practically in your backyard at 0.1 miles, and Ely Memorial Park and Greyhawk 620 round out the outdoor options within half a mile.

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