Why this home stands out
What sets 927 Alma Drive apart is the combination of mid-century bones and an unbeatable position in the 23518 zip code. Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and MARFORCOM Norfolk, a walkable cluster of grocery options, gyms, and casual dining right outside the door, and a compact, manageable footprint that keeps life simple — this is the kind of address that works hard for whoever calls it home.
BRENTWOOD FOREST and the Norfolk real estate market
927 Alma Drive sits in Norfolk, Virginia — a city shaped by the water, the military, and a deep sense of neighborhood identity. This part of Norfolk, in the 23518 zip code, has a straightforward, unpretentious character: tree-lined residential streets, a mix of post-war homes, and a community that has been here long enough to know its neighbors. Norfolk itself spans from the waterfront districts near downtown to quieter inland blocks like this one, and the city's investment in parks, arts, and infrastructure keeps it relevant well beyond its military reputation. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in this zip code because the commute math works — you're close to the base, close to the interstate, and still in a genuine neighborhood rather than a sprawling suburb. There's a lot to like about putting down roots in a city that has this much going on.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely convenient from 927 Alma Drive. Groceries are covered in multiple directions — Mi Calavera Latin Store & Butcher Shop is 0.4 miles away, Watergate 3 International Food Market is 0.5 miles, and ALDI is right there at 0.5 miles for a quick stock-up run. When you want to eat out, China King, TNT Sports Tavern, and Dawg Shack are all within 0.3 miles. A Wawa at 0.4 miles handles the morning coffee run. Muscle Beach East Gym, Hyrox Norfolk, and Somnium CrossFit are all within 0.7 miles, so staying active is easy. Oakmont North Playgrounds is 0.6 miles out for weekend afternoons.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and eight minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — 927 Alma Drive is the kind of address that makes PCS math straightforward. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the two-bedroom, one-bath layout keeps things manageable across deployments. You're in a real neighborhood, close to the gate, with groceries and a gym within walking distance.
For first-time buyers
At 1,137 square feet on a residential street in the 23518 zip code, 927 Alma Drive is a realistic entry point into Norfolk homeownership. The footprint is manageable, the location is genuinely convenient, and the 1950 build gives you solid mid-century construction to work with. If you're weighing Norfolk homes for sale and want something close to the base without sacrificing neighborhood feel, this block deserves a look.
More buyer questions
How far is 927 Alma Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately eight minutes by car from 927 Alma Drive, making this one of the more commute-friendly addresses in the 23518 area for active-duty personnel.
Is 927 Alma Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 927 Alma Drive is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation for this address.
What schools serve 927 Alma Drive?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norview High School and homes for sale zoned for Crossroads School will find that 927 Alma Drive falls within the Norfolk Public Schools attendance boundaries — verify current assignments directly with the district.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 927 Alma Drive?
Mi Calavera Latin Store & Butcher Shop is 0.4 miles away, Watergate 3 International Food Market is 0.5 miles, and ALDI is also 0.5 miles — all reachable in a short drive or even a walk.
What is the square footage and year built for 927 Alma Drive?
927 Alma Drive offers 1,137 square feet of living space in a two-bedroom, one-bath layout, built in 1950 — a mid-century residential home in Norfolk's 23518 zip code.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get the full picture on 927 Alma Drive and what homes for sale in 23518 are doing right now.
