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Norfolk, Virginia (VA), Real Estate and More

Vital Statistics in Norfolk, Virginia
Population: 234,403 (2000 Census)
Physical size
Land area: 54 sq. mi.
Water area: 43 sq. mi.
Median household income: $33,777 (2004 Census)
Median age: 30 (2000 Census)
Avg. yearly rainfall: 46 in.
Avg. summer high temp: 87
Avg. winter low temp: 32
Public hospitals: 4

Public Schools in Norfolk, Virginia

Number of students: 36,724
Number of full-time teachers: 2,586
Raw student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Number of Elementary schools: 35
Number of middle/junior high schools: 7
Number of senior high schools: 4

Real Estate in Norfolk, Virginia

Tax rate: $1.11 per $100 assessed value
Median value owner-occupied housing: $88,400 (2000 Census)

Taxes/Fees
Personal property tax: $4.00 per $100 assessed value
Personal property tax, private pleasure boat: $0.50 per $100 assessed value
Water: $3.49 per 100 cubic feet
Sewage: $2.78 per 100 cubic feet
Solid waste: $16.95 per month
Recycling: $3.30 per month, included in solid waste bill

Norfolk, Virginia, Real Estate and Lifestyle

History: nearly three hundred years of pride. Commerce: home of businesses from the local to the international. Education: solid foundations for the next generation. Culture: music, theater, art, sports, and more. Norfolk, Virginia, offers a little of everything. The area combines the comforts of modern living, urban conveniences, and energetic culture with a gentle touch of Southern charm.

Norfolk, Virginia's many facets are unified by a few common interests and pursuits. Known world-wide for it's naval history, the city boasts the world's largest active installation, the Norfolk Naval Base. Norfolk, VA is also home to several prominent educational and research centers, including Old Dominion University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine.

Norfolk, Virginia's interests in rigorous training and broad learning are instilled even in its youngest citizens through its schools. In addition to solid general education, Norfolk, Virginia Public Schools offer something for those with special interests: among the city's five high schools, world-class programs such as JROTC and International Baccalaureate as well as academies for specialized study in the arts, military science, medical and health fields, and science and engineering are thriving.

Like the city itself, Norfolk Virginia's real estate is well rounded. With over 120 distinct neighborhoods ranging from the historic to the brand-new, and housing types that run the gamut from high-rise urban condominiums to roomy suburban single-family comfort or even waterfront living, there is sure to be real estate just right for your lifestyle preference.

Norfolk, Virginia boasts a true downtown complete with bustling commerce, high-rise buildings replete with offices and residential units, great shopping and dining, and abundant foot traffic. Residents of the Portlock or St. Paul's Place, for example, enjoy the comfort of home as well as easy access to all a thriving downtown has to offer. With its wide variety of venues such as Scope, Harrison Opera House, Town Point Park, MacArthur Mall, Chrysler Museum, and Nauticus, culture and entertainment for all tastes and ages are within close reach. And leave the driving behind: for residents, much of this can be accessed by means of public transportation.

Just north of the pulse that is the city's downtown heart, you'll find the Ghent area of Norfolk, Virginia. Ghent offers an eclectic mix of fine dining, exciting nightlife, and a healthy range of business real estate. But Ghent is not just for the weekend: it's a very desirable place to live. Real estate options in this area range from the character of a restored historic or upgraded established home, as found in the Hague or West Ghent, to the fashionably modern condo such as those surrounding Stockley Gardens. Or opt for a luxurious combination of the two such as the Colonnades. Those who love the atmosphere created by cozy tree-lined streets will find themselves perfectly at home in Ghent, as will residents who value nearness and convenience to urban amenities.

For suburban living, look to areas east or northeast of Norfolk, Virginia's downtown. Charming, established single-family neighborhoods like Winona are not far away. Just a little farther from Norfolk's center, an abundance of comfortable real estate, such as that in Azalea Gardens and River Oaks, graces the city with humble, homey beauty. Or, for the convenience of a condo or luxury of a new townhouse, try the Broad Creek or Sewells Point areas.

If you love life on the water, Norfolk, Virginia's riverfront and bayfront real estate offerings should be on your short list. Look, for example, to neighborhoods in the Willoughby or Ocean View areas. Communities here range from single-family properties with deep-water access to breezy, low-maintenance condos with stunning views or even beach access. And with its miles of exposure to the Elizabeth River and its inlets, waterfront real estate housing options from the lovely and humble to the exquisitely grand are abundant.

The City of Norfolk, Virginia takes great pains to extend both an initial welcome and long-term service to its citizens. Through its Department of Neighborhood Preservation, Norfolk centralizes these services and makes them available to all areas. If you are wondering whether you qualify for a loan, are interested in designing and building your own new home, or wish to renovate an existing property, the city has resources readily available to assist.

For a hometown that truly has it all, look no farther than Norfolk, Virginia.

Neighborhoods in Norfolk, Virginia

If you're searching for homes in Norfolk, VA, we're bound to have one that's just right for you. Whatever your real estate needs are—new construction, new homes, condos or waterfront homes, we have homes for sale in all areas of Norfolk, VA.

Albemarle
Alden Heights
Algonquin Park
Azalea Acres
Azalea Lakes
Azalea Terrace
Ballentine Place
Barraud Park
Bay Oaks Place
Bay Point
Bayview
Bayview Beach
Bayview Estates
Bayview Park
Bayview South
Belaire
Belmont Place
Belvedere
Berkley
Brambleton
Brandon Place
Brentwood Forest
Broad Creek
Broaddus Manor
Bromley
Brookfield Park
Camellia Acres
Camellia Acres North
Camellia Gardens
Camellia Shores
Campostella
Campostella Heights
Capeview Colony
Carney Park
Chelsea
Cherokee Heights
Chesapeake Manor
Chesapeake Manor Gardens
Chesterfield Heights
Coleman Annex
Coleman Place
Coleman Place East
Colonial Heights
Colonial Place
Colony Point
Commodore Park
Coronado
Cottage Road Park
Cromwell Farm
Cruser Place
Denby Park
Downtown Area
East Beach
East Lynne
Easton Forest
Edgewater
Elizabeth Park
Elizabeth Riverpoint
Ellsworth
Elmhurst
Estabrook
Estabrook Park
Estabrook West
Euwanee Park
Fairmount East
Fairmount Manor
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park East
Forest Park
Fox Hall Gardens
Fox Hall North
Fox Hall Res Park
Freemason Harbor
Ghent
Ghent Square
Glenrock
Glenwood Park
Gowrie Park
Granby Shores
Green Hill Farms
Greenwood
Grove Park
Hampton Gardens
Hariton Gardens
Haynes Tract
Heritage Point
Highland Park
Highland Park West
Hollywood
Hunt Club Point
Huntersville
Hyde Park
Idlewood
Inglenook Park
Ingleside
Ingleside North
Kenilworth
Kensington
Kent Park
Lafayette Annex
Lafayette Res Park
Lafayette Shores
Lafayette Terrace
Lake Terrace
Lakewood
Lamberts Point
Lansdale
Larchmont
Larrymore Acres
Larrymore Lawns
Lenox
Liberty Park
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Lindenwood
Lochhaven
Logan Park
Maple Hall
Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Forest
Meadowbrook Terrace
Meadowbrook Woods
Miller Heights
Monticello Village
Newtown South
Norfolk Gardens
Norva Homes
Norvella Heights
Norview
Norview East
Norview Heights
Oakdale Farms
Oakmont North
Oakwood Park
Ocean View
Ocean View Cottage
Ocean View East
Old Dominion Place
Overbrook
Pamlico
Park Place
Pennsytown
Pinehurst
Pinewell
Pinewell By The Bay
Pinewell Manor
Pleasant Point
Poplar Halls
Restmere
River Forest Shores
River Oaks
River Point Condo
Riverfront
Riverpoint
Riverview
Roland Park
Roosevelt Gardens
Roosevelt Shores
Rose Gardens
Sandy Bay Point
Saratoga
Sewells Gardens
Sherwood Forrest
Sherwood Heights
Snug Harbor
St. Pauls Place
Stonebridge Crossing
Suburban Acres
Suburban Park Acres
Sussex Of Norfolk
Talbot Park
Tanners Creek
Tarrallton
Titustown
Ventosa West
Villa Heights
Virginia Estates
Virginia Gardens
Virginia Place
Wards Corner
Waters Edge
Wedgewood
Wellington
West Ghent
Wexford Terrace
Willard Park
Willoughby Beach
Willoughby Park
Willoughby Terrace
Willow Terrace
Winona