Norfolk, VA

Downtown

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$189K - $795K
For Sale on Trulia:
30 homes
Rent:
$1.1K - $6.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
180 homes
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 117 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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  • 9d8y77tddk
    "Best hotspot location for things to do, places to see, food to eat. Commuter lifestyle and busy streets. I still feel safe enough to walk my dog around 10pm and it is especially quiet on weeknights. Weekends are a nightmare. "
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  • 9d8y77tddk
    "Homeless tend to roam the streets and the weekends are filled with events that pack the streets/vendors with tourists/etc. that are not always safe for children. People ride the scooters on the sidewalk with little to no knowledge on proper etiquette and basic how-to-use."
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  • 9d8y77tddk
    "Decent commute to work and the area is central to most locations for grocery, restaurants, military bases, etc. "
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  • Trulia User
    "You'll love the sights, shops, bars, and different neighborhoods. Dog owners will enjoy dog parks, trails, and waterside."
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    "There’s way too many beautiful places to walk your dog, with a dog park a short distance. It’s like doggy heaven. "
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  • Teresa T.
    "Walkable, great food and entertainment options. Diverse. A lot of local small businesses. Clean and well maintained. "
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  • Alicia P.
    "There’s a pretty robust dog community here - people typically stop and say hello. If you forget a poop bag, there are stations around that have them, as well as conveniently placed trashcans."
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  • Nikkisby
    "Lived in downtown norfolk for two yrs. nice being able to walk to restaurants, events, or the mall. Very limited selection of grocery stores. Very busy during summer months and late at night when Norva, Scope and local bars have events going on- so of course it can be loud. But always something to do."
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  • Ariana
    "i drive out of downtown via granby street every morning, there is always construction on granby or moticello "
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  • Colton B.
    "Amazing. Once you know the right routes you are set 👌 Biggest issue with downtown. The stingy parking patrol. I’ve been given two tickets when moving out of my apartment when in a loading zone. With a truck. A uhaul box truck..."
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  • Pgtrotman
    "Lots of city opportunities but if you want your kids outside, move to Chesapeake VA. Crew, Lacrosse and sailing are options here."
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  • Claire A.
    "Safe to walk dogs, there’s also dog parks nearby and around downtown. Cons, busy streets, a lot of cars "
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  • Knightnessak
    "Perfect area for people that love city living. I park my car on a Friday and it does not move again until Monday morning unless I would like to go to the beach or Walmart. Walking distance from great restaurants and bars. The Mall, Movie theatre and library are mins away. I will be very sad when it is time to leave. "
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  • Katdrewford
    "lived here for 4 years. most folks are peaceful and nice. Lots of places to eat, Downtown not that far away"
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  • Denayarb
    "Fresh, trendy, friendly, downtown vibe! Plenty to do and see... great city scape views and awesome restaurants."
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  • Nico J.
    "Shopping and dining walking distance. Young adult area. Lots of breweries walking distance from each other."
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