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Belvedere

Belvedere

$495,131 Average Value
$160 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Close to Norfolk’s bases and beaches

Belvedere is a small neighborhood at the north end of the Granby Street Bridge, touching both the Lafayette River and Wayne Creek. The area is primarily residential, offering multi-story homes near local schools and universities, hip restaurants and the delights of downtown Norfolk. With many benefits to the area, locals often talk about the “proximity to both bases and beaches,” according to Joe Boylan, a Realtor with 1st Class Real Estate who has been serving the area since 2019.

Belvedere’s colorful homes with waterfront views

Five blocks spanning either side of Granby Street consist mainly of mid-century Cape Cods and ranch styles, though there are some split-level and even Colonial Revival-style homes. Houses often start around $200,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style and can run to $400,000 for a four-bedroom waterfront property. Homes on the community's fringe enjoy open yards overlooking the riverfront. Many of these waterfront properties have private docks or boat ramps stretching into the Lafayette River.

Belvedere Large Front Yard
Belvedere Large Front Yard
Belvedere Updated Cape Cods
Belvedere Updated Cape Cods
Belvedere Upldated Colonial Homes
Belvedere Upldated Colonial Homes
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Norfolk’s IB program

Students within Belvedere fall under the Norfolk Public Schools district. Many students begin their education at Granby Elementary School, which earned a C-minus rating from Niche. Students can then head to the C-rated Blair Middle School, which has been teaching Norfolk students since 1922. Granby High School holds a B-minus rating and is home to the district's only International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students looking to enroll in college can also head to Old Dominion University, which is only 3 miles away from the area.

Aerial of Granby Elementary School in the Wards Corner neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Aerial of Granby Elementary School in the Wards Corner neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Blair Middle School Entrance in Norfolk, Virginia.
Blair Middle School Entrance in Norfolk, Virginia.
Grandy High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14-1.
Grandy High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14-1.
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Benches and Virginia Pines on the river

At the base of the Granby Street Bridge, Granby Street Park is Belvedere’s largest park. The green space features tall Virginia pines and several shaded park benches. Off Granby Street, just outside the neighborhood's northern border, the playground at Trinity Lutheran is a popular place for local kids to visit.

Granby Park Bridge
Granby Park Bridge
Playground at Trinity Church
Playground at Trinity Church
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Dining and shopping on Granby Street

Two miles farther up Granby Street is the Midtown Shopping Center, a popular shopping and dining hub among Belvedere residents, home to the Harris Teeter, where many residents get groceries. There is also the used bookstore Book Exchange that offers books, CDs, and DVDs to locals. Locals can also grab a quick bite at larger chains like Chipotle and Firehouse Subs. Many residents head down to MJ’s Tavern across the bridge for nights out and karaoke.

Wards Corner Harris Teeter
Wards Corner Harris Teeter
MJ's Restaurant On Granby Street
MJ's Restaurant On Granby Street
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The main funnel to downtown

Much like the rest of Norfolk, Belvedere offers plenty of options for locals to get around. This area is unique as it is split by Granby Street, which some, including Boylan, call “the main funnel to downtown Norfolk.” Granby Street is also lined with multiple bus stops for the Hampton Roads Transit bus system or locals can head downtown to hop on Norfolk’s light rail. For quick trips, there are plentiful sidewalks for walkers and joggers to get their daily steps in.

Neighbor Walking Dog In Belvedere Neighborhood
Neighbor Walking Dog In Belvedere Neighborhood
Belvedere Neighborhood Aerial
Belvedere Neighborhood Aerial
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Fun with Norfolk history and biology

Thousands of Virginia residents flock to downtown Norfolk each June to attend Harborfest, an annual celebration of the city’s maritime history with many boats, activities, food and even a fireworks show. For fun close to Belvedere, residents head to the Virginia Zoo, with over 170 animals and eight different types of gardens to enjoy.

Navy bases and traffic

The Eastern Virginia Medical Center is a 4-mile drive away and hosts both the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Locals on the waterfront side of Belvedere must also be vigilant of the flooding in Norfolk. The traffic can also become heavy in a city as bustling as Norfolk. Part of this is because there is so much military activity, as, “The Norfolk area is dominated by the naval bases,” says Robert Puentes, an ODU graduate and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norfolk International

12 min drive

Bus

Granby & Willow Wood

Bus

Granby & Severn

Belvedere Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$435,000
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$395,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$210,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
201
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,039
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,594
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,300
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
546
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$132,870
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,269

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
72.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Belvedere
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