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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 Updated Cape Cods
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.
Blair Middle School Entrance in Norfolk, Virginia.
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
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
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
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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Parks in this Area
Colonial Place Greenway
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Lafayette Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Lakewood Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Riverpoint Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Roland Park Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Cambridge Crescent Park
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Norfolk International
12 min drive
Bus
Granby & Willow Wood
Bus
Granby & Severn
Belvedere Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belvedere, Norfolk sell after 317 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belvedere, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming spacious 2 bedroom/1bath COOP in the heart of Norfolk with water views! First Floor, Corner building "C". Enjoy unbeatable proximity to ODU, Naval Base, Interstate, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, local hospitals and just minutes from Ocean View Beaches - an ideal location for work, study or leisure. Take in serene views of the Lafayette River from your bright and inviting sunroom or unwind
4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Traditional Style Home in a culdesac and waterfront to the Lafayette River! Look out the windows or relax in the screened in porch and enjoy the view. This home has it all with Brand new windows, siding, HVAC, Water Heater, soft close kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, new carpet, refinished Hardwood Floors, custom tile, and custom paint.
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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
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