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Right in the action of a historic downtown area
With eye-catching waterfront views and creative architecture like The Rotunda condo complex, living in Downtown Norfolk is for those who prefer sensory delights. There’s a bit of historic charm, too, with older brick buildings being converted into condos. Locals zip about on scooters, or simply walk to daily essentials. Kaleo Kina, a Realtor with CoVA Collective Realty, affirms that entertainment and convenience is a big draw. “This area is a lot of fun. You can live in a high rise and walk to bars, restaurants, you name it. It can also be convenient if you work in the city.”
Those looking for nightlife can experience the pubs and restaurants of Downtown Norfolk.
Downtown Norfolk residents can head to the Waterside District for dinner and drinks.
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Townhouses and penthouses
Prices can start in the $200,000s for a two-bedroom condo. Interiors will be simple but still offer a sense of coziness: hardwood floors in the living room, carpet in the bedrooms and black granite countertops. For more sought-after spaces, like a two-bedroom penthouse in The Rotunda, prices begin at $525,000. The interior aesthetics here take a turn towards industrial flourishes like exposed brick walls, chrome fixtures and large wall-to-wall windows.
Condos and Apartments are the main housing style found in Downtown Norfolk.
Downtown Norfolk is the center of the region's arts, dining, entertainment and financial scenes.
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Waterfront walks and bike rides
The Elizabeth River waterfront is of course a defining feature of Downtown Norfolk, and so little flourishes like the Botetourt Foot Bridge create a sense of place. Town Point Park offers a 7-acre strip of greenery to stroll along while locals observe the waterfront, too. Or there’s The Plot, more of an urban park where visitors will encounter public art and shipping containers repurposed as gardens.
Botetourt Foot Bridge is close to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Downtown Norfolk.
Downtown Norfolk residents enjoy a stroll through Town Point Park.
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Museums, Zoos and marine attractions
Many cultural destinations have a maritime element as well, like Nauticus, where visitors can learn the science of life at sea and get a glimpse of the Battleship Wisconsin. Other attractions include the Virginia Zoo, which opened in 1900 and doubled the number of its animals in 2011 with a “Trail of the Tiger” exhibit featuring species from Asia. The Chrysler Museum of Art spans over 5,000 years of cultural production and is widely considered one of the most essential museums in the southeastern United States.
The giraffes at Virginia Zoo, a short drive from Downtown Norfolk, are one of the biggest draws.
The Chrysler Museum has an impressive collection of art work for art lovers of Downtown Norfolk.
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Date night restaurants
When it’s time to dine, people usually go to Granby Street. This walkable strip features restaurants like Hell’s Kitchen, a bar and grill which focuses on modern American cuisine in a hip warehouse setting. Luce is another restaurant where you can find a craft beer to go with an innovative menu: this time it’s Italian, with dishes like rigatoni pasta splashed with vodka sauce. For a more luxurious cocktail experience, nightclub enthusiasts prefer to swing by Granby Theater.
Freemason Abbey Restaurant in downtown Norfolk is located in a historic church.
Luce is an intimate Italian restaurant and bar nestled in the heart of Downtown Norfolk.
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Take public transportation or drive around
The Tide Light Rail passes through MacArthur Square, so residents can go east towards Norfolk State University, or simply ride between some of these hotspots. Drivers have premium access to Interstate 264, as well as the Berkley Bridge for crossing the Elizabeth River. Buses run along thoroughfares like Monticello Avenue, which passes by the Norfolk Scope Arena, a major sports venue.
The Tide Light Rail passes through MacArthur Square in Downtown Norfolk.
Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk is bustling in the evenings.
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From forensics to French
Even with all this fun around, schools are still in focus. Tidewater Park Elementary enrolls 200 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1, helping it to earn a B-minus from Niche in the teachers category. Blair Middle steps up the student population with over 1,200 enrolled, but it too has the same student-teacher ratio and score from Niche. B.T. Washington High is where 1,000 students attend. Niche gives the school a B-minus in clubs and activities. Over 50 extracurricular programs are available, from forensics to French.
Tidewater Park Elementary School is a public school located in Downtown Norfolk.
Blair Middle School has 1,217 students in grades 6-8 and serves Downtown Norfolk.
Students at Booker T. Washington High School benefit from a diverse curriculum.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Norfolk
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
8
4
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Downtown Norfolk Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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