Norfolk Naval Base: Wards Corner

Wards Corner

On Norfolk Naval Base

Review

"Ward’s Corner"

Love the location of this neighborhood. Super easy access to interstates and base, just blocks away from groceries, coffee shops, and restaurants. Very affordable area of Norfolk. We didn’t know anything about the area when we moved here, but we love it now.

Pros Cons
  1. Convenient location
  1. Lots of foot traffic

Price: $150-$250k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: YourPie, Starbucks, Guads
  • Happy Hour Spot: Guads, YourPie
  • Gym / Fitness: Norfolk Wellness Center
  • Shopping: Harris Teeter

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 4 years
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Navy, Officer
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Corpus Christi, Kingsville, TX
Gold medal

"Some areas good some bad"

Parts of Wards Corner are sketchy. The closer you are to Little Creek Rd the more spotty the neighborhoods are. With that being said the closer you go towards Talbot Park (away from Little Creek Rd) on Grandby the better. Need to see this area before renting or buying, however they are revitalizing the area and adding a Harris Teeter (an upscale grocery store).

Pros Cons
  1. Great location to Norfolk Base
  2. Pretty colonial homes
  1. Pockets of not-so great streets
  2. Closer to Little Creek Rd the more sketchy
  • Recommended: No
  • Recommendations: 1000 characters maximum
  • Appearance: none
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Review

"Wards Corner is NOT okay"

I have read the review about Ward's Corner being a safe neighborhood with great neighbors, but I have had a different experience. This area is notorious for criminal activity. It may seem nice at first, but once the sun goes down, it is a different story.

Pros Cons
  1. Close to bases
  2. Shopping close
  1. high crime
  2. not safe
  3. noisy

Price: N/A

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: No
  • Appearance: none

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Single with kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 2 years
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Navy, O-3
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Pensacola, FL

"Safe neighborhood, Great neighbors!"

Quiet deadend street. Close proximity to Ghent, Norfolk Zoo, Botanical Gardens. Short drive to VA Beach and Mt. Trashmore (large kid play area, kite flying, running etc) About two miles from the base so traffic is not an issue. All around great area!

Pros Cons
  1. many young professionals starting out
  2. play ground within a block
  3. large running/walking community
  1. homes are older, (1940's)

Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Appearance: none

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 5 years
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# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Wexford Terrace/Colony Point Norfolk VA 0.4 mi
2 Talbot Park Norfolk VA 0.6 mi
3 Riverpoint Norfolk VA 1.2 mi
4 Jamestown Crescent Norfolk VA 1.6 mi
5 Larchmont Norfolk VA 1.7 mi
6 Colonial Place Norfolk VA 1.8 mi
7 Lafayette Shores Norfolk VA 2 mi
8 Riverview Norfolk VA 2 mi
9 Lochhaven Norfolk VA 2.1 mi
10 Winona Norfolk VA 2.1 mi
11 Bel Aire/South Bayview Norfolk VA 2.3 mi
12 Park Place Norfolk VA 2.6 mi
13 Ghent Norfolk VA 3.2 mi
14 West Ghent Norfolk VA 3.4 mi
15 Ghent Norfolk VA 3.4 mi
16 Park View Portsmouth VA 5.2 mi
17 East Beach Norfolk VA 5.2 mi
18 Fairlawn Estates Norfolk VA 5.8 mi
19 Cypress Point Virginia Beach VA 6.9 mi
20 Long Point Portsmouth VA 7 mi
21 Lake Shores Virginia Beach VA 7.1 mi
22 Ridgely Manor Virginia Beach VA 7.2 mi
23 Georgetown Estate Chesapeake VA 7.4 mi
24 Witchduck Condos Virginia Beach VA 7.4 mi
25 Lake Smith Terrace Virginia Beach VA 7.5 mi
# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Granby Elementary School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-5 4 0.4 mi
2 Suburban Park Elementary School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-5 4 0.7 mi
3 Traep - Norfolk Norfolk VA 23513 Public K-2 NR 1.5 mi
4 Norfolk Re-Ed Norfolk VA 23513 Public K-2 NR 1.5 mi
5 Crossroads School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-7 5 1.5 mi
6 Willard Model Elementary School Norfolk VA 23509 Public PK-5 5 1.8 mi
7 Mary Calcott Elementary School Norfolk VA 23503 Public PK-5 8 1.9 mi
8 Larchmont Elementary School Norfolk VA 23508 Public PK-5 9 2 mi
9 Sewells Point Elementary School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-5 8 2.1 mi
10 Camp Allen Elementary School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-5 6 2.2 mi
11 Norview Elementary School Norfolk VA 23513 Public PK-5 3 2.3 mi
12 The Academy Of International Studies At Rosemont Norfolk VA 23513 Public K-2 NR 2.3 mi
13 Gov. School For The Arts Norfolk VA 23508 Public K-2 NR 2.5 mi
14 Oceanair Elementary School Norfolk VA 23503 Public PK-5 4 2.5 mi
15 James Monroe Elementary School Norfolk VA 23508 Public PK-5 1 2.6 mi
16 Tanners Creek Elementary School Norfolk VA 23513 Public PK-5 3 2.6 mi
17 Madison Norfolk VA 23508 Public K-2 NR 2.7 mi
18 Bay View Elementary School Norfolk VA 23503 Public PK-5 6 2.8 mi
19 Lindenwood Elementary School Norfolk VA 23504 Public PK-5 1 3 mi
20 Larrymore Elementary School Norfolk VA 23518 Public PK-5 5 3.2 mi
21 Ocean View Elementary School Norfolk VA 23503 Public PK-5 6 3.2 mi
22 Sherwood Forest Elementary School Norfolk VA 23513 Public PK-5 2 3.2 mi
23 Tarrallton Elementary School Norfolk VA 23518 Public PK-5 7 3.2 mi
24 Willoughby Elementary School Norfolk VA 23503 Public PK-5 10 3.3 mi
25 Ghent Elementary School Norfolk VA 23517 Public K-8 7 3.3 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Crossroads School Norfolk VA 23505 Public PK-7 5 1.5 mi
2 Northside Middle School Norfolk VA 23503 Public 6-8 4 1.9 mi
3 Lafayette-Winona Middle School Norfolk VA 23509 Public 6-8 NR 2.1 mi
4 Norview Middle School Norfolk VA 23513 Public 6-8 4 2.4 mi
5 Norfolk Alternative Middle Norfolk VA 23508 Public 6-8 NR 2.7 mi
6 Blair Middle School Norfolk VA 23517 Public 6-8 4 3.2 mi
7 Ghent Elementary School Norfolk VA 23517 Public K-8 7 3.3 mi
8 Azalea Middle School Norfolk VA 23518 Public 6-8 4 3.7 mi
9 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 3.7 mi
10 Ruffner Middle School Norfolk VA 23504 Public 6-8 3 4.5 mi
11 Lake Taylor Middle School Norfolk VA 23502 Public 6-8 3 5.1 mi
12 Churchland Middle School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public 7-8 2 6.1 mi
13 Bayside Middle School Virginia Beach VA 23462 Public 6-8 4 7.2 mi
14 Oscar Smith Middle School Chesapeake VA 23324 Public 6-8 3 7.7 mi
15 Cradock Middle School Portsmouth VA 23702 Public 7-8 2 7.7 mi
16 Chesapeake Alternative School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public n/a NR 7.9 mi
17 Indian River Middle School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public 6-8 5 8 mi
18 Western Branch Middle School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 6-8 6 8.2 mi
19 Hunter B. Andrews Hampton VA 23661 Public PK-8 3 8.4 mi
20 Kemps Landing Magnet Virginia Beach VA 23462 Public 6-8 10 8.6 mi
21 Independence Middle School Virginia Beach VA 23455 Public 6-8 7 8.6 mi
22 Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep Chesapeake VA 23320 Public PK-12 NR 8.7 mi
23 Huntington Middle School Newport News VA 23607 Public 6-8 1 9.2 mi
24 Wm. E. Waters Middle School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public 7-8 2 9.3 mi
25 B.T. Washington Middle School Newport News VA 23607 Public 6-8 7 9.3 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Granby High School Norfolk VA 23505 Public 9-12 4 0.4 mi
2 Norview High School Norfolk VA 23513 Public 9-12 5 2.2 mi
3 Norfolk Alternative High Norfolk VA 23505 Public 9-12 NR 2.7 mi
4 Maury High School Norfolk VA 23517 Public 9-12 5 3.2 mi
5 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 3.7 mi
6 B. T. Washington High School Norfolk VA 23504 Public 9-12 2 4.1 mi
7 Norfolk Technical Center Norfolk VA 23502 Public 9-12 NR 4.8 mi
8 Lake Taylor High School Norfolk VA 23502 Public 9-12 1 5.3 mi
9 Churchland High School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public 9-12 5 5.6 mi
10 I.C. Norcom High School Portsmouth VA 23704 Public 9-12 3 5.7 mi
11 Bayside High School Virginia Beach VA 23455 Public 9-12 4 7.6 mi
12 Chesapeake Alternative School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public n/a NR 7.9 mi
13 Cradock Technical & Career Center Portsmouth VA 23702 Public 9-12 NR 8 mi
14 Indian River High School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public 9-12 6 8.2 mi
15 Western Branch High School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 9-12 8 8.4 mi
16 Phoebus High School Hampton VA 23663 Public 9-12 3 8.7 mi
17 Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep Chesapeake VA 23320 Public PK-12 NR 8.7 mi
18 Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public 9-12 4 8.9 mi
19 Kempsville High School Virginia Beach VA 23464 Public 9-12 5 9.1 mi
20 Princess Anne High School Virginia Beach VA 23462 Public 9-12 6 9.6 mi
21 Hampton High School Hampton VA 23669 Public 9-12 2 9.6 mi
22 Kecoughtan High School Hampton VA 23669 Public 9-12 5 10.1 mi
23 Achievable Dream Middle/High School Newport News VA 23605 Public 6-12 4 10.4 mi
24 Tallwood High School Virginia Beach VA 23464 Public 9-12 6 10.4 mi
25 Heritage High School Newport News VA 23605 Public 9-12 2 10.5 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Norfolk Collegiate School Norfolk VA 23505 Private K-12 NR 0.3 mi
2 Norfolk Christian Lower School Norfolk VA 23505 Private PK-5 NR 0.5 mi
3 Norfolk Christian Schools Norfolk VA 23505 Private PK-12 NR 0.6 mi
4 Parkdale Private School Norfolk VA 23505 Private K NR 0.6 mi
5 Trinity Lutheran Church School Norfolk VA 23505 Private PK-5 NR 1.1 mi
6 Mclea School Norfolk VA 23518 Private PK-3 NR 1.5 mi
7 Ryan Academy of Norfolk Norfolk VA 23518 Private 1-8 NR 1.6 mi
8 St Patrick Catholic School Norfolk VA 23508 Private PK-8 NR 1.7 mi
9 Mcdonald Montessori Norfolk VA 23504 Private PK-3 NR 1.8 mi
10 Greenhill Farms Christian Academy Norfolk VA 23513 Private PK-5 NR 1.9 mi
11 Alpha Beta Cappa Academy Norfolk VA 23513 Private PK-1 NR 2 mi
12 True Vine Baptist School Norfolk VA 23518 Private 3-11 NR 2.2 mi
13 Christ The King Catholic School Norfolk VA 23509 Private PK-8 NR 2.3 mi
14 St. John Lutheran School Norfolk VA 23503 Private PK-1 NR 2.3 mi
15 Tabernacle Of Prayer Christian School & Child Cc Norfolk VA 23508 Private PK-12 NR 2.5 mi
16 Faith Academy School Of Excellence Norfolk VA 23504 Private PK-10 NR 2.7 mi
17 Ocean View Christian Academy Norfolk VA 23503 Private PK-8 NR 2.9 mi
18 Grace Baptist School Norfolk VA 23513 Private PK-6 NR 3 mi
19 St Pius X School Norfolk VA 23518 Private PK-8 NR 3.2 mi
20 Ghent Academy Norfolk VA 23517 Private PK-1 NR 3.2 mi
21 Calvary Christian School Norfolk VA 23518 Private PK-5 NR 3.3 mi
22 West Ghent School Norfolk VA 23507 Private PK-1 NR 3.4 mi
23 Lighthouse Christian Academy Norfolk VA 23513 Private PK-12 NR 3.5 mi
24 Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy Norfolk VA 23507 Private 9-11 NR 3.8 mi
25 Ghent Montessori School Norfolk VA 23507 Private PK-8 NR 3.9 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk VA 23509 Charter n/a NR 2.1 mi
2 Green Run Collegiate Virginia Beach VA 23453 Charter 9-12 6 11.8 mi
3 York River Academy Yorktown VA 23692 Charter 9-12 6 23.6 mi
4 Water's Edge Village School Corolla NC 27927 Charter K-6 NR 44.3 mi
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# Address Type City State Bedrooms Bathrooms Distance
1 7231 Newport ave For Sale Norfolk VA 2 1.5 0.2 mi
2 1025 Billings St For Sale Norfolk VA 4 2.5 3.4 mi
3 9502 N. River Road For Sale Suffolk VA 5 4.5 9.3 mi
4 5452 Glenville Circle For Rent Virginia Beach VA 3 2 9.4 mi
5 1423 Ivywood Road For Rent Virginia Beach VA 2 2 11.5 mi
6 210 Summerhouse Lane For Sale/Rent Isle of Wight VA 5 3 12.9 mi
7 701 Log Fern Lane For Sale Chesapeake VA 5 3.5 13.5 mi
8 1744 Madison Crossing Lane For Sale Virginia Beach VA 4 2.5 14 mi
9 639 Sea Turtle Way For Rent Newport News VA 3 2.5 14.6 mi
10 1828 Crestwynd Dr For Sale Chesapeake VA 4 2.5 15.4 mi
11 1241 Mozart drive For Rent Virginia Beach VA 4 2.5 18.1 mi

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