Norfolk Naval Base: Riverpoint
Riverpoint
On Norfolk Naval Base
Marine Corps, Officer
40-50 years old
Previously lived in: Jacksonville, NC
"Wonderful family neighborhood"
We bought our house in Riverpoint 13 years ago when my husband was in the Marine Corps, assigned to JFCOM. We loved the area so much he decided to get out of the Corps after 12 years service so we could stay. We love our house. The neighborhood is wonderful, full of friendly people. The homes on the river are quite expensive (~$1 million), so the neighbors are great people. We live in one of the most modest homes in the neighborhood, and I highly recommend that! Pretty neighborhood, quiet, little traffic, lots of green space between homes (unlike Larchmont, Colonial Place, or Riverview). Great area for our kids. The schools are not the best, so I recommend either private schools (Norfolk Collegiate and Norfolk Christian are very close) or getting a zone transfer to Larchmont Elementary (that's what we did).
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Price: $400-$650k
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Recommended: Yes
- Recommendations: Other comparable neighborhoods in Norfolk are Larchmont, Colonial Place, and Riverview.
- Appearance: well manicured with grass cut, common areas maintained, historic, neighborhood parks
Additional Information
- Family Type: Married with kids
- Current Resident: Yes
- Residency: 10 years
Navy, O-3
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Pensacola, Corpus Christi, Coronado, Orange Park
"Lots of retiree age but younger families moving in"
The people we met were nice but most were older and had lived there their whole adult lives. Younger families were starting to move in while we were there. Not a large military population but its expanding. Riverpoint is a fairly safe neighborhood but its very close to Granby St and there are so lower income apartments nearby as well. There is a great neighborhood park.
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Price: $250-$400k
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Recommended: Yes
- Appearance: none
Additional Information
- Family Type: Married with kids
- Current Resident: No
# | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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1 | Talbot Park | Norfolk | VA | 0.6 mi | |
2 | Jamestown Crescent | Norfolk | VA | 0.6 mi | |
3 | Colonial Place | Norfolk | VA | 0.7 mi | |
4 | Larchmont | Norfolk | VA | 0.9 mi | |
5 | Riverview | Norfolk | VA | 1.1 mi | |
6 | Wexford Terrace/Colony Point | Norfolk | VA | 1.2 mi | |
7 | Wards Corner | Norfolk | VA | 1.2 mi | |
8 | Winona | Norfolk | VA | 1.4 mi | |
9 | Lafayette Shores | Norfolk | VA | 1.4 mi | |
10 | Park Place | Norfolk | VA | 1.5 mi | |
11 | Lochhaven | Norfolk | VA | 2 mi | |
12 | Ghent | Norfolk | VA | 2.1 mi | |
13 | West Ghent | Norfolk | VA | 2.2 mi | |
14 | Ghent | Norfolk | VA | 2.2 mi | |
15 | Bel Aire/South Bayview | Norfolk | VA | 3.1 mi | |
16 | Park View | Portsmouth | VA | 4 mi | |
17 | Fairlawn Estates | Norfolk | VA | 5.6 mi | |
18 | East Beach | Norfolk | VA | 6 mi | |
19 | Long Point | Portsmouth | VA | 6.3 mi | |
20 | Georgetown Estate | Chesapeake | VA | 6.5 mi | |
21 | Burbage Grant | Suffolk | VA | 7 mi | |
22 | Cypress Point | Virginia Beach | VA | 7.1 mi | |
23 | Ridgely Manor | Virginia Beach | VA | 7.3 mi | |
24 | Witchduck Condos | Virginia Beach | VA | 7.4 mi | |
25 | Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing | Suffolk | VA | 7.4 mi |
# | Name | City | State | Zip | Type | Level | Rating | Distance |
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1 | Granby Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | PK-5 | 4 | 0.8 mi |
2 | Larchmont Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Public | PK-5 | 9 | 0.9 mi |
3 | Suburban Park Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | PK-5 | 4 | 1.3 mi |
4 | Willard Model Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23509 | Public | PK-5 | 5 | 1.3 mi |
5 | Gov. School For The Arts | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Public | K-2 | NR | 1.4 mi |
6 | James Monroe Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Public | PK-5 | 1 | 1.4 mi |
7 | Madison | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Public | K-2 | NR | 1.5 mi |
8 | W.H. Taylor Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Public | PK-5 | 6 | 2.1 mi |
9 | Lindenwood Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Public | PK-5 | 1 | 2.1 mi |
10 | Ghent Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23517 | Public | K-8 | 7 | 2.2 mi |
11 | Traep - Norfolk | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | K-2 | NR | 2.2 mi |
12 | Norfolk Re-Ed | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | K-2 | NR | 2.2 mi |
13 | Sewells Point Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | PK-5 | 8 | 2.3 mi |
14 | Crossroads School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | PK-7 | 5 | 2.5 mi |
15 | Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Public | PK-12 | NR | 2.5 mi |
16 | Norview Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | PK-5 | 3 | 2.6 mi |
17 | The Academy Of International Studies At Rosemont | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | K-2 | NR | 2.9 mi |
18 | P.B. Young Sr. Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23510 | Public | PK-5 | NR | 2.9 mi |
19 | Sherwood Forest Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | PK-5 | 2 | 3 mi |
20 | Tanners Creek Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | PK-5 | 3 | 3 mi |
21 | Jacox Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Public | PK-5 | 1 | 3 mi |
22 | Tidewater Park Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Public | PK-5 | 2 | 3.1 mi |
23 | Mary Calcott Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23503 | Public | PK-5 | 8 | 3.1 mi |
24 | Coleman Place Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | PK-5 | 1 | 3.2 mi |
25 | Campostella Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Public | PK-5 | 1 | 3.2 mi |
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# | Name | City | State | Zip | Type | Level | Rating | Distance |
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1 | Norfolk Alternative Middle | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Public | 6-8 | NR | 1.5 mi |
2 | Lafayette-Winona Middle School | Norfolk | VA | 23509 | Public | 6-8 | NR | 1.6 mi |
3 | Blair Middle School | Norfolk | VA | 23517 | Public | 6-8 | 4 | 2 mi |
4 | Ghent Elementary School | Norfolk | VA | 23517 | Public | K-8 | 7 | 2.2 mi |
5 | Crossroads School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | PK-7 | 5 | 2.5 mi |
6 | Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Public | PK-12 | NR | 2.5 mi |
7 | Norview Middle School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | 6-8 | 4 | 2.5 mi |
8 | Northside Middle School | Norfolk | VA | 23503 | Public | 6-8 | 4 | 3.1 mi |
9 | Ruffner Middle School | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Public | 6-8 | 3 | 3.5 mi |
10 | Azalea Middle School | Norfolk | VA | 23518 | Public | 6-8 | 4 | 4.3 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 | 5.3 mi |
13 | Cradock Middle School | Portsmouth | VA | 23702 | Public | 7-8 | 2 | 6.5 mi |
14 | Oscar Smith Middle School | Chesapeake | VA | 23324 | Public | 6-8 | 3 | 6.7 mi |
15 | Chesapeake Alternative School | Chesapeake | VA | 23325 | Public | n/a | NR | 7 mi |
16 | Indian River Middle School | Chesapeake | VA | 23325 | Public | 6-8 | 5 | 7.2 mi |
17 | Western Branch Middle School | Chesapeake | VA | 23321 | Public | 6-8 | 6 | 7.2 mi |
18 | Bayside Middle School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23462 | Public | 6-8 | 4 | 7.3 mi |
19 | Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep | Chesapeake | VA | 23320 | Public | PK-12 | NR | 7.9 mi |
20 | Wm. E. Waters Middle School | Portsmouth | VA | 23701 | Public | 7-8 | 2 | 8.1 mi |
21 | Kemps Landing Magnet | Virginia Beach | VA | 23462 | Public | 6-8 | 10 | 8.6 mi |
22 | Brandon Middle School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23464 | Public | 6-8 | 5 | 8.8 mi |
23 | Independence Middle School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23455 | Public | 6-8 | 7 | 8.9 mi |
24 | Hunter B. Andrews | Hampton | VA | 23661 | Public | PK-8 | 3 | 9.1 mi |
25 | Crestwood Middle School | Chesapeake | VA | 23320 | Public | 6-8 | 6 | 9.2 mi |
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# | Name | City | State | Zip | Type | Level | Rating | Distance |
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1 | Granby High School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | 9-12 | 4 | 0.9 mi |
2 | Norfolk Alternative High | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Public | 9-12 | NR | 1.5 mi |
3 | Maury High School | Norfolk | VA | 23517 | Public | 9-12 | 5 | 2.1 mi |
4 | Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Public | PK-12 | NR | 2.5 mi |
5 | Norview High School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Public | 9-12 | 5 | 2.6 mi |
6 | B. T. Washington High School | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Public | 9-12 | 2 | 3.2 mi |
7 | I.C. Norcom High School | Portsmouth | VA | 23704 | Public | 9-12 | 3 | 4.5 mi |
8 | Norfolk Technical Center | Norfolk | VA | 23502 | Public | 9-12 | NR | 4.7 mi |
9 | Churchland High School | Portsmouth | VA | 23703 | Public | 9-12 | 5 | 4.8 mi |
10 | Lake Taylor High School | Norfolk | VA | 23502 | Public | 9-12 | 1 | 5.2 mi |
11 | Cradock Technical & Career Center | Portsmouth | VA | 23702 | Public | 9-12 | NR | 6.8 mi |
12 | Chesapeake Alternative School | Chesapeake | VA | 23325 | Public | n/a | NR | 7 mi |
13 | Indian River High School | Chesapeake | VA | 23325 | Public | 9-12 | 6 | 7.3 mi |
14 | Western Branch High School | Chesapeake | VA | 23321 | Public | 9-12 | 8 | 7.4 mi |
15 | Woodrow Wilson High School | Portsmouth | VA | 23701 | Public | 9-12 | 4 | 7.8 mi |
16 | Bayside High School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23455 | Public | 9-12 | 4 | 7.8 mi |
17 | Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep | Chesapeake | VA | 23320 | Public | PK-12 | NR | 7.9 mi |
18 | Kempsville High School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23464 | Public | 9-12 | 5 | 8.8 mi |
19 | Princess Anne High School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23462 | Public | 9-12 | 6 | 9.6 mi |
20 | Phoebus High School | Hampton | VA | 23663 | Public | 9-12 | 3 | 9.6 mi |
21 | Tallwood High School | Virginia Beach | VA | 23464 | Public | 9-12 | 6 | 9.8 mi |
22 | Hampton High School | Hampton | VA | 23669 | Public | 9-12 | 2 | 10.2 mi |
23 | Deep Creek High School | Chesapeake | VA | 23323 | Public | 9-12 | 5 | 10.4 mi |
24 | Achievable Dream Middle/High School | Newport News | VA | 23605 | Public | 6-12 | 4 | 10.7 mi |
25 | Heritage High School | Newport News | VA | 23605 | Public | 9-12 | 2 | 10.9 mi |
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# | Name | City | State | Zip | Type | Level | Rating | Distance |
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1 | Trinity Lutheran Church School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Private | PK-5 | NR | 0.4 mi |
2 | St Patrick Catholic School | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Private | PK-8 | NR | 0.7 mi |
3 | Norfolk Christian Lower School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Private | PK-5 | NR | 0.8 mi |
4 | Mcdonald Montessori | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Private | PK-3 | NR | 0.8 mi |
5 | Norfolk Christian Schools | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Private | PK-12 | NR | 1 mi |
6 | Tabernacle Of Prayer Christian School & Child Cc | Norfolk | VA | 23508 | Private | PK-12 | NR | 1.3 mi |
7 | Norfolk Collegiate School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Private | K-12 | NR | 1.3 mi |
8 | Parkdale Private School | Norfolk | VA | 23505 | Private | K | NR | 1.6 mi |
9 | Christ The King Catholic School | Norfolk | VA | 23509 | Private | PK-8 | NR | 1.7 mi |
10 | Faith Academy School Of Excellence | Norfolk | VA | 23504 | Private | PK-10 | NR | 1.7 mi |
11 | Ghent Academy | Norfolk | VA | 23517 | Private | PK-1 | NR | 2.1 mi |
12 | West Ghent School | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Private | PK-1 | NR | 2.2 mi |
13 | Greenhill Farms Christian Academy | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Private | PK-5 | NR | 2.2 mi |
14 | Mclea School | Norfolk | VA | 23518 | Private | PK-3 | NR | 2.4 mi |
15 | Ryan Academy of Norfolk | Norfolk | VA | 23518 | Private | 1-8 | NR | 2.5 mi |
16 | Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Private | 9-11 | NR | 2.6 mi |
17 | Ghent Montessori School | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Private | PK-8 | NR | 2.7 mi |
18 | The Williams School | Norfolk | VA | 23507 | Private | K-8 | NR | 2.7 mi |
19 | Alpha Beta Cappa Academy | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Private | PK-1 | NR | 2.7 mi |
20 | Grace Baptist School | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Private | PK-6 | NR | 3 mi |
21 | First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School | Norfolk | VA | 23510 | Private | PK-3 | NR | 3 mi |
22 | True Vine Baptist School | Norfolk | VA | 23518 | Private | 3-11 | NR | 3.3 mi |
23 | St. John Lutheran School | Norfolk | VA | 23503 | Private | PK-1 | NR | 3.5 mi |
24 | Lighthouse Christian Academy | Norfolk | VA | 23513 | Private | PK-12 | NR | 3.5 mi |
25 | St Pius X School | Norfolk | VA | 23518 | Private | PK-8 | NR | 3.9 mi |
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# | Name | City | State | Zip | Type | Level | Rating | Distance |
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1 | The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood | Norfolk | VA | 23509 | Charter | n/a | NR | 1.6 mi |
2 | Green Run Collegiate | Virginia Beach | VA | 23453 | Charter | 9-12 | 6 | 11.6 mi |
3 | York River Academy | Yorktown | VA | 23692 | Charter | 9-12 | 6 | 24.2 mi |
4 | Water's Edge Village School | Corolla | NC | 27927 | Charter | K-6 | NR | 43.7 mi |
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Base | Distance |
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Norfolk Naval Base | 2.4 mi. |
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 3.6 mi. |
Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 4.1 mi. |
Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 5.6 mi. |
Fort Monroe | 7.6 mi. |
Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 7.7 mi. |
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 7.7 mi. |
Langley AFB | 13.3 mi. |
Oceana NAS | 15.4 mi. |
Fort Story | 15.8 mi. |
Dam Neck Naval Station | 19.7 mi. |
NSA Northwest Annex | 23.3 mi. |
Fort Eustis | 24.1 mi. |
Coast Guard Yorktown | 24.8 mi. |
Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 29.1 mi. |
Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 40.7 mi. |
Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 44.1 mi. |
# | Address | Type | City | State | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Distance |
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1 | 7231 Newport ave | For Sale | Norfolk | VA | 2 | 1.5 | 1 mi |
2 | 1025 Billings St | For Sale | Norfolk | VA | 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 mi |
3 | 9502 N. River Road | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 5 | 4.5 | 8.7 mi |
4 | 5452 Glenville Circle | For Rent | Virginia Beach | VA | 3 | 2 | 8.9 mi |
5 | 5969 Ludington Dr | For Sale | Virginia Beach | VA | 2 | 2.5 | 9.6 mi |
6 | 2013 Laycock Lane Unit #100 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 4 | 3.5 | 10.4 mi |
7 | 2022 Laycock Lane Unit #102 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 10.4 mi |
8 | 2024 Laycock Lane Unit #100 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 10.4 mi |
9 | 2023 Laycock Lane – Unit 102, Lot 80 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 2 | 2.5 | 10.5 mi |
10 | 2020 Laycock Lane Unit #101 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 10.5 mi |
11 | 1001 Ventana Street Unit #100 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 10.5 mi |
12 | 1003 Ventana Street Unit #101 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 2 | 2.5 | 10.5 mi |
13 | 1003 Ventana Street Unit #102 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 10.5 mi |
14 | 1003 Ventana Street Unit #105 | For Sale | Suffolk | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 10.5 mi |
15 | 1423 Ivywood Road | For Rent | Virginia Beach | VA | 2 | 2 | 11.2 mi |
16 | 701 Log Fern Lane | For Sale | Chesapeake | VA | 5 | 3.5 | 12.3 mi |
17 | 210 Summerhouse Lane | For Sale/Rent | Isle of Wight | VA | 5 | 3 | 12.6 mi |
18 | 1744 Madison Crossing Lane | For Sale | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 | 2.5 | 13.7 mi |
19 | 1828 Crestwynd Dr | For Sale | Chesapeake | VA | 4 | 2.5 | 14.6 mi |
20 | 639 Sea Turtle Way | For Rent | Newport News | VA | 3 | 2.5 | 15.1 mi |
21 | 1241 Mozart drive | For Rent | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 | 2.5 | 18 mi |