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Colonial Flats

435 Virginia Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

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Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Hardwood Floors

About Colonial Flats

Stylish, vibrant, and walkable, Colonial Flats celebrates all things Norfolk. Colonial Flats, originally an old elementary school dating back to the 1920s, was completely renovated in 2021 to become premier apartment homes. Ideally situated, you're never more than a few minutes away from downtown, the waterfront, shopping, retail, dining, and the arts. Enjoy apartment touches like a spacious open-concept living/dining room, with modern cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Large, bright bedrooms give way to designer tiled bathrooms; each apartment also includes a full-sized washer and dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerator with ice maker. We make things easy with all utilities included. Parking, water, sewer, trash, electricity, and internet are all included in your monthly rent. Just pay one bill a month.

Colonial Flats is an apartment community located in Norfolk City County and the 23508 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Norfolk City Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • All Utilities Included
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Bike Racks
  • Full Sized Stackable Washer/Dryer
  • Hardwood Floors In Select Apartments
  • Historic Building
  • Off Street Parking
  • Refridgerator with Ice Maker
  • Skylight in Select Apartments
  • Soft Close White Cabinetry

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Grill

Picnic Area

Waterfront

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Waterfront

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Skylights

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Location
435 Virginia Ave, Norfolk,
VA 23508
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Neighborhood

Known for their historic Queen Anne and Victorian-style homes, the Colonial Place and Riverview neighborhoods bring a unique historic charm to the table. This reputation has been with the neighborhood for over 100 years. Residents of Colonial Place and Riverview appreciate being so close to the trendy shops and restaurants in Downtown Norfolk, located just three miles away. This district sits along the Lafayette River with easy access to Grandby Street, connecting the area to downtown. Apartments, houses, and condos available for rent range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this historic oasis.

Learn more about living in Colonial Place/Riverview 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Colonial Place/Riverview Norfolk, VA
Studio $1,408 $1,399
1 Bedroom $1,405 $1,387
2 Bedrooms $1,985 $1,524
3 Bedrooms $2,780 $1,915
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Old Dominion University
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Eastern Virginia Medical Sch.
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Norfolk State University
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Colonial Flats is within 5 minutes or 1.7 miles from Old Dominion University. It is also near Eastern Virginia Medical Sch. and Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus.
Schools
Granby Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
464 Students
Attendance Zone
Blair Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,149 Students
Attendance Zone
Maury High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,697 Students
Attendance Zone
Tabernacle Of Prayer Christian School & Child Cc
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
78 Students
Nearby
Mcdonald Montessori
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
34 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Norfolk include Evmc/Ft. Norfolk, located 2.4 miles from Colonial Flats. Colonial Flats is near Norfolk International, located 6.4 miles or 14 minutes away, and Newport News/Williamsburg International, located 26.4 miles or 39 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Evmc/Ft. Norfolk
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Monticello
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
York Street / Freemason
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Civic Plaza
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Macarthur Square
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Norfolk
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Newport News
Drive: 45 min 34.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norfolk International
 Drive: 14 min 6.4 mi
Newport News/Williamsburg International
 Drive: 39 min 26.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Colonial Flats.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Monarch Way at ODU
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Park Place Shops
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
The Ghent Market Shoppes
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Colonial Flats has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Virginia Zoo
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Fred Heutte Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Nauticus
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Children's Museum of Virginia
 Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Norfolk Botanical Garden
 Drive: 16 min 7.1 mi
Colonial Flats has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including Virginia Zoo, Fred Heutte Center, and Nauticus.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
Colonial Flats has 3 hospitals within 5.6 miles, the nearest is Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters which is 1.9 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Naval Saint Helena Annex
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Drive: 8 min 5.1 mi
U S Coast Guard Station
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
Colonial Flats has 3 military bases within 8.7 miles, the nearest is US Naval Saint Helena Annex which is 4.3 miles away and a 10 minute drive.

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