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Wards Corner Apts

347 Fort Worth Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505

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Property Information

  • Built in 1970
  • 10 units/2 stories

About Wards Corner Apts

Find your new place at Wards Corner in Norfolk, VA. The 347 Fort Worth Ave location in the 23505 neighborhood of Norfolk is a terrific place to live. The leasing team is available to help you find your dream apartment. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by the Wards Corner leasing office to schedule a tour.

Wards Corner Apts is an apartment community located in Norfolk City County and the 23505 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Norfolk City Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
347 Fort Worth Ave, Norfolk,
VA 23505
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City - Norfolk

Living in Norfolk combines coastal charm with maritime heritage. This historic port city offers housing options from row houses in the Freemason district to waterfront apartments in Ocean View, with current average rents ranging from $1,283 for one-bedroom units to $1,800 for three-bedroom homes. Downtown Norfolk features the Chrysler Museum of Art, the Waterside district, and Town Point Park, which hosts community events throughout the year. Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base, serves as a cornerstone of the local economy.

The 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden provides year-round natural beauty, while Community Beach, Ocean View Beach, and Sarah Constant Beach offer access to the Chesapeake Bay. The Elizabeth River Trail winds through the city, connecting neighborhoods and offering waterfront views. Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School anchor the education sector.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Cottage Row Park/Denby Park Norfolk, VA
Studio - $1,382
1 Bedroom $757 $1,373
2 Bedrooms $939 $1,509
3 Bedrooms - $1,889

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 548 Sq Ft $875 $1,137 $1,199
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 727 Sq Ft $995 $1,271 $1,435
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Old Dominion University
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus
Drive: 9 min 5.3 mi
Eastern Virginia Medical Sch.
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
Norfolk State University
Drive: 13 min 6.8 mi
Wards Corner Apts is within 10 minutes or 4.9 miles from Old Dominion University. It is also near Eastern Virginia Medical Sch. and Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus.
Schools
Granby High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,837 Students
Attendance Zone
Mclea School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
4 Students
Nearby
Norfolk Collegiate School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
555 Students
Nearby
Parkdale Private School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Norfolk include Monticello, located 5.2 miles from Wards Corner Apts. Wards Corner Apts is near Norfolk International, located 4.4 miles or 9 minutes away, and Newport News/Williamsburg International, located 24.0 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Monticello
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
York Street / Freemason
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Evmc/Ft. Norfolk
Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
Ballentine / Broad Creek
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Nsu
Drive: 13 min 7.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Norfolk
Drive: 11 min 6.3 mi
Newport News
Drive: 41 min 31.9 mi
Williamsburg Amtrak Station
Drive: 54 min 41.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norfolk International
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Newport News/Williamsburg International
 Drive: 35 min 24.0 mi

Walkability Near Wards Corner Apts

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Wards Corner Apts.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
East Little Creek
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Little Creek Shops
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
City of Norfolk Shopping Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Wards Corner Apts has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Virginia Zoo
 Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Norfolk Botanical Garden
 Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Fred Heutte Center
 Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Nauticus
 Drive: 10 min 5.7 mi
Tidewater Arboretum
 Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Wards Corner Apts has 5 parks within 6.4 miles, including Virginia Zoo, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and Fred Heutte Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Drive: 11 min 7.1 mi
Wards Corner Apts has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters which is 5.6 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Drive: 4 min 2.6 mi
Norfolk Naval Base
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Norfolk Naval Aviation Depot
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Wards Corner Apts has 3 military bases within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Norfolk Naval Air Station which is 2.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
 
 
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Does Wards Corner Apts have in-unit laundry?

Wards Corner Apts does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Wards Corner Apts?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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Is Wards Corner Apts pet-friendly?

Wards Corner Apts does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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