Virginia Beach Real Estate

Norfolk Downtown living may mean less square footage and lack of a private garage, but it also means great restaurants, shopping and entertainment are all within walking distance.

More and more people, from young professionals to retirees, are becoming enamored with Downtown living. The number of Norfolk downtown residents has grown to 3,800...1,000 more than in 2000.

Downtown Norfolk council wants to show off what all the hype is about with a daylong Open House on Saturday, May 17 from 10AM to 6PM.

"It's an effort on our part to highlight the ease and attractiveness of the downtown urban lifestyle," said Stephen Fuschetti, DNC chairman. "We want to help people visualize what the downtown lifestyle really looks like."

The event, Downtown Lifestyle - A Taste of Downtown Living, features tours of 18 homes plus free classes and demonstrations. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $12 on Saturday.

Everything from traditional Freemason townhouses to airy lofts above Granby Street will be open. The tours include:

 Rotunda Building, a former office building on St. Paul's Boulevard,

The Rotunda, a 66-unit condo complex in downtown Norfolk. Prices run from $300-400K to $700-$900K.

Franklin Condominiums, Brambleton Avenue, which once housed the city's human services department.

Designed exclusively for 19 affluent families with discriminating taste and a desire for downtown living at its finest.

Enjoy the convenience of living within moments of such attractions as the Chrysler Museum, Harrison Opera House, and MacArthur Mall, then dine in some of the finest local restaurants on Granby Street.

 Harbor Heights, off Boush Steet.

Priced from the low $300s to $1.5 million. Luxury loft-style living with private parking, just minutes for dining, shopping, cultural venues, water activities and other recreation.

Tours will also include many occupied homes, and other model units.

Sale prices downtown range from $225,000 to $2 million. Monthly rentals go for $1,100 to more than $2,000.

Free shuttles will be available between tour sites.

Panel discussions and seminars will focus on the basics of downtown living. Among the topics are dog walking, trash pickup, parking, car washing and historic tax credits.

Other classes include decorating downtown residences and floral design. Tours of downtown churches and the Pagoda and its gardens also will be held. Many restaurants are offering specials.

Downtown Norfolk has continued to thrive, in spite of the housing slump in suburban areas. It is an exciting place to live! You might want to stop by, even if you aren't considering a move.

For more infomation about Downtown Norfolf living, visit our website, ButlerTeamHomes.com or give us a call at 866-222-0158 #550.

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