Why this home stands out
Built in 2016, this property skips the guesswork that comes with older stock — think current electrical, modern plumbing, and energy-efficient systems already in place. At 2,284 square feet with four bedrooms and a half bath on the main level, the layout gives everyone room to spread out without sacrificing the close-in location that makes Norfolk so practical for the people who live and work here.
OCEAN VIEW COTTAGE and the Norfolk real estate market
The 23503 zip code sits in the northeastern corner of Norfolk, a section of the city that balances residential calm with genuine urban convenience. If you've been searching homes for sale in norfolk va 23503, this pocket of the city tends to catch people off guard — it's closer to the water, closer to the bases, and more established than many assume. Norfolk itself is one of the most dynamic mid-size cities on the East Coast, anchored by a working waterfront, a growing arts and dining scene downtown, and the kind of military-community infrastructure that makes transitions smoother. The 23503 zip connects you quickly to both the interstate and the bay, so whether your commute runs toward the shipyards, the bases, or the business district, you're rarely fighting the worst of it. Neighbors here tend to put down roots — the area has the feel of a place people choose intentionally, not just land in.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Hillside Avenue. Grocery runs, pharmacy stops, and coffee before work are all handled within a short drive, with the commercial corridors along Little Creek Road and Ocean View Avenue covering most of what you need. Chesapeake Beach and the Ocean View shoreline are close enough to become a regular habit rather than a weekend event. Lafayette River access points and city park space give the area a natural exhale. For a bigger outing, downtown Norfolk's restaurants, Waterside District, and the Chrysler Museum of Art are under 20 minutes away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and eight to MARFORCOM Norfolk — that's the kind of commute that actually changes how a tour feels. A VA loan can make a 2016-built home like this one a strong fit for eligible buyers, and the 23503 zip puts you inside the base perimeter in almost no time. Four bedrooms handle the family, and the modern construction means fewer surprises between now and your next set of orders.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,284 square feet of 2016 construction give a growing family real room to grow into — not just for now, but for the next several years. The half bath on the main level is the kind of detail that sounds small until you've lived without it. Add a location that keeps Ocean View's shoreline and the city's everyday conveniences within easy reach, and 1024 Hillside Avenue starts to feel like a genuine long-term move.
More buyer questions
How far is 1024 Hillside Avenue from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes by car from 1024 Hillside Avenue, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in this part of the city.
What is the square footage and layout of 1024 Hillside Avenue?
The home offers 2,284 square feet with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing a practical layout spread across a 2016-built structure that reflects current building standards.
Is 1024 Hillside Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
How old is the home at 1024 Hillside Avenue?
The home was built in 2016, placing it among the newer construction in the 23503 zip code and meaning most major systems are relatively modern.
Where is 1024 Hillside Avenue relative to Ocean View and downtown Norfolk?
The property sits in the 23503 zip code in northeastern Norfolk, putting the Ocean View shoreline just minutes away and downtown Norfolk's Waterside District roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to talk through what 1024 Hillside Avenue could look like for your situation — no pressure, just straight answers.
