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NorfolkBAYVIEW BEACH1147 Modoc Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10635843 · record updated Jun 10, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$350,000
$242 / sqft · est. $2,042/mo →
1,446sqft
16days on market

1147 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Under ContractMulti Family Residential · built 1984 · BAYVIEW BEACH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

These side-by-side duplexes in Bayview are only 5 blocks to the beach! Nice opportunity for Investors or a Buyer looking to live in one side and rent the other.

Listing courtesy of Ken Belkofer · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10635843

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

1147 Modoc Ave is a 1,446-square-foot multi-family property in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1984 and sitting just minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. With Lake Modoc a short walk away and the waterfront close by, daily life here comes with some genuine perks.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1147 Modoc Ave apart is the combination of multi-family flexibility and an unbeatable location wedge between two military installations and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. At 1,446 square feet and built in 1984, the property offers solid bones in a part of Norfolk where water, parks, and quick base access all converge in a way that's genuinely hard to replicate.

BAYVIEW BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Modoc Avenue sits in a waterfront-adjacent corner of Norfolk where the streets feel residential and the bay is never far from view. This part of the city draws people who want proximity to the water without the premium of a front-row address — and they tend to stay. Lake Modoc is just 0.3 miles away, Doc's Beach is half a mile, and Community Beach Park is under a mile, so outdoor time is built right into the rhythm of the week. If you've been searching through houses for sale norfolk virginia and wondering where the sweet spot between access and affordability lies, this neighborhood deserves a close look. Norfolk as a city brings the full package: a working waterfront, a growing downtown, arts venues, and one of the most significant naval presences on the East Coast. The area around Modoc Ave specifically has a tight-knit, established feel — the kind of block where neighbors recognize each other and the streets stay quiet in the evenings.

What's nearby

Cap'n Ron's is just 0.2 miles away — an easy walk for a casual meal — and Big Boss Burritos 2 is under half a mile when you want something quick and satisfying. The 7-Eleven at 0.5 miles covers coffee and convenience any hour of the day. For everyday essentials, an Amoco and a bp station are both 0.6 miles out, and Dollar General is under a mile. When you want to move your body, The Yoga Space is about a mile away. And the parks are the real draw: Lake Modoc at 0.3 miles, Doc's Beach at 0.5, and Community Beach Park at 0.6 — three distinct outdoor spots within easy reach.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is a seven-minute drive from 1147 Modoc Ave, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is just eight minutes out. That kind of dual-base proximity is rare, and it makes this address a natural fit for military households — especially those using a VA loan to maximize buying power. The waterfront parks nearby add a quality-of-life dimension that makes the location feel like more than just a commute calculation.

For buyers drawn to character

Multi-family properties in walkable, water-adjacent Norfolk neighborhoods don't come up constantly — and when they do, the ones with this kind of park access and base proximity tend to move. Built in 1984, 1147 Modoc Ave has the kind of established neighborhood context that newer construction simply can't manufacture. If you're drawn to norfolk va homes with real character and practical upside, this address checks both boxes.

More buyer questions

How far is 1147 Modoc Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately seven minutes by car from 1147 Modoc Ave, making it one of the more convenient addresses in the city for active-duty personnel and civilian employees at the base.

What type of property is 1147 Modoc Ave?

1147 Modoc Ave is classified as a multi-family residential property, built in 1984, with a total of 1,446 square feet.

Are there parks or waterfront areas near 1147 Modoc Ave?

Yes — Lake Modoc is 0.3 miles away, Doc's Beach is 0.5 miles, and Community Beach Park is 0.6 miles, giving you three distinct outdoor and waterfront options within easy walking or biking distance.

Is 1147 Modoc Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

Does 1147 Modoc Ave have an HOA?

Based on available property data, there is no HOA associated with 1147 Modoc Ave — though you should confirm this detail during the due-diligence period of any transaction.

Want to know more about 1147 Modoc Ave or other properties in Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$242

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,488/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10635843

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane evacuation zone: Zone C · VDEM Know Your Zone

Outside all mapped AICUZ jet-noise contours and Accident Potential Zones.

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,042/mo

Principal & interest

$1,816

Property tax

$124

Home insurance

$102

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

139% of $252,300

City assessment record · taxes $1,488/yr

Land share of assessed value

44% — $112,200

Improvements $140,100 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$164,000$327,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

7816 Caribou AVE · 1.9 mi · 1,575 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-06
8022 Chesapeake BLVD · 1.7 mi · 1,260 sqft$164,000 sold 2026-03
2324 Calvin AVE · 2.1 mi · 1,380 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$350,000

Price / Sq Ft

$242

Annual Taxes

$1,488

Monthly Tax

$124

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.43%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 25, 2026$350,000
Currently listed$350,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

39% above assessment

Total Assessed

$252,300

Land

$112,200

Improvement

$140,100

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Norfolk Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1147 Modoc Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Oceanair Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Norview (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1147 Modoc Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1147 Modoc Ave?+
Yes — The Yoga Space is about 1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1147 Modoc Ave?+
Lake Modoc is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1147 Modoc Ave?+
Amoco is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is BIG BOSS BURRITOS 2 (0.4 mi).
Does 1147 Modoc Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1147 Modoc Ave built?+
It was built in 1984, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Ken Belkofer · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10635843

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1147 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10635843 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.