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$500,000
$293 / sqft · est. $3,140/mo →
3beds
3baths
1,704sqft
0days on market

1201 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

New ListingResidential · built 1910 · OCEAN VIEW

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 1201 E Ocean View Ave. Just seconds from the beach, this beautifully updated home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Relax on the large wraparound front porch with views of the bay before stepping inside, where you're welcomed by a spacious living room that flows into the dining room. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, tile flooring, and ample cabinet space, while real hardwood floors extend throughout the main living areas. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide added flexibility. Upstairs, you'll find brand-new carpet, along with an oversized primary suite featuring a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom.Outside, the property offers a large side driveway, a spacious fenced yard with a patio, storage shed and an oversized detached one-car garage. Enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, and the beach.

Listing courtesy of Brittany Hendrickson · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10643385

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1910-built, three-bedroom, three-bath home on East Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia — just seven minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. At 1,704 square feet, this century-old property sits steps from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in one of the city's most distinctive coastal corridors.

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Why this home stands out

Homes built in 1910 carry a character that newer construction simply can't replicate — thick walls, mature proportions, and a sense of permanence that feels earned. At 1201 E Ocean View Ave, you get that historic backbone alongside three full baths, which is genuinely rare for a home of this era and size. The Ocean View Avenue address itself is the differentiator: you're living on the water-facing spine of Norfolk's northern coast.

OCEAN VIEW and the Norfolk real estate market

East Ocean View is Norfolk's laid-back coastal edge — a neighborhood where the Chesapeake Bay is a constant presence rather than a weekend destination. The streets here have a relaxed, unpretentious energy: fishing piers, a beachfront park, local seafood spots, and a community that's been shaped as much by the water as by the city behind it. It's a far cry from the dense urban core, yet you're still firmly inside Norfolk city limits with full access to everything the region offers. The primary keyword for this stretch — East Ocean View Ave Norfolk VA — captures exactly what draws people here: an address that puts bay breezes and shoreline access into everyday life. Norfolk itself is the anchor of Hampton Roads, home to the world's largest naval base, a growing downtown arts and restaurant scene, and easy connections across the region via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and interstate network. Living here means you're close to everything without feeling like you're in the middle of it.

What's nearby

Daily life along this stretch of East Ocean View Avenue is well-supported. Sarah Constant Beach Park is within easy walking distance for morning walks along the bay. Grocery runs are straightforward with options in the nearby Northside corridor. The Ocean View fishing pier is a short drive east for weekend casts. For coffee and casual dining, the Granby Street commercial strip is roughly ten minutes south. Norfolk Naval Station's main gate sits just seven minutes away — a commute that's hard to beat anywhere in Hampton Roads. MARFORCOM Norfolk is eight minutes in the same direction.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and eight to MARFORCOM makes 1201 E Ocean View Ave one of the more strategically located addresses in Hampton Roads for active-duty families. Three bedrooms and three full baths give you the space to actually live comfortably — not just survive a tour. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the 1910 construction means the lot and footprint are generous by modern standards.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past identical subdivision homes waiting for something with actual history, a 1910 build on the Chesapeake Bay corridor is worth a serious look. The bones here are over a century old, the street has genuine coastal identity, and three full baths mean you're not sacrificing modern livability for the sake of character. East Ocean View Avenue has a personality that newer neighborhoods spend decades trying to manufacture.

More buyer questions

How far is 1201 E Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the shorter commutes available to sailors and civilians working on base. The route along East Ocean View Avenue connects directly to the base's main gate access roads.

What year was 1201 E Ocean View Ave built?

The home was built in 1910, making it over 110 years old. That era of construction in Norfolk typically features solid framing, larger lot footprints, and architectural details that distinguish it from mid-century and modern builds.

Is 1201 E Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?

East Ocean View is a coastal neighborhood adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay, so flood zone designation is a relevant question for this address. Check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA flood zone classification and insurance implications.

How many bathrooms does 1201 E Ocean View Ave have?

The home has three full bathrooms — an unusually high count for a 1,704-square-foot home built in 1910, when single-bath configurations were the norm. That ratio adds meaningful day-to-day convenience for a household of any size.

What is the East Ocean View neighborhood like in Norfolk?

East Ocean View is a coastal residential neighborhood on Norfolk's northern edge, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay. It has a relaxed, waterfront-community character with beach access, fishing piers, and a mix of historic and mid-century homes along tree-lined streets.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straight-talking walkthrough of what 1201 E Ocean View Ave means for your situation.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1910

Price / sqft

$293

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,802/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10643385

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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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

$3,140/mo

Principal & interest

$2,594

Property tax

$400

Home insurance

$146

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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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

$280,000 – $399,000

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 · 2.1 mi · 1,575 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-06
8016 Chesapeake BLVD · 1.9 mi · 1,890 sqft$345,000 sold 2026-03
7923 Moose AVE · 2 mi · 1,992 sqft$352,400 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$500,000

Price / Sq Ft

$293

Annual Taxes

$4,802

Monthly Tax

$400

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.96%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 10, 2026$500,000—
Currently listed—$500,000—

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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

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1201 E Ocean View Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ocean View Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Norview (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1201 E Ocean View 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.
Does 1201 E Ocean View Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1201 E Ocean View Ave built?+
It was built in 1910, per the listing record.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Brittany Hendrickson · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10643385

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1201 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10643385 · 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.

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