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NorfolkBAYVIEW BEACH1228 Oak Park Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10637706 · record updated Jul 9, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$260,000
$213 / sqft · est. $1,671/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,222sqft
37days on market

1228 Oak Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveResidential · built 1956 · BAYVIEW BEACH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Adorable ranch in the heart of Bayview & just a few blocks from the beach! This home is waiting for you to continue with its next chapter! Hard surface flooring throughout, wood cabinetry, fenced yard. Make this beach bungalow yours! (A/C unit roughly 2 years old)

Listing courtesy of Sarah Wood Bigler · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10637706

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A solid 1956 brick-era home at 1228 Oak Park Ave in Norfolk, Virginia 23503 — three bedrooms, one bath, 1,222 square feet, and a location that puts Naval Station Norfolk just seven minutes away and multiple waterfront parks within half a mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1228 Oak Park Ave apart is the combination of mid-century bones and an almost effortless proximity to water. Doc's Beach and Lake Modoc are both under half a mile away, so weekend mornings can start at the shoreline before you've even had coffee. Add a seven-minute drive to Naval Station Norfolk and you have a home that quietly checks a lot of practical boxes without asking you to compromise on lifestyle.

BAYVIEW BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Oak Park Ave sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk's 23503 zip code — a part of the city that feels genuinely lived-in and community-oriented rather than transient or overdeveloped. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes built in the postwar era, giving the area a consistency and scale that newer subdivisions rarely match. Neighbors tend to stay, and the blocks feel settled. For anyone exploring city of norfolk real estate, this corner of Norfolk rewards a closer look: you get urban convenience without the density, and waterfront access without the waterfront price tag. Norfolk itself is a city with real texture — a working naval port, a growing arts and dining scene downtown, and neighborhoods that each carry their own identity. The 23503 zip code sits close enough to the water and the base corridor to be genuinely practical for a wide range of buyers.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Cap'n Ron's is just 0.3 miles away for a casual meal, and Peppers Indian Cuisine and BIG BOSS BURRITOS 2 both land within half a mile when you want something different. Lake Modoc is a 0.4-mile walk for a quiet afternoon outdoors, and Doc's Beach at 0.5 miles gives you actual sand and water access without a long drive. Community Beach Park is under a mile out. Grocery runs are straightforward with a Dollar General under a mile away and two fuel-and-essentials stops — an Amoco and a bp — within 0.6 miles. A 7-Eleven is nearby for quick morning stops.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is seven minutes away by car, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is just eight. For active-duty households, that kind of commute is genuinely rare — and a VA loan can make a home like this one even more accessible. Three bedrooms gives you room to grow, and the surrounding neighborhood is stable and family-friendly without being far from base.

For first-time buyers

If you're looking at homes for sale in norfolk va 23518 or the broader 23503 corridor, 1228 Oak Park Ave is worth a serious look. The 1,222-square-foot layout is manageable without feeling cramped, the 1956 construction era means real materials and solid structure, and the walkable access to parks and restaurants means you won't feel isolated from the city even as a first-time homeowner.

More buyer questions

How far is 1228 Oak Park Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in this part of Norfolk.

What is the square footage and layout of 1228 Oak Park Ave?

The home offers 1,222 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1956 as a single-family residential property.

Are there parks or waterfront areas near 1228 Oak Park Ave?

Yes — Lake Modoc is 0.4 miles away, Doc's Beach is 0.5 miles, and Community Beach Park is under a mile, giving you multiple outdoor and waterfront options within easy walking or biking distance.

Is 1228 Oak Park Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.

Does 1228 Oak Park Ave have an HOA?

Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should verify during the due-diligence period.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get straight answers about 1228 Oak Park Ave and what it takes to make it yours.

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

1956

Price / sqft

$213

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,952/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637706

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

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

65-70 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

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

$1,671/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$246

Home insurance

$76

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

108% of $240,000

City assessment record · taxes $2,952/yr

Land share of assessed value

43% — $102,200

Improvements $137,800 · 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$320,000

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.

840 Brentwood DR · 1.6 mi · 1,200 sqft$309,900 sold 2026-06
8022 Chesapeake BLVD · 1.6 mi · 1,260 sqft$164,000 sold 2026-03
7948 Merritt ST · 1.7 mi · 1,150 sqft$318,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$213

Annual Taxes

$2,952

Monthly Tax

$246

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.14%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 2, 2026$260,000
Price reducedJul 9, 2026$260,000−$15,000
Currently listed$260,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

8% above assessment

Total Assessed

$240,000

Land

$102,200

Improvement

$137,800

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.

Market tempo

37 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1228 Oak Park 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 1228 Oak Park 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.
Are there parks near 1228 Oak Park Ave?+
Lake Modoc is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1228 Oak Park Ave?+
Amoco is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Cap'n Ron's (0.3 mi).
Does 1228 Oak Park Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1228 Oak Park Ave built?+
It was built in 1956, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Sarah Wood Bigler · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10637706

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1228 Oak Park Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10637706 · 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.