1240 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Why this home stands out

What sets 1240 Little Bay Avenue apart is the combination of military-base proximity and genuine coastal access that's rare even among Norfolk homes for sale. You're three minutes from the gate at Naval Station Norfolk, four minutes from MARFORCOM, and a short two-block walk to public beach access on the Chesapeake Bay — all from a mid-century single-family home on a quiet residential street.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Little Bay Avenue sits in the Ocean View corridor of Norfolk, Virginia — a stretch of the city that runs along the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay and has been quietly drawing buyers who want waterfront lifestyle without waterfront prices. The neighborhood has a relaxed, lived-in character: older homes, mature trees, and streets that dead-end near the water. It's the kind of area where neighbors know each other and beach walks happen on a Tuesday morning. Norfolk itself is one of the most strategically located cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a growing downtown arts and dining scene, and direct access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk will find that the Ocean View area offers something distinct: a slower pace, bay breezes, and a neighborhood identity built around the water rather than the commute.

What's nearby

Daily life around 1240 Little Bay Avenue is easy and walkable. The 13th View Street Beach Access is just 0.2 miles away, and 12th View Beach Access is another block down — both give you direct entry to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. For dinner, Willoughby By The Bay is a 0.3-mile walk, and Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar is 0.4 miles out — a solid neighborhood spot for seafood and casual evenings. A 7-Eleven is also 0.4 miles away for quick morning coffee and essentials. Everything you need for a low-key coastal routine is within a short walk or a five-minute drive.

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