1315 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Why this home stands out

What makes 1315 Little Bay Ave stand out is the rare combination of genuine waterfront neighborhood character and near-zero commute distance to two major military installations. Willoughby Beach is a tight-knit peninsula community where the Chesapeake Bay sets the backdrop for daily life — and that beach access at 13th View Street is literally steps from your front door. Not many addresses in Hampton Roads can claim both.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Willoughby Beach occupies the northern tip of Norfolk's Ocean View corridor, jutting out into the Chesapeake Bay on a narrow peninsula that gives it a small-town-by-the-water feel unlike almost anywhere else in the city. Streets here are quiet and residential, lined with a mix of mid-century and later-era homes, and the bay is never far from view. For service members and families weighing military housing Norfolk options, this neighborhood consistently rises to the top — the commute to Naval Station Norfolk is measured in minutes, not miles. Norfolk itself is Virginia's second-largest city, anchored by one of the world's largest naval complexes and a genuinely diverse urban fabric that includes a thriving arts scene, an international airport, and miles of waterfront. Willoughby Beach sits at the calmer, more residential end of that spectrum. The neighborhood is bounded by water on three sides, which means traffic stays low and the sense of community stays high. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other and weekend mornings tend to drift toward the shoreline.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. The 13th View Street Beach Access is just 0.1 miles away — a two-minute walk to sand and bay water — and the 12th View Beach Access adds another option only 0.3 miles out. When you want a quick bite, 24/7 OV Eats is 0.2 miles away and lives up to its name with around-the-clock hours. Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar, just 0.3 miles out, is a local favorite for seafood and waterfront-adjacent dining. A 7-Eleven at 0.3 miles covers coffee runs and convenience needs without a long drive.

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