Why this home stands out
Scale and location rarely come together like this. At 5,500 square feet across five bedrooms and five full baths, 1442 W Ocean View Ave gives large households genuine room to breathe — and then some. Add a 2007 build year (solid construction, modern systems), a sub-three-minute drive to Naval Station Norfolk, and two beach access points within a quarter mile, and you have a property that's genuinely hard to replicate anywhere in Hampton Roads.
WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market
Ocean View is one of Norfolk's most quietly compelling waterfront corridors — a stretch of the city where residential streets run parallel to the Chesapeake Bay and the pace of life slows down noticeably. The western end, where 1442 W Ocean View Ave sits, feels especially grounded: a mix of established homes, a handful of newer builds, and neighbors who tend to stay for years. You're not in a subdivision with a gatehouse and a clubhouse — you're in a real neighborhood with water at the end of the block. Norfolk itself is a city that earns its reputation. It's the largest naval installation in the world, a working waterfront, a growing arts district, and a food scene that keeps getting better. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here after realizing that Ocean View delivers waterfront lifestyle without the Virginia Beach price premium. The 23503 zip code keeps you close to everything — bases, bridges, downtown — without the congestion.
What's nearby
Beach access is the headline: 13th View Street Beach Access is 0.2 miles away, and 12th View Beach Access is just 0.3 miles — both within easy walking distance for morning walks or afternoon swims. Willoughby By The Bay, a local waterfront restaurant, is 0.3 miles from the front door, and Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar is 0.4 miles away for something more casual. Day-to-day convenience is handled by a 7-Eleven at 0.4 miles for quick stops. The broader Ocean View area connects easily to grocery stores, pharmacies, and the full range of Norfolk retail along Shore Drive and beyond.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and four minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — this address is about as PCS-friendly as it gets. At 5,500 square feet, there's room for a large family, a home office, and a guest suite for visiting family. VA loan eligibility makes a property at this scale more accessible than many buyers expect, and the Ocean View waterfront location holds its appeal through multiple duty-station cycles.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and five full baths across 5,500 square feet means everyone gets space — and then there's still room left over. Built in 2007, the home carries modern bones: updated systems, solid construction, and a layout designed for the way families actually live. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Oceanair Elementary will find that this address puts them squarely in both attendance zones while delivering a waterfront lifestyle that's genuinely rare at this square footage.
More buyer questions
How far is 1442 W Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive is approximately three minutes — Naval Station Norfolk's main gate is less than a mile and a half away, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in all of Norfolk.
Is 1442 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?
Ocean View properties sit close to the Chesapeake Bay, so flood zone status is an important detail to verify — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation for this specific address.
What beach access is available near 1442 W Ocean View Ave?
Two public beach access points are within easy walking distance: 13th View Street Beach Access at 0.2 miles and 12th View Beach Access at 0.3 miles, both providing direct access to the Chesapeake Bay.
How big is the home at 1442 W Ocean View Ave?
The home measures 5,500 square feet with five bedrooms and five full baths, built in 2007 — one of the larger single-family footprints you'll find among homes for sale in 23503.
Does 1442 W Ocean View Ave have an HOA?
This property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory homeowners association, though buyers should confirm current HOA status during the due-diligence period.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ocean View and the Norfolk waterfront market inside and out — reach out to get the full picture on 1442 W Ocean View Ave.
