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4beds
2.1baths
1,962sqft
42days on market

1531 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Under ContractResidential · built 1976 · WILLOUGHBY TERRACE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1976

Price / sqft

$219

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,075/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10642994

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,962
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
PBR with Bath, Screened Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Picket,Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
65X100X55
Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY TERRACE
Zoning
R-7
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEME
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Solid well built 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Bayview, move in ready. Brand New Kitchen just installed with new ceramic tile floor, new cabinets & new counter tops. Whole house freshly painted throughout & new carpet. The Owners have taken great care of their home over the years keeping everything updated. With a living room, dining room and a den it gives you plenty of room to spread out. Large corner lot on a Culdesac. And the Location is Great located between Norfolks NAS/NOB and Little Creek Joint Forces Base, Easy to get to Downtown, ODU, Sentara, HRBT. Best of all it is just a few blocks to the Beach in Ocean View, You can enjoy life on the Chesapeake Bay this summer !

Listing courtesy of Marilyn Lipieko · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10642994

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home built in 1976, sitting less than a mile from Chesapeake Bay beach access and eight minutes from both Naval Station Norfolk and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — a rare dual-base location that makes 1531 Modoc Ave one of the more practical Norfolk homes for sale.

Keep searching in Norfolk

See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23503, homes for sale zoned for Norview High School, and homes for sale zoned for Bay View Elementary. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Norfolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Ocean View homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1531 Modoc Ave apart is the geography. Two major installations — Naval Station Norfolk and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — are each about eight minutes away, which is genuinely uncommon. Layer in a beach access point just three-tenths of a mile down the road, a neighborhood lake under a mile out, and nearly 2,000 square feet across four bedrooms, and you have a property that checks a lot of boxes without asking you to compromise on location.

WILLOUGHBY TERRACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Modoc Ave sits in the 23503 zip code on Norfolk's north side, in a residential pocket that feels quieter than its proximity to two military bases might suggest. Streets here are lined with established homes from the 1970s and early 1980s, and the neighborhood has a settled, lived-in character — neighbors who know each other, mature trees, and a pace that slows down once you turn off the main corridors. The Chesapeake Bay shoreline is genuinely close; Grove St. Beach Access is a three-minute walk, and Doc's Beach is under a mile. Lake Modoc adds a second natural anchor nearby. Norfolk as a city brings the full range of urban amenities — downtown arts, waterfront dining, major medical centers — while this corner of it stays residential and approachable. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in 23503 precisely because the water access and base proximity are hard to match anywhere else in the city.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Modoc Ave. Peppers Indian Cuisine and Big Boss Burritos 2 are both under a mile for dinner without a commute. The 7-Eleven at 0.4 miles handles quick coffee runs or last-minute grabs. For grocery shopping, Joan Brant is 0.7 miles out, with Amoco and bp both within a mile as well. Grove St. Beach Access at 0.3 miles is the headline — a walkable beach connection that most Norfolk addresses simply cannot offer. Doc's Beach and Lake Modoc round out the outdoor options, giving you sand, water, and a lake all within a short drive or bike ride.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and eight minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — that dual-base positioning is genuinely rare and makes 1531 Modoc Ave worth a close look for any service member weighing a VA loan purchase. Four bedrooms give a growing family room to spread out, and the beach access down the street is the kind of perk that makes a PCS feel like an upgrade rather than a disruption.

For families upgrading

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Norview High School and homes for sale zoned for Bay View Elementary will find 1531 Modoc Ave offers the square footage — nearly 2,000 feet across four bedrooms and two and a half baths — to support a household that has outgrown its starter home. Add walkable beach access and a neighborhood lake nearby, and the lifestyle argument makes itself.

More buyer questions

How far is 1531 Modoc Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential streets to the base in the 23503 area.

How far is 1531 Modoc Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is also about eight minutes away, which is an unusual combination — dual-base proximity at that distance from a single address is not common in Norfolk.

Is 1531 Modoc Ave walkable to the beach?

Yes — Grove St. Beach Access is 0.3 miles away, roughly a five-minute walk, and Doc's Beach is under a mile for a slightly longer outing.

What is the flood zone status for 1531 Modoc Ave?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page; we recommend reviewing it and discussing flood insurance implications with your agent.

Does 1531 Modoc Ave have an HOA?

Based on available information, this property does not carry an HOA, which means no mandatory association fees or governing covenants tied to a homeowners association.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out to get a full picture of homes for sale in 23503 and schedule a walkthrough of 1531 Modoc Ave.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

70-75 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)

Explore this neighborhood

Ocean View

Ocean View is a waterfront neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its access to the Chesapeake Bay and maritime character.

$406K

Median sale · 12 mo

$256

Sold $/sq ft

31d

Days on market

69

For sale now

$61K

HH income

36.5%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,696/mo

Principal & interest

$2,231

Property tax

$340

Home insurance

$125

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

130% of $331,300

City assessment record · taxes $4,075/yr

Land share of assessed value

28% — $92,400

Improvements $238,900 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$331,248 – $435,000

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.

6846 Woodridge DR · 2.3 mi · 2,146 sqft$435,000 sold 2026-02
1072 Joyner ST · 2.3 mi · 2,146 sqft$410,000 sold 2026-04
1818 TULANE RD · 2.5 mi · 1,805 sqft$345,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$430,000

Price / Sq Ft

$219

Annual Taxes

$4,075

Monthly Tax

$340

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.95%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 7, 2026$430,000—
Price reducedAug 12, 2026$430,000−$19,000
Currently listed—$430,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

30% above assessment

Total Assessed

$331,300

Land

$92,400

Improvement

$238,900

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.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1531 Modoc Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bay View Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Norview (VaHome School Score 2.7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1531 Modoc 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 1531 Modoc Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1531 Modoc Ave built?+
It was built in 1976, per the listing record.

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

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1531 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10642994 · 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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