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$599,990
$291 / sqft · est. $3,771/mo →
5beds
4baths
2,062sqft
57days on market

1557 Chela Ave #A, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveResidential · built 2026 · WILLOUGHBY BEACH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

NEW CONSTRUCTION STEPS TO BEACH ACCESS! Gorgeous NEW condo. Beach so close! Priced to sell. Welcome to this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bath home in sought-after Willoughby Spit, offering over 2,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space. The open airy 3-story floor plan is ideal for coastal living, featuring expansive windows that fill the home with natural light & multiple balconies w/ beautiful bay views.The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, large center island, custom cabinetry, all flowing seamlessly into the breakfast area & spacious main living area, perfect for entertaining. The second-floor primary suite provides a private retreat w/ double vanities, a tiled walk-in shower, generous walk-in closet. With 5 spacious bedrooms & 4 full baths, there is room for everyone to enjoy comfort and privacy. Located just steps from beach access, this home offers the best of modern coastal living with convenient proximity to parks, military bases, the airport, and major interstate

Listing courtesy of Rachel Lewis · Realty Source · REIN MLS #10635792

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Our read on this home

At a glance

1557 Chela Ave #A is a brand-new 2026-built five-bedroom, four-bath home in Norfolk, steps from the Chesapeake Bay and three minutes from Naval Station Norfolk — a rare combination of fresh construction, serious square footage, and unbeatable coastal access.

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Why this home stands out

New construction in 2026 means everything — mechanicals, finishes, roof, windows — is starting at zero. With five bedrooms and four full baths spread across 2,062 square feet, this home offers a bedroom-to-bath ratio that's genuinely hard to find at this size. Add a three-minute drive to Naval Station Norfolk and walkable beach access, and 1557 Chela Ave #A occupies a very short list.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Chela Avenue sits in the Willoughby section of Norfolk, a compact waterfront peninsula that juts into the Chesapeake Bay at the northern tip of the city. The vibe here is unhurried and genuinely coastal — neighbors walk to the water, fishing is a weekend ritual, and the skyline view across the bay is the kind of thing people move for. Norfolk itself is one of the most dynamic mid-sized cities on the East Coast, anchored by the world's largest naval station and layered with arts, dining, and history. For buyers exploring va loan homes norfolk, Willoughby is a standout pocket: close enough to every base to make commutes painless, yet far enough from the bustle to feel like a retreat. The neighborhood is tight-knit, the streets are quiet, and the bay is always in view.

What's nearby

Step outside and Willoughby By The Bay and Willoughby Fish House are both within a tenth of a mile — waterfront dining practically at your doorstep. Late-night hunger? 24/7 OV EATS is two blocks away. For a quick coffee run, a 7-Eleven is under a mile out. Beach access is equally close: the 13th View Street Beach Access is half a mile away, and the 12th View Beach Access is just a bit farther at 0.7 miles. Daily life here genuinely doesn't require a long drive for much.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is a three-minute drive from 1557 Chela Ave #A — and so is MARFORCOM Norfolk. For active-duty families, that proximity translates directly into time back in your day. A VA loan can make a new-construction home like this one more accessible than many buyers expect, and five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space, deployment or not.

For first-time buyers

If you've been searching through houses to buy in Norfolk and keep hitting walls — older homes needing work, tight layouts, dated systems — 1557 Chela Ave #A flips the script. Built in 2026, nothing here needs attention yet. Five bedrooms and four baths give you room to grow, and the walkable beach access and restaurant-lined street make it feel like a lifestyle upgrade from day one.

More buyer questions

How far is 1557 Chela Ave #A from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is roughly three minutes — Naval Station Norfolk is less than a mile and a half away, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in the city.

What year was 1557 Chela Ave #A built?

The home was built in 2026, making it brand-new construction with no deferred maintenance and all-current systems, finishes, and building codes.

Is 1557 Chela Ave #A in a flood zone?

Given its location on the Willoughby peninsula near the Chesapeake Bay, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1557 Chela Ave #A have?

The home has five bedrooms and four full bathrooms across 2,062 square feet — an unusually generous bedroom-to-bath ratio for a property this size.

Where is the nearest beach access to 1557 Chela Ave #A?

The 13th View Street Beach Access is approximately half a mile away, with the 12th View Beach Access just 0.7 miles out — both are easy walking or biking distance.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straight answer on timing, access, or anything else about 1557 Chela Ave #A.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2026

Price / sqft

$291

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,799/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10635792

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Approx. sqft
2,062
Stories
3
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
Balcony, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Fiber Cement
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY BEACH
Ownership
Condo
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Norfolk new construction homes.

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

In the Chesapeake Shores & Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk homes for sale →

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

$3,771/mo

Principal & interest

$3,113

Property tax

$483

Home insurance

$175

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

318% of $188,900

City assessment record · taxes $5,799/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $188,900

Improvements $0 · 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

$215,000 – $440,000

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.

9418 Atwood AVE · 2.1 mi · 2,081 sqft$215,000 sold 2026-01
9216 Rippard AVE · 1.9 mi · 1,878 sqft$329,900 sold 2026-06
9234 Peachtree ST · 2.2 mi · 2,200 sqft$410,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$599,990

Price / Sq Ft

$291

Annual Taxes

$5,799

Monthly Tax

$483

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 20, 2026$599,990—
Currently listed—$599,990—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

218% above assessment

Total Assessed

$188,900

Land

$188,900

Improvement

N/A

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

57 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 1557 Chela Ave #A in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ocean View Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1557 Chela Ave #A in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Are there parks near 1557 Chela Ave #A?+
13th View Street- Beach Access is about 0.5 miles away.
Does 1557 Chela Ave #A have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1557 Chela Ave #A built?+
It was built in 2026, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Rachel Lewis · Realty Source · REIN MLS #10635792

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1557 Chela Ave #A, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10635792 · 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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