MINUTES FROM THE OCEANVIEW BAY! Welcome home to the charming Pamlico neighborhood of Norfolk. Built in 2003, this 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home offers 1,608 square feet of comfortable, well-planned living, including a 410 square foot 2-car garage with a workshop! The house has been renovated with all new LVP, new carpet on the stairs, new light fixtures, new Hot Water Heater, new vanity and surround. The kitchen comes equipped with an electric range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and disposal. The great room is anchored by a gas fireplace, and a first floor primary bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a private bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with a covered deck, and a large newly built storage shed. This one checks every box and is newer than most houses in this neighborhood. Owner has taken good care of the house. Your beach house in a wonderful neighborhood awaits you!
Listing courtesy of Carter Fleck · Broadsight Realty · REIN MLS #10661001
168 W Leicester Ave is a 3-bed, 3-bath home built in 2003 in Norfolk's Ocean View area. At 1,608 square feet, it offers a practical layout with three full baths — a rare find at this size. Naval Station Norfolk is about four minutes away. This address puts daily life well within reach.
Three full bathrooms in a 1,608-square-foot home is genuinely uncommon. That layout gives everyone their own space without the squeeze. Built in 2003, the home sits in a part of Norfolk where the bay is close and the commute to the base is almost nonexistent. Packwalk park is two-tenths of a mile away. CrossFit Norfolk and Ov Fit are both within a half mile. The combination of base proximity, full baths, and walkable amenities is hard to replicate at this address class.
PAMLICO and the Norfolk real estate market
W Leicester Ave sits in Norfolk's Ocean View corridor — a waterfront-adjacent stretch of the city that runs along the Chesapeake Bay. The streets here are a mix of modest ranches, newer infill builds like this one, and the occasional cottage that's been updated over the decades. It's a low-key, residential feel without being isolated. Neighbors are close, but the blocks are quiet. Ocean View has seen steady reinvestment over the past two decades, and the area's character reflects that gradual shift. Anyone comparing Norfolk homes for sale in this zip code will notice how quickly you can reach the water, the base, or the interstate from here. Norfolk itself is one of the most connected cities in Hampton Roads. The Elizabeth River crossings, I-64, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel all feed into the broader region. Downtown Norfolk, with its restaurants and waterfront, is under 20 minutes south. The city's infrastructure and its military presence make it one of the most active real estate markets on the East Coast.
What's nearby
Packwalk is just 0.2 miles away — a quick trip with a dog or a short afternoon walk. Maple Park and Ocean View Dog Park are both about 0.6 miles out. New York Pizzeria is 0.4 miles for a no-effort dinner. Golden City is another half-mile option. CrossFit Norfolk and Ov Fit are both 0.4 miles away if you want a gym close to home. Beach Bay Mart and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 3 are both under a mile for grocery runs. The 7-Eleven at 0.5 miles covers quick stops for coffee or essentials.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Naval Station Norfolk is about four minutes from this address — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find in the city. MARFORCOM Norfolk is five minutes in the other direction. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of 23503, and the home's 2003 build year means systems and structure are relatively recent. That combination of short commute and financing flexibility is worth noting for anyone on orders.
For first-time buyers
Three full bathrooms in a sub-1,700-square-foot home gives you flexibility that most first purchases don't offer. The 2003 build year means you're not walking into a project — the bones are solid and the systems are younger. Packwalk is steps away. Grocery options, gyms, and restaurants are all under a mile. Among homes for sale in 23503, this address checks a lot of practical boxes without requiring a long wish list.
More buyer questions
How far is 168 W Leicester Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is about four minutes by car from this address. That makes it one of the closer residential streets to the main gate in this part of the city.
What school zone does 168 W Leicester Ave fall in?
This address is in the Norfolk City Public Schools district. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School or homes for sale zoned for Ocean View Elementary School should confirm current zoning directly with Norfolk City Public Schools, as boundaries can change.
Is 168 W Leicester Ave in a flood zone?
Ocean View is a waterfront-adjacent area, so flood zone status is worth checking carefully. The FloodRisk tile on this page shows the current FEMA designation for this address.
Does 168 W Leicester Ave have an HOA?
There is no HOA associated with this property. That means no monthly dues and no HOA restrictions on top of city code.
How close is 168 W Leicester Ave to the Chesapeake Bay?
The Ocean View waterfront is within about a half mile of this address. The neighborhood's bay access is one of its most consistent draws.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
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Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NS Norfolk
Navy
12min·2.9mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
14min·3.4mi
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NSA HR
Navy
18min·4.7mi
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Little Creek
Navy
19min·8.7mi
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NMCP
Navy
41min·10.8mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
11.2 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Willoughby is the western end of Norfolk's bayfront, in ZIP codes 23503 and 23505. Willoughby Spit is a narrow strip of sand. The Chesapeake Bay is on one side and Willoughby Bay on the other.
$325KMedian sale · 12 mo
$230Sold $/sq ft
24dDays on market
48For sale now
$64KHH income
39.7%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,569/mo
Principal & interest
$2,101
Property tax
$350
Home insurance
$118
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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment119% of $341,300City assessment record · taxes $4,198/yr
Land share of assessed value29% · $97,500Improvements $243,800 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$305,000 – $470,000The 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.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
19% above assessment
Total Assessed
$341,300
Land
$97,500
Improvement
$243,800
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:
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.
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$405,000
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Questions buyers ask
Is 168 W Leicester Ave in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ocean View Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.4/10), Northside Middle School (VaHome School Score 1.8/10), Granby (VaHome School Score 2.7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 168 W Leicester 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 168 W Leicester Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 168 W Leicester Ave built?
It was built in 2003, per the listing record.
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