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$435,000
4beds
2baths
1,914sqft
$227per sqft
40days on market

177 W Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

SoldResidential · built 1939 · 0.37 acres · PAMLICO · MLS #10611979

Price per sqft$227compare with nearby salesSchools
GranbyHigh2.7
NorthsideMiddle1.8
Ocean ViewElementary2.4
VaHome School ScoreHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordSold for$435,000closed Feb 13, 2026Taxes$5,573/yrfrom the public recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Location, location, this beautiful remodeled historical home sits on a double sized (350ft deep) lot that could fit a second home. The rear lot has a new pier. This home features new vinyl windows, new HVAC 2025, new roof 2025, second floor bathroom remodeled in 2025, granite kitchen countertops, water heater 2023, over the past 5 years. This home even has the classic wood burning stove. The large detached garage has a work shop in the back. Behind the garage you have a green house. This home sets close to the military bases, beaches and malls.

Listing courtesy of John McSheffrey · Wainwright Real Estate · REIN MLS #10611979

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Marsh.

Frontage

Marsh ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1939
Price / sqft$227
HOANone
Taxes$5,573/yr
CountyNorfolk VA
WaterfrontYes
MLS #10611979

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,914
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Breakfast Area, Library, Office/Study, Pantry, Spare Room, Sun Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Marsh

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3700
Subdivision
PAMLICO
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Off Street
Possession
SIMPLE
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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Sources: REIN MLS record

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See all Norfolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23503, homes for sale zoned for Granby High School, and homes for sale zoned for Ocean View Elementary School. Nearby, look at Willoughby homes for sale, Norfolk waterfront homes for sale, Norfolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Norfolk.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighGranby High School
2.7/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25
MiddleNorthside Middle School
1.8/10
Down 1.2 from 2024–25
ElementaryOcean View Elementary School
2.4/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NS Norfolk

Navy

12min·2.9mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

14min·3.4mi

NSA HR

Navy

18min·4.7mi

Little Creek

Navy

19min·8.7mi

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)

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

Unmapped (likely Zone X)

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

10.7 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

No FEMA flood-hazard mapping at this exact point — typically means outside any Special Flood Hazard Area.

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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

65-70 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 neighborhoodWilloughby

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

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CostPayment calculator

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

$2,848/mo

Principal & interest

$2,257

Property tax

$464

Home insurance

$127

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

Price context: similar nearby homes$349,000 – $485,000The 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.
212 Forsythe ST · 2.5 mi · 1,913 sqft$349,000 sold 2026-05
1033 Avenue E · 2.7 mi · 1,920 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-05
417 Carl ST · 2.5 mi · 1,781 sqft$439,900 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$435,000

Price / Sq Ft

$227

Annual Taxes

$5,573

Monthly Tax

$464

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.28%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 30, 2026$435,000—
SoldFeb 13, 2026$435,000—

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
177 W Bay Avethis home$435,000421,914$227
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 177 W Bay 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 there a gym near 177 W Bay Ave?
Yes — CrossFit Norfolk is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 177 W Bay Ave?
Packwalk is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 177 W Bay Ave?
Beach Bay Mart is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is New york pizzeria (0.4 mi).
Is 177 W Bay Ave a waterfront property?
Yes. The listing record shows: Marsh.
Does 177 W Bay Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 177 W Bay Ave built?
It was built in 1939, 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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Listing courtesy of John McSheffrey · Wainwright Real Estate · REIN MLS #10611979

177 W Bay Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10611979 · 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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