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$700,000
12days on market

1957 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveApartments 3+ · built 1962 · OCEAN VIEW EAST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Exceptional investment opportunity in Norfolk's sought-after Cottage Line neighborhood of Ocean View, just across the street from the Chesapeake Bay. This all-brick, 3,175 sq. ft. apartment building features five units, including four 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartments and one 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment. Situated on a high-elevation lot, the property does not require flood insurance and includes a detached garage generating additional rental income, plus an off-street parking lot at 1957 E. Ocean View Ave. Each unit is separately metered for electricity, with tenants paying their own electric. When fully leased, the property generates $5,775 per month in apartment rental income, plus an additional $600 per month from the detached garage. Unit E has been updated with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, an updated kitchen, and a refreshed bathroom, and is currently vacant for immediate showings. Occupied units require a minimum of 24 hours' notice.

Listing courtesy of Katie Howlett · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643752

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1957 E Ocean View Ave is a multi-unit apartment property built in 1962 in Norfolk's East Ocean View corridor, sitting minutes from two major military installations and within easy reach of the Chesapeake Bay waterfront that defines this corner of the city.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1957 E Ocean View Ave apart is its position on one of Norfolk's most recognizable coastal corridors — East Ocean View Avenue — where the bay breezes are real and the commute to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story clocks in at roughly seven minutes. The 1962 construction gives the building a mid-century solidity, and the multi-unit configuration makes this an address that works for a range of ownership goals beyond a single household.

OCEAN VIEW EAST and the Norfolk real estate market

East Ocean View is one of Norfolk's most distinctive waterfront communities, running along the northern edge of the city where the Chesapeake Bay meets neighborhood life in a way that's genuinely hard to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads. The area has been steadily reinvesting in itself — you'll find a mix of older cottages, updated bungalows, and multi-family buildings that reflect decades of coastal living rather than a single development wave. Ocean View Beach Park anchors the public waterfront, giving residents a place to walk, fish, or simply watch the bay traffic roll by. The broader Norfolk fabric here is relaxed and unpretentious, with a strong sense of community among long-term residents and newcomers alike. As a city, Norfolk offers a dense urban core, a thriving arts district, and one of the most active military presences on the East Coast — all accessible from East Ocean View without a long drive. The 1957 E Ocean View Ave Norfolk address puts you squarely in that sweet spot between coastal calm and city convenience.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from this address. Grocery options are within a short drive along Shore Drive and Little Creek Road, and the Ocean View area has seen a steady addition of local restaurants and coffee spots in recent years. Ocean View Beach Park is essentially in your backyard, and First Landing State Park across the water in Virginia Beach is a quick trip for hiking and paddling. The Oceanfront in Virginia Beach is reachable in under 20 minutes, and downtown Norfolk's Granby Street dining and entertainment corridor is roughly 15 minutes south. Pharmacies, hardware stores, and everyday retail cluster conveniently along the nearby commercial corridors.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and nine minutes to Naval Station Norfolk — it's rare to find an address that covers both installations so efficiently. For military households weighing a VA loan purchase, the commute math here is hard to argue with. East Ocean View has long been a go-to corridor for service members, and the bay-adjacent lifestyle is a genuine quality-of-life bonus on top of the location.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to buildings with a story rather than something that rolled off a 2020 assembly line, 1957 E Ocean View Ave delivers. The 1962 construction sits on one of Norfolk's most storied coastal streets, and the multi-unit format gives the property a scale and presence that single-family homes on the same block simply can't match. East Ocean View's evolving character makes this a compelling long-horizon address.

More buyer questions

How far is 1957 E Ocean View Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive typically runs about seven minutes, heading east along Shore Drive — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere in the East Ocean View corridor.

How far is 1957 E Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately nine minutes away by car, making this address one of the few in the area with practical proximity to both major installations simultaneously.

What is the flood zone status for 1957 E Ocean View Ave?

East Ocean View is a coastal neighborhood, so flood zone designation is an important consideration — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA mapping specific to this parcel.

What type of property is 1957 E Ocean View Ave?

It's a multi-unit apartment building — a 3-or-more-unit structure built in 1962, which is relatively uncommon on a street that's otherwise dominated by single-family and smaller duplex properties.

Where is 1957 E Ocean View Ave located within Norfolk?

The property sits in the East Ocean View section of Norfolk, Virginia 23503, along the primary coastal avenue that runs parallel to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline on the city's northern edge.

Want to know more about 1957 E Ocean View Ave or explore comparable properties in East Ocean View? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Apartments 3+

Year built

1962

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,540/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10643752

Interior

Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP

Construction & exterior

Foundation
Slab
Construction
Block
Roof
Poly Skin
Exterior
Brick

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Window/Wall
Water heater
Gas
Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric, Gas

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
50X150
Subdivision
OCEAN VIEW EAST
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Lot, Close to Mass Transit, Multi Car, Off Street
Possession
NEGOTIABLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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

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 neighborhood

Ocean View

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

$395K

Median sale · 12 mo

$260

Sold $/sq ft

26d

Days on market

68

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

$4,381/mo

Principal & interest

$3,632

Property tax

$545

Home insurance

$204

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

132% of $531,700

City assessment record · taxes $6,540/yr

Land share of assessed value

20% — $104,600

Improvements $427,100 · 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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$700,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$6,540

Monthly Tax

$545

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.93%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 10, 2026$700,000—
Currently listed—$700,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

32% above assessment

Total Assessed

$531,700

Land

$104,600

Improvement

$427,100

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

12 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 1957 E Ocean View Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bay View Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Norview (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1957 E Ocean View 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 1957 E Ocean View Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1957 E Ocean View Ave built?+
It was built in 1962, 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 Katie Howlett · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643752

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1957 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10643752 · 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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