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$475,000
29days on market

266 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveLand and Farms · WILLOUGHBY BEACH

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Ocean ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,225/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642897

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Ocean

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric Avail, Gas Avail, Other, Telephone Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY BEACH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT

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

About this home

Build your dream home with beautiful view of Willoughby Beach on Chesapeake Bay.

Listing courtesy of Phi Tran · COVA Home Realty · REIN MLS #10642897

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

266 W Ocean View Ave is a rare land opportunity sitting steps from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in Norfolk's Ocean View corridor — one of Hampton Roads' most walkable waterfront strips, minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and loaded with beach-town character.

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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. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Norfolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Chesapeake Shores & Bayview 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

Raw land directly on W Ocean View Avenue is genuinely hard to come by. This parcel puts you at the intersection of bay breezes and urban convenience — the fishing pier is a short walk away, the beach is essentially your front yard, and two military installations are each under ten minutes by car. Whether you're envisioning a custom build or evaluating your options, the location does the heavy lifting before a single brick is laid.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Ocean View is Norfolk's northern waterfront edge, and W Ocean View Avenue is its main artery — a stretch where the Chesapeake Bay stays visible and the pace slows just enough to feel like a different city without actually leaving one. Norfolk itself is the anchor of Hampton Roads: a working port city with a deep military presence, a growing arts scene, and neighborhoods that range from Victorian-era Ghent to this breezy bay-side strip. The 23503 zip code covers the heart of Ocean View, a community that has been quietly reinventing itself over the past decade with new restaurants, yoga studios, and a genuine pride-of-place energy among longtime and newer residents alike. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here once they realize how much bay access and neighborhood walkability they can get without sacrificing proximity to base.

What's nearby

Daily life at 266 W Ocean View Ave runs at a pleasantly low-effort pace. Sarah Constant Beach Park and a local beach are both within 0.1 miles, making a morning walk to the water a genuine daily habit. The Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant is also steps away for waterfront dining, and The OV Beach Tavern is a short four-tenths of a mile down the strip. Mudita Cafe & Bar handles your coffee ritual at 0.4 miles, with a Starbucks Coffee Company another block beyond that. Harris Teeter and Dollar General are both within half a mile for grocery runs. Ocean View Yoga sits 0.4 miles away for fitness, and Monkey Bottom Park is just 0.2 miles for outdoor time.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is six minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is just seven — making this parcel one of the shortest commutes you'll find in the entire region. For active-duty families weighing a VA loan to build rather than buy existing, land this close to two installations rarely surfaces. The beach-adjacent lifestyle is a bonus that tends to stick around long after orders change.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision is a custom home where the Chesapeake Bay is part of the daily backdrop, this is the kind of address that makes it possible. Ocean View has a distinct personality — part beach town, part working-city neighborhood — and W Ocean View Avenue sits right at its core. Those browsing homes for sale in 23503 looking for something to make their own will find this parcel worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 266 W Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately six minutes by car from 266 W Ocean View Ave, making it one of the closest buildable parcels to the base available in Norfolk. MARFORCOM Norfolk is just seven minutes away.

What is the flood zone status for 266 W Ocean View Ave?

Given the waterfront location in the Ocean View corridor, flood zone designation is an important consideration for this parcel — check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA flood zone classification and map details.

Where is 266 W Ocean View Ave located relative to the Chesapeake Bay?

The property sits directly on W Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk's bayfront corridor, with Sarah Constant Beach Park and a local beach access point both within 0.1 miles of the address.

What schools serve this address?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Ocean View Elementary School will want to verify current zoning with Norfolk Public Schools directly, as district boundaries can change.

Is there an HOA associated with 266 W Ocean View Ave?

No HOA is associated with this parcel, giving future owners full flexibility in how they choose to develop or use the land within applicable city zoning guidelines.

Curious whether this Ocean View parcel fits your vision? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corridor well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible here.

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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

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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

$2,872/mo

Principal & interest

$2,465

Property tax

$269

Home insurance

$139

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

69% of $689,800

City assessment record · taxes $3,225/yr

Land share of assessed value

37% — $255,800

Improvements $434,000 · assessor record ✓

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$475,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$3,225

Monthly Tax

$269

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.68%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 6, 2026$475,000—
Currently listed—$475,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

31% below assessment

Total Assessed

$689,800

Land

$255,800

Improvement

$434,000

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.

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Market tempo

29 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Is 266 W Ocean View Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ocean View Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Northside Middle School (VaHome School Score 3/10), Granby (VaHome School Score 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 266 W 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.
Is 266 W Ocean View Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Ocean.
Does 266 W Ocean View Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

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266 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10642897 · 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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