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$475,000
8days 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

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

At a glance

266 W Ocean View Ave is a land parcel in Norfolk, Virginia, sitting just minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. Whether you're envisioning a custom build or a long-term investment, this lot puts you in one of Hampton Roads' most sought-after coastal corridors.

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Why this home stands out

Waterfront-adjacent land this close to a major military installation is genuinely rare. At 266 W Ocean View Ave, you're looking at a blank canvas in a neighborhood defined by bay breezes, mature trees, and a mix of established homes and new construction. The Ocean View corridor has seen steady reinvestment for years, and a lot on this stretch carries real long-term appeal for anyone ready to build on their own terms.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Ocean View is one of Norfolk's most distinctive communities — a bayfront strip where the pace slows down and the horizon opens up over the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood has undergone meaningful revitalization over the past two decades, drawing homeowners who want coastal character without the price tag of Virginia Beach's oceanfront. You're in the northern edge of Norfolk here, which means easy access to the water, a walkable stretch of restaurants and shops along the main corridor, and a genuine neighborhood feel that larger parts of the city can't quite replicate. Norfolk itself is the urban anchor of Hampton Roads — home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts district, and a growing downtown waterfront. From Ocean View, you get the best of both: a quieter residential setting with the full resources of a major city just a short drive south. The 266 W Ocean View Ave Norfolk VA 23503 address places you squarely in that sweet spot.

What's nearby

Daily life is well-supported from this location. Grocery runs are straightforward with a Food Lion less than a mile away, and the Ocean View area has a growing lineup of local restaurants and coffee spots along the waterfront. Northside Park and the Ocean View Beach Park give you easy access to the bay for walks, fishing, or just watching the water. Naval Station Norfolk is roughly six minutes by car, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is about seven — a genuinely short commute for active-duty households. Interstate 64 is accessible nearby, connecting you to the broader Hampton Roads region in any direction.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

With Naval Station Norfolk just six minutes away and MARFORCOM Norfolk about seven, this lot sits in one of the most commute-friendly locations in all of Hampton Roads for active-duty households. A VA loan can be used for construction financing in many cases — worth exploring if you're considering building a home tailored to your family's needs rather than settling for existing inventory.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision is a custom home with bay views, a rooftop deck, or a design that simply couldn't exist in a standard subdivision, this parcel gives you the starting point. Ocean View is full of homes built with personality — craftsman bungalows, mid-century ranches, and newer modern builds all coexist here. A vacant lot on this corridor is a genuine opportunity to add something that's entirely yours.

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 this one of the shorter commutes available anywhere in the Hampton Roads market for base personnel.

What can you build on this lot at 266 W Ocean View Ave?

Zoning and allowable uses are determined by the City of Norfolk's planning and zoning department — a buyer or their builder should confirm permitted uses, setbacks, and density rules directly with the city before proceeding.

Is 266 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?

Given the property's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, flood zone status is an important due-diligence item — check FEMA's current flood maps and consult with a local insurance agent before making any build decisions.

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

The property sits along the Ocean View corridor, which runs directly adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline — public beach access points and waterfront parks are within easy walking or driving distance.

Are utilities available at 266 W Ocean View Ave?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, gas, and electric connections — should be verified directly with the City of Norfolk and relevant utility providers as part of any pre-purchase due diligence.

Curious about building in Ocean View or want to talk through VA loan construction options? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

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

See more Norfolk waterfront homes.

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

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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

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

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 ✓

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

$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 7, 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.

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

8 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 266 W Ocean View Ave 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 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

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

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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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