3017 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

Why this home stands out

New construction in an established waterside neighborhood is genuinely rare, and 3017 Pretty Lake Avenue delivers exactly that. You get the character and mature street presence of Ocean View without inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance. Four bedrooms and 2,600 square feet give growing households real room to breathe, and the half-bath means guests never have to share. Among Norfolk homes for sale, a 2026-built single-family this close to two major bases is a short list.

OCEAN VIEW and the Norfolk real estate market

Ocean View sits along the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay in the northeastern corner of Norfolk, and it has a personality all its own — part beach town, part tight-knit residential community. The streets here run close to the water, the pace is a little slower, and neighbors tend to know each other by name. Pretty Lake Avenue specifically sits in the calmer interior of the neighborhood, shielded from the busier beach-strip traffic while still close enough to feel the salt air. Norfolk as a city wraps around Ocean View with all the infrastructure of a major metro: a robust road network, Virginia's largest naval installation just across town, and a downtown arts and dining scene about twenty minutes south. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land in Ocean View because it threads the needle between affordability, community feel, and genuine proximity to the water. The 23518 zip code covers this pocket of the city and draws buyers who want suburban calm without suburban sprawl.

What's nearby

Daily life at 3017 Pretty Lake Avenue is remarkably walkable for a neighborhood this close to the bay. Pretty Lake Playground is just 0.2 miles away — a two-minute walk — and Bay Oaks Park is another block beyond that at 0.3 miles. Tarrallton Park adds a third green option at 0.6 miles. For food, Jessy's Taqueria and Chanello's Pizza are both within 0.4 miles, and Karla's Beach House is half a mile out for a sit-down meal with a beach-town vibe. Groceries are covered at Amoco about a mile away. If fitness is part of your routine, Project SixKiller Performance at 0.6 miles and Xtras Fitness + Wellness at 0.9 miles give you two solid options without a long drive.

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