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431 W Ocean View AVE, NORFOLK VA 23503 - Main photo
$210,000
138days on market

431 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveLand and Farms · WILLOUGHBY TERRACE

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,180/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10626133

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric Avail, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
50 X 150
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY TERRACE
Zoning
R-12
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
@CLOSING

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

About this home

Value in Land! Home is tear down or major rehab. DO NOT ENTER HOME WITHOUT THE LISTING AGENT PRESENT

Listing courtesy of Sarah Harrison · Proactive Real Estate Services · REIN MLS #10626133

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

431 W Ocean View Ave is a land parcel in Norfolk, Virginia, sitting steps from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and just five minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. It's a rare opportunity to plant roots — or build from the ground up — in one of Hampton Roads' most energetic waterfront corridors.

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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

Vacant land directly on West Ocean View Avenue is genuinely hard to come by. This address puts you on one of Norfolk's most iconic coastal streets, where the Chesapeake Bay is practically your backyard. Whether you're envisioning a custom home designed exactly to your specs or a long-term hold in a rapidly evolving beachfront neighborhood, the location alone makes 431 W Ocean View Ave worth a serious look.

WILLOUGHBY TERRACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Ocean View is Norfolk's northernmost coastal stretch, running along the Chesapeake Bay with a personality that's equal parts laid-back beach town and tight-knit community. The area has seen steady reinvestment over the past decade — new construction, renovated cottages, and a growing restaurant and café scene have all raised the neighborhood's profile without erasing its unpretentious, salt-air character. West Ocean View Avenue itself is the spine of it all, connecting beach access points, local eateries, and the fishing pier that longtime residents treat as a community living room. Norfolk as a city offers deep cultural roots, a robust arts scene downtown, and one of the largest naval complexes in the world right at the neighborhood's doorstep. For anyone drawn to coastal living with real urban infrastructure behind it, Ocean View in Norfolk delivers a combination that's genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads.

What's nearby

Daily life at 431 W Ocean View Ave is remarkably convenient for a beachfront address. Sarah Constant Beach Park and a local beach are both within 0.1 miles, making morning walks on the sand a realistic part of your routine. The Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant is equally close for a casual meal with water views, and The OV Beach Tavern is just 0.4 miles away for evenings out. Mudita Cafe & Bar and Starbucks are both within half a mile when you need a proper coffee. Groceries are covered by Harris Teeter and Dollar General, each about 0.5 miles out. Ocean View Yoga and The Yoga Space are nearby for fitness, and Monkey Bottom Park is just 0.2 miles away for outdoor recreation.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is a five-minute drive from this address, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is just six minutes out — making 431 W Ocean View Ave one of the closest buildable parcels to both installations in the city. For military families using a VA loan to finance new construction, a lot this well-positioned rarely surfaces. Short commutes and Chesapeake Bay views in the same package is a combination worth acting on.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision is a home that's entirely yours — designed from the foundation up to match how you actually live — this Ocean View parcel gives you a blank canvas on one of Norfolk's most storied coastal streets. You're not inheriting someone else's floor plan or compromising on layout. You're choosing the windows, the orientation, the porch size. Few addresses in Hampton Roads offer that kind of creative latitude this close to the water.

More buyer questions

How far is 431 W Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately five minutes, making this one of the closest available land parcels to the base in the city of Norfolk.

What type of property is 431 W Ocean View Ave?

This is a land and farms parcel — a vacant lot on West Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia, suited for new construction or long-term land holding.

Is 431 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?

Given its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, flood zone status is an important factor to verify — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation.

Where is the nearest beach to 431 W Ocean View Ave?

Sarah Constant Beach Park and a local beach access point are both within 0.1 miles, essentially walkable from the property.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase land and build a home at this address?

VA loans can sometimes be used for new construction, though the process differs from a standard purchase — speaking with a VA loan specialist about construction-to-permanent financing options is the best first step.

Curious whether this Ocean View parcel fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan know this coastal corridor well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible at 431 W Ocean View Ave.

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

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 AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

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

$1,416/mo

Principal & interest

$1,090

Property tax

$265

Home insurance

$61

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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$210,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$3,180

Monthly Tax

$265

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.51%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 19, 2026$210,000—
Currently listed—$210,000—

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

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Market tempo

138 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

Is 431 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 431 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 431 W Ocean View Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Sarah Harrison · Proactive Real Estate Services · REIN MLS #10626133

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431 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10626133 · 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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