5049 Ocean Way, Norfolk, VA 23518

Why this home stands out

What sets 5049 Ocean Way apart is the combination of serious square footage and an almost unbeatable military commute. At 2,850 square feet, there's genuine room to spread out — four bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and space that doesn't feel like a compromise. Layer on a three-minute drive to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and a fourteen-minute run to Naval Station Norfolk, and this address does a lot of heavy lifting for households that care about both space and base access.

BAY POINT and the Norfolk real estate market

Ocean Way sits in the East Beach corridor of Norfolk — a neighborhood that trades city-grid density for a more relaxed, coastal pace without actually being far from anything. The streets here feel residential and unhurried, but you're still firmly inside Norfolk, with all the infrastructure and amenities that implies. East Beach itself is a planned community that brought new construction and walkable green space to this corner of the city in the early 2000s, and the area has matured nicely in the two-plus decades since. Neighbors tend to be a mix of military families, longtime locals, and people who discovered that waterfront-adjacent living in this zip code punches well above its weight. If you're sorting through homes for sale in Norfolk and want a neighborhood that feels genuinely livable — not just convenient — East Beach and the Ocean Way block are worth a close look. Norfolk as a whole is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and this one earns its reputation.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op is just 0.6 miles away for fresh groceries, and Pleasant Avenue Park is a three-minute walk at 0.3 miles. Garden Pergola Park is another 0.4 miles out when you want a change of scenery. For dining, Surf Rider Bay Point is practically around the corner at 0.4 miles, and both Longboards East Beach Waterfront Dining and Tiki Bar and Magnolia and Marlin are within 0.6 miles — solid options for a weeknight out or a weekend with friends. COVA Brewing Company rounds out the social scene at 0.7 miles. Fitness is covered by East Beach Training Studio (0.6 mi), Fit Body Boot Camp (0.7 mi), and Little Creek Gym (0.9 mi). East Beach Fountain Square and Park ties the whole neighborhood together at 0.6 miles.

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