This move-in ready 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in River Forest Shores offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The primary bedroom includes a spacious walk-in closet, with three additional bedrooms providing flexibility for guests, a home office, or growing needs. Come outside to enjoy a beautifully maintained, mature yard with a fully fenced backyard - great for relaxing or entertaining. The large deck, shaded by established trees, creates a private outdoor retreat, and the shed offers extra storage. Centrally located near shopping, dining, and interstate access, this home makes everyday living a breeze! (Some photos may have been virtually enhanced for marketing purposes.)
Listing courtesy of Natalie Rusnak · RE/MAX Allegiance · REIN MLS #10637642
A solid 1958 four-bedroom home on Oetjen Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia, offering 1,504 square feet of living space, two full baths, and a location that puts two major military installations within a ten-minute drive — practical, comfortable, and genuinely convenient.
Built in 1958, 5928 Oetjen Boulevard carries the kind of structural bones that newer construction rarely matches — wider lots, thicker walls, and a floor plan that actually breathes. Four bedrooms across 1,504 square feet means everyone gets a door to close. Two full baths keep the morning routine moving. And with USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard both reachable in about ten minutes, the commute math works in your favor from day one.
River Forrest Shores and the Norfolk real estate market
Oetjen Boulevard sits in a quietly established residential pocket of Norfolk — the kind of street where neighbors have been around long enough to wave from the driveway. The surrounding area is a mid-century grid of single-family homes with mature trees and a lived-in character that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to develop. This part of Norfolk is tucked between the Elizabeth River corridor and the city's central commercial spine, giving you access to urban conveniences without the density that comes with them. If you've been searching for a norfolk va house that feels like a real neighborhood rather than a development phase, this corner of the city delivers. Norfolk itself is one of the most dynamic cities on the East Coast — home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts district, and a waterfront that draws people from across Hampton Roads. The 23502 zip code is a practical, no-nonsense address with strong bones and genuine community character.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy to manage from Oetjen Boulevard. Haven Inn Bar & Grill is just 0.4 miles away — close enough for a weeknight dinner without planning ahead. Hampton Roads Sports Academy is at the same distance, which is handy if fitness or youth athletics are part of your routine. A short drive brings you to Ichran Japanese Ramen, Arby's, and Tim Hortons at under a mile out, plus Cool Flames Cafe and Trinidad Latin Store rounding out the grocery and coffee options near the 1.0-mile mark. Hunts Pointe Park is 0.6 miles away for outdoor time, and Poplar Hall Park adds another green option at 0.9 miles. Top Flight Gymnastics Camp and Excalibur Gymnastics are both within 0.8 miles — a real plus for families with active kids.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each about ten minutes from Oetjen Boulevard — a commute window that makes duty-day logistics significantly less stressful. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom home even more accessible, and the four-bedroom layout gives you the flexibility to set up a home office, a guest room, or dedicated space for kids without anyone feeling crowded.
Room to grow
Four bedrooms and two full baths give a growing family real room to spread out, and the 1958 construction means you're working with a lot footprint and room separation that newer builds often sacrifice for open-plan trends. Add two parks within a mile, multiple youth fitness programs nearby, and a neighborhood with genuine long-term residents — this is the kind of address where families tend to stay.
More buyer questions
How far is 5928 Oetjen Blvd from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately ten minutes from 5928 Oetjen Boulevard under typical traffic conditions. The route follows well-connected surface roads through the city with no major highway dependency.
How far is 5928 Oetjen Blvd from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also about ten minutes away, making this address a practical option for Coast Guard personnel looking to minimize their daily commute.
What is the square footage and layout of 5928 Oetjen Blvd?
The home offers 1,504 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1958 as a single-family residential property.
Is 5928 Oetjen Blvd in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23502 zip code.
Are there parks near 5928 Oetjen Blvd?
Yes — Hunts Pointe Park is 0.6 miles away and Poplar Hall Park is 0.9 miles out, giving you two accessible outdoor options within easy walking or biking distance.
Want to know more about 5928 Oetjen Blvd or the surrounding Norfolk neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out and let's talk.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
20min·7.3mi
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NNSY
Navy
24min·8.4mi
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NMCP
Navy
25min·8.7mi
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Little Creek
Navy
22min·8.9mi
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USCG Finance Ctr
Coast Guard
22min·10.1mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510104
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
10.2 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Poplar Halls is a neighborhood on the east side of Norfolk, in the 23502 ZIP code. Military Highway, Virginia Beach Boulevard and Interstate 264 frame the area.
$355KMedian sale · 12 mo
$191Sold $/sq ft
21dDays on market
5For sale now
$76KHH income
50.8%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,048/mo
Principal & interest
$1,660
Property tax
$294
Home insurance
$93
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 & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$360,000 – $425,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 5928 Oetjen Blvd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Fairlawn Elementary, Lake Taylor School (VaHome School Score 1.7/10), BT Washington. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5928 Oetjen Blvd 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 there a gym near 5928 Oetjen Blvd?
Yes — Hampton Roads Sports Academy is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5928 Oetjen Blvd?
Hunts Pointe Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 5928 Oetjen Blvd?
Trinidad Latin Store is about 1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Haven Inn Bar & Grill (0.4 mi).
Does 5928 Oetjen Blvd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5928 Oetjen Blvd built?
It was built in 1958, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Natalie Rusnak · RE/MAX Allegiance · REIN MLS #10637642
5928 Oetjen Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 · MLS #10637642 · 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.
