Why this home stands out
What sets 822 W Ocean View Ave apart is the rare combination of early-twentieth-century architecture and generous square footage — nearly 3,000 square feet in a 1907-built home is genuinely uncommon in this corridor. You get the kind of room proportions, ceiling heights, and structural character that newer construction simply can't replicate, all within one of Norfolk's most convenient waterfront-adjacent addresses.
WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market
Ocean View sits along the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, and the stretch of W Ocean View Ave where 822 lives has a relaxed, salt-air personality that's hard to find this close to a major naval installation. The broader neighborhood has seen steady reinvestment over the past two decades — independent restaurants, waterfront parks, and a genuine sense of community have taken root here. Norfolk as a whole is a city of distinct, walkable pockets, and Ocean View is one of the more laid-back ones, balancing beach-town ease with urban access. Whether you're exploring norfolk virginia real estate for the first time or returning to a city you already know, this part of Norfolk rewards the closer look. You're in Norfolk proper, within Norfolk city limits — no county jurisdiction — which means direct access to city services and infrastructure. The bay views along this avenue, the morning light off the water, and the neighborhood's unhurried pace make it a genuinely livable address.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Grocery runs are quick with a Food Lion less than a mile away, and a handful of local coffee shops and casual dining spots line the Ocean View corridor within a short drive or bike ride. Northside Park and Ocean View Beach Park both sit close by, offering waterfront recreation without a long commute. For larger retail needs, Little Creek Road puts you within reach of a full range of stores in under ten minutes. Norfolk's downtown core, with its performing arts venues and waterfront dining, is roughly fifteen minutes east.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and five minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — 822 W Ocean View Ave is about as well-positioned as it gets for active-duty households. A VA loan can make a home of this size and age surprisingly accessible, and the proximity to both installations means shorter commutes and more time at home. The neighborhood has a long history of welcoming military families, and it shows.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a home with genuine bones — not a reinterpretation of historic style, but the real thing — 822 W Ocean View Ave was built in 1907 and has the proportions to prove it. Nearly 3,000 square feet of early-twentieth-century residential architecture, on one of Norfolk's most storied avenues, is a rare find. This is the kind of address that rewards buyers who value authenticity over newness.
More buyer questions
How far is 822 W Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive from 822 W Ocean View Ave to Naval Station Norfolk is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closest off-base residential streets to the installation's main gate.
What is the square footage of 822 W Ocean View Ave?
The home measures 2,953 square feet, which is notably generous for a two-bedroom layout and reflects the large room proportions common in early-1900s construction.
How old is the home at 822 W Ocean View Ave?
822 W Ocean View Ave was built in 1907, making it over 115 years old and one of the older residential structures in the Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk.
Is 822 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?
Given the property's location along W Ocean View Ave near the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, flood zone status is an important consideration — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this address.
What waterfront access is near 822 W Ocean View Ave?
Ocean View Beach Park is within easy reach and provides public access to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and the broader Ocean View avenue itself runs parallel to the bay with water views along several stretches.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out to get a straightforward, honest read on 822 W Ocean View Ave and what it could mean for you.
