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831 W Ocean View AVE, NORFOLK VA 23503 - Main photo
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$2,550,000
154days on market

831 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Off MarketApartments 3+ · built 1965 · WILLOUGHBY BEACH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

831 W Ocean View Ave in Norfolk offers a rate 16-unit, 2BR/1BA multifamily opportunity featuring true Class A finishes throughout. Investors will appreciate the premium unit quality and strong tenant appeal in the Ocean View submarket, minutes to the beach, dining and major commuter routes. The property has already been converted to condominiums, creating multiple exit strategies--operate as a stabilized rental, execute a phased or bulk condo sell-ff, or pursue a hybrid approach to maximize returns. Offered at a never-before-seen price of $2,550,000, this asset presents an exceptional basis for a high-finish, boutique portfolio addition or 1031 exchange replacement. Request offering memorandum, financials and condo documentation from broker. Tours by appointment only--please do not disturb residents.

Listing courtesy of Christian Phillips · Inlet Realty · REIN MLS #10620197

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

831 W Ocean View Ave is a multi-unit apartment property in Norfolk's Willoughby Beach neighborhood, built in 1965 and sitting less than a mile from multiple Chesapeake Bay beach access points — and just four minutes from Naval Station Norfolk.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 831 W Ocean View Ave apart is the combination of waterfront-adjacent living and unbeatable base proximity. Willoughby Beach is one of the few Norfolk neighborhoods where you can walk to the bay in under ten minutes and still be at the gate of Naval Station Norfolk in four. For a multi-unit property, that's a rare pairing of lifestyle and logistics that's hard to find anywhere else in Hampton Roads.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Willoughby Beach sits at the northern tip of Norfolk, where the city meets the Chesapeake Bay. It's a compact, unpretentious waterfront community with a personality all its own — think beach cottages, modest apartment buildings, and longtime residents who know their neighbors by name. The area draws people who want real water access without the price tag of the Oceanfront, and it delivers. Multiple public beach access points are within a short walk, and the neighborhood has a laid-back, salt-air energy year-round. For anyone exploring military housing Norfolk options, Willoughby Beach checks a lot of boxes: you're close to the water, close to the bases, and in a part of the city that feels genuinely residential rather than transient. Norfolk itself is a full-service city — arts, dining, healthcare, and employment are all well-represented — and Willoughby Beach gives you a quiet corner of it without sacrificing convenience. The neighborhood sits in Norfolk proper, within the City of Norfolk jurisdiction.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 831 W Ocean View Ave. Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar is just 0.6 miles away for a proper sit-down meal, and the Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant is under a mile out if you want waterfront dining with a view. A 7-Eleven is right at 0.6 miles for quick coffee runs or late-night snacks. When you want sand and water, 12th View Beach Access is 0.6 miles away, 13th View Street Beach Access is 0.8 miles, and Local Beach rounds out your options at 0.9 miles. The bay is genuinely walkable from here.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and five minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk — it's hard to overstate how much that commute matters on a long duty day. Willoughby Beach is one of the closest civilian neighborhoods to both bases, and using a VA loan to invest in a multi-unit property here is a strategy worth talking through. BAH rates for the Norfolk area make the math worth running.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to properties with history and a sense of place, a 1965 apartment building in Willoughby Beach has both. This is a neighborhood that hasn't been scrubbed clean by new development — it still feels like the Norfolk that longtime residents remember. Owning a multi-unit here means you're part of a community with real roots, real water, and real character. Among homes for sale in Norfolk VA, that's increasingly rare.

More buyer questions

How far is 831 W Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately 4 minutes by car from 831 W Ocean View Ave, making it one of the closest off-base multi-unit options in the city. MARFORCOM Norfolk is similarly close at about 5 minutes.

Where are the nearest beach access points to 831 W Ocean View Ave?

12th View Beach Access is 0.6 miles away, 13th View Street Beach Access is 0.8 miles, and Local Beach is 0.9 miles — all are public Chesapeake Bay access points within easy walking or biking distance.

What type of property is 831 W Ocean View Ave?

It's a multi-unit apartment property (3+ units), built in 1965, located in the Willoughby Beach neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.

Is 831 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?

Willoughby Beach is a coastal neighborhood adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation for this specific address.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a multi-unit property like 831 W Ocean View Ave?

Yes — VA loans can be used to purchase multi-unit properties of up to four units, provided the buyer intends to occupy one of the units as a primary residence. It's a strategy worth discussing with a VA-experienced lender.

Want to know more about 831 W Ocean View Ave or explore other properties in Willoughby Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you take the next step.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Apartments 3+

Year built

1965

HOA

None

Taxes

$26,862/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10620197

Interior

Stories
2
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood

Construction & exterior

Foundation
Crawl
Construction
Frame
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
100 X 300
Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY BEACH
Zoning
R-12
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Lot
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

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

In the Chesapeake Shores & Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk. Norfolk real estate →

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$16,214/mo

Principal & interest

$13,231

Property tax

$2,239

Home insurance

$744

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$2,550,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$26,862

Monthly Tax

$2,239

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 13, 2026$2,550,000—
Currently listed—$2,550,000—

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 831 W Ocean View Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Little Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Norview Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 831 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 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.
Are there parks near 831 W Ocean View Ave?+
12th View- Beach Access is about 0.6 miles away.
Does 831 W Ocean View Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 831 W Ocean View Ave built?+
It was built in 1965, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Christian Phillips · Inlet Realty · REIN MLS #10620197

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831 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10620197 · 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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