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4,020sqft
36days on market

840 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveMulti Family Residential · built 1984 · WILLOUGHBY BEACH

Facts & features

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$460

HOA

None

Taxes

$22,952/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10643299

Interior

Approx. sqft
4,020

Construction & exterior

Style
Other
Subtype
Quadruplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY BEACH
Zoning
R-12
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
AT SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Rare opportunity to own Chesapeake Bayfront living with built-in income potential. Offered together for $1,850,000, this package includes 840 & 842 W Ocean View Ave, combining a Bayfront duplex and adjoining fourplex for a total of six units. Enjoy wide Chesapeake Bay views, direct beach access, boating, fishing, kayaking, beach walks, and beautiful sunsets just outside your door. An exceptional opportunity to enjoy a waterfront residence while generating rental income from the remaining units, or acquire the entire property as a distinctive income-producing investment. The waterfront duplex also offers potential for future conversion into a single residence, subject to applicable approvals. Convenient Norfolk location near military installations, interstates, marinas, dining, shopping, and area beaches. Seller can provide a termite and moisture letter. Properties must be sold together. Qualified buyers only; shown by appointment.

Listing courtesy of David Wilkey · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643299

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

840 W Ocean View Ave is a 4,020-square-foot multi-family property in Norfolk's Willoughby Beach neighborhood, built in 1984 and sitting minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. Chesapeake Bay access, walkable beaches, and a location that puts two major bases within a five-minute drive make this address genuinely hard to replicate.

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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 Wards Corner 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

Multi-family properties of this scale — 4,020 square feet, in a waterfront neighborhood with direct beach access less than a mile away — are rare in coastal Norfolk. Willoughby Beach draws buyers who want the feel of a beach community without leaving city limits, and 840 W Ocean View Ave delivers exactly that. The combination of square footage, a 1984 build, and proximity to both Naval Station Norfolk and MARFORCOM Norfolk puts this address in a category of its own.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Willoughby Beach occupies the northern tip of Norfolk, where the city meets the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood has a distinct character — low-key, water-oriented, and genuinely residential in a way that feels removed from the bustle of downtown Norfolk even though you're still well inside city limits. Neighbors walk to the water, fish off the pier, and grab dinner at spots along Ocean View Avenue without ever getting on a highway. That everyday ease is what keeps people here for decades. Norfolk itself is one of the most strategically located cities on the East Coast: home to the world's largest naval station, a growing arts district, and a waterfront that continues to attract investment. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often find that the Ocean View corridor — and Willoughby Beach in particular — offers a lifestyle that feels more like a coastal retreat than a typical urban neighborhood, all within a city that punches well above its weight for culture, dining, and career opportunity.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 840 W Ocean View Ave. The 12th View Beach Access point is 0.8 miles away, and Local Beach is just a mile out — both give you Chesapeake Bay shoreline without a long drive. Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar is 0.8 miles away for a proper sit-down meal, and the Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant is at the same distance if you want waterfront dining with a view. Quick-stop needs are covered by a 7-Eleven within 0.8 miles. For anyone tracking homes for sale in 23503, the walkability to water and food in this pocket of Norfolk is a genuine differentiator compared to inland zip codes.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Station Norfolk is four minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is five — it's hard to find a multi-family property this close to both installations. A VA loan can be a strong tool for buyers here, and the short commute means more time at home and less time in traffic. Willoughby Beach has long been a favorite for military households who want a real neighborhood feel without sacrificing proximity to base.

For buyers drawn to character

Not every buyer wants a cookie-cutter subdivision, and 840 W Ocean View Ave is not that. Willoughby Beach has the kind of lived-in, water-adjacent character that takes decades to develop — fishing piers, bay breezes, neighbors who actually know each other. A 4,020-square-foot multi-family building from 1984 in this neighborhood is the kind of find that people in the Norfolk homes for sale market talk about long after the transaction closes.

More buyer questions

How far is 840 W Ocean View Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately four minutes by car from 840 W Ocean View Ave, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the base in Norfolk. MARFORCOM Norfolk is about five minutes away in the same direction.

What is the Willoughby Beach neighborhood like?

Willoughby Beach is a quiet, water-oriented community on the northern edge of Norfolk along the Chesapeake Bay. It has a tight-knit feel, walkable beach access, and a mix of long-time residents and newer owners drawn by the coastal lifestyle and short commutes to nearby military installations.

Is 840 W Ocean View Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Buyers in coastal Norfolk neighborhoods like Willoughby Beach are encouraged to review that information carefully and discuss flood insurance options with their agent.

What schools serve this address?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Ocean View Elementary School will find that 840 W Ocean View Ave falls within those attendance zones — full school details are in the Schools tile on this page.

Does this property have beach access nearby?

Yes — the 12th View Beach Access point on the Chesapeake Bay is 0.8 miles away, and Local Beach is about a mile out. Both are publicly accessible and within easy walking or biking distance from 840 W Ocean View Ave.

Want to know more about 840 W Ocean View Ave or explore other multi-family properties in Willoughby Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything.

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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 8 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

Explore this neighborhood

Wards Corner

Wards Corner is a residential neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes and modest multi-unit properties.

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For sale now

$74K

HH income

49%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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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

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

$12,052/mo

Principal & interest

$9,599

Property tax

$1,913

Home insurance

$540

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

99% of $1,866,000

City assessment record · taxes $22,952/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $468,600

Improvements $1,397,400 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$150,000 – $1,850,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 4 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

240 W Ocean View AVE #A · 1.2 mi · 4,037 sqft$1,250,000 sold 2026-07
842 West Ocean View (A-B) AVE · 0 mi · 3,332 sqft$1,850,000 active
135 W Balview AVE · 1.4 mi · 3,320 sqft$150,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,850,000

Price / Sq Ft

$460

Annual Taxes

$22,952

Monthly Tax

$1,913

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.24%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 8, 2026$1,850,000—
Currently listed—$1,850,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$1,866,000

Land

$468,600

Improvement

$1,397,400

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.

Market tempo

36 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Is 840 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 840 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 840 W Ocean View Ave?+
12th View- Beach Access is about 0.6 miles away.
Does 840 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 840 W Ocean View Ave built?+
It was built in 1984, per the listing record.

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

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840 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10643299 · 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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