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$1,850,000
$555 / sqft · est. $12,052/mo →
3,332sqft
1days on market

842 West Ocean View (A-B) Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

New ListingMulti Family Residential · built 1984 · WILLOUGHBY BEACH

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Bay, Deep Water.

Frontage

Bay ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Rare Chesapeake Bay waterfront offering with income-producing potential. This package sale includes 840 and 842 W Ocean View Ave and both properties must be sold together. The bayfront duplex captures wide water views, direct beach access, and the coastal lifestyle buyers dream about, boating, fishing, kayaking, beach walks, and beautiful sunsets right outside the door. A unique opportunity to live in one unit while rental income from the other helps offset expenses, lease both units for investment income, or explore future conversion into one waterfront residence, subject to city approvals. Excellent Norfolk location near major military installations, interstates, marinas, restaurants, shopping, beaches, and everyday conveniences. Seller can provide a termite and moisture letter. Shown by appointment only. Please do not disturb occupants. Property under video surveillance.

Listing courtesy of David Wilkey · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643308

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

842 West Ocean View Avenue is a 3,332-square-foot multi-family duplex in Norfolk, Virginia, built in 1984 and sitting just four minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. Two side-by-side units under one roof make this a rare find along the Ocean View corridor.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 842 West Ocean View Avenue apart is the combination of genuine size and an unbeatable position near the waterfront. At 3,332 square feet spread across two units, there's real square footage here — not the cramped footprints you often find in older duplexes. Add a four-minute drive to Naval Station Norfolk and a location right on the Ocean View Avenue corridor, and this address checks boxes that are genuinely hard to find together.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Ocean View is one of Norfolk's most talked-about comeback stories. Stretching along the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the neighborhood has steadily evolved from a forgotten beach strip into a genuine destination — with waterfront parks, seafood spots, and a community that actually knows its neighbors. West Ocean View Avenue runs right through the heart of it, giving residents the feel of coastal living without the price tag of Virginia Beach's oceanfront. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, and Ocean View sits at the northern edge with water views, bay breezes, and a laid-back energy that's hard to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads. The 23503 zip code puts you close to everything the city offers while keeping the hustle at arm's length. Whether you're drawn to the water, the proximity to the base, or just the character of an established neighborhood with real history, 842 West Ocean View Avenue delivers a sense of place that newer developments simply can't manufacture.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from this address. Ocean View Beach Park is just down the road, offering a genuine sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay — great for early morning walks or weekend afternoons. Grocery runs are straightforward with Food Lion and other retailers within a short drive along Little Creek Road. Coffee, casual dining, and waterfront seafood are all within a few minutes. Naval Station Norfolk is four minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is five — making the commute from this address about as short as it gets in Hampton Roads. The broader Norfolk waterfront, downtown, and the interstate network are all accessible without a long haul.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and five to MARFORCOM Norfolk — it's rare to find a property this close to both installations. For a military household weighing a VA loan purchase, 842 West Ocean View Avenue puts the gate practically around the corner. The dual-unit layout also offers flexibility that single-family homes simply can't match when life circumstances shift with orders.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to properties with a story — a real neighborhood, a coastal setting, a building with bones — 842 West Ocean View Avenue is worth a serious look. The 1984 construction gives you a solid mid-century foundation along a stretch of Norfolk that's been reinventing itself for years. Ocean View's evolving character means you're buying into a neighborhood with momentum, not one that's already peaked.

More buyer questions

How far is 842 West Ocean View Avenue from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately four minutes, making this one of the closest off-base addresses you'll find to NSN's main gate. For anyone attached to the installation, that kind of commute is genuinely hard to beat in Hampton Roads.

What is the property type at 842 West Ocean View Avenue?

It's a multi-family residential duplex — two units under one roof — totaling 3,332 square feet and built in 1984. The A-B unit designation in the address reflects the two separate living spaces within the building.

Is 842 West Ocean View Avenue in a flood zone?

Ocean View sits along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, so flood zone status is a legitimate question for this area. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this address.

What is the Ocean View neighborhood like in Norfolk?

Ocean View is a waterfront neighborhood along the southern Chesapeake Bay that has seen significant reinvestment over the past decade. It offers beach access, a growing dining and retail scene, and a community feel that sets it apart from more transient parts of the city.

Does 842 West Ocean View Avenue have an HOA?

Based on available property data, there is no HOA associated with this address, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence process as association status can change over time.

Want to know more about 842 West Ocean View Avenue or explore comparable multi-family properties near Naval Station Norfolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$555

HOA

None

Taxes

$22,952/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10643308

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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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

None

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Value & history

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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.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$150,000 – $765,000

The 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.

135 W Balview AVE · 1.4 mi · 3,320 sqft$150,000 sold 2026-05
323 Bay Dunes DR · 1.7 mi · 2,700 sqft$765,000 sold 2026-04
8504 Culfor CRES · 2.2 mi · 3,700 sqft$550,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,850,000

Price / Sq Ft

$555

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—

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

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Market tempo

1 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 842 West Ocean View (A-B) Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ocean View Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 842 West Ocean View (A-B) Ave 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 842 West Ocean View (A-B) Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bay,Deep Water.
Does 842 West Ocean View (A-B) Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 842 West Ocean View (A-B) 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.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of David Wilkey · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643308

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842 West Ocean View (A-B) Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10643308 · 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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