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6beds
3.1baths
3,060sqft
0days on market

859 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

New ListingResidential · built 2026 · 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.

Frontage

Bay ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

2026

Price / sqft

$261

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,141/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10652643

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,060
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
14
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Fiber Cement
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Bay

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY BEACH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Carport, Driveway Spc
Possession
AT CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Related to Seller

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

About this home

Offering 1% in closing cost assistance if using builder's preferred lender. New single family beach front home located in Willoughby Oceanview. This is your chance to live on a large, private beach with beautiful old-growth live oak trees in your backyard. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. This open floor plan home offers many customizable rooms that are able to be used in whatever way suits you. 1st floor bedroom as well as a second story primary bed & bath. Large and spacious kitchen with beautiful stainless steel appliances. Perfect home for entertaining. With purchase, you will own 37.5 feet of beautiful, private beach. Carport to fit 4 cars, huge 2-car garage with an extra room for a workshop or storage. Additional storage space located in the attic.

Listing courtesy of Jessica Watson · 1st Option Realty Inc · REIN MLS #10652643

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A brand-new 2026-built, six-bedroom home in Willoughby Beach puts you four minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and a short walk from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. With 3,060 square feet, three and a half baths, and room for a large household, this address delivers serious space in one of Norfolk's most water-adjacent neighborhoods.

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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

New construction in Willoughby Beach is rare, and a six-bedroom floor plan is rarer still. At 3,060 square feet built in 2026, 859 Little Bay Ave offers the kind of fresh-start quality — modern systems, current building codes, no deferred maintenance — that older coastal properties simply cannot match. Add a four-minute commute to Naval Station Norfolk and you have a combination that stands apart among Norfolk homes for sale in this zip code.

WILLOUGHBY BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market

Willoughby Beach sits at the northern tip of Norfolk, where the city meets the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood has a genuine beach-town personality — wide skies, salt air, and streets that dead-end at the water — without the resort-town price premium you'd find across the bay. Longtime residents and newer families share a stretch of Norfolk that feels unhurried, yet you're never far from the city's full infrastructure. Little Bay Avenue itself runs close to the shoreline, which means water views are a regular part of daily life here rather than a special occasion. Norfolk as a whole is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and Willoughby Beach is one of its most geographically distinctive: a peninsula within a peninsula, bordered by the Chesapeake to the north and the Lafayette River system to the south. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often discover this pocket of the city late — and then wonder why they didn't look here first.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Little Bay Ave. Harris Teeter is about a mile away for a full grocery run, and Beach Bay Mart handles quick stops even closer to home. When you want to eat out, Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant is just 0.6 miles away and delivers exactly the waterfront atmosphere the neighborhood promises. Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar is under a mile for a more social evening. For outdoor time, Sarah Constant Beach Park, Local Beach, and Charles Hughes Maritime Forest are all within 0.7 miles — meaning a walk to the water is genuinely a walk, not a drive. Ocean View Yoga rounds out the wellness options nearby.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and five minutes to MARFORCOM makes 859 Little Bay Ave one of the shortest commutes you'll find in the region. Six bedrooms give a growing military family room to breathe, host visiting family, or set up a dedicated home office. A VA loan can make new construction like this more accessible than many buyers expect — and Willoughby Beach's location means every duty-station rotation starts from a genuinely great address.

For families upgrading

Six bedrooms and 3,060 square feet of new construction give an expanding family space to grow into rather than out of. Built in 2026, everything from the roof to the mechanicals is fresh, which means your energy and budget go toward living here rather than maintaining it. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Ocean View Elementary School will find 859 Little Bay Ave sits squarely in that attendance zone.

More buyer questions

How far is 859 Little Bay Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately four minutes, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base's main gate. For active-duty households, that proximity translates directly into more time at home.

Is 859 Little Bay Ave in a flood zone?

Willoughby Beach is a coastal neighborhood, so flood zone status is an important consideration. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.

What is the Willoughby Beach neighborhood like day to day?

It's a low-key, water-adjacent community where beach access, fishing piers, and open bay views are part of the everyday backdrop. The pace is relaxed, the streets are quiet, and the Chesapeake Bay is never more than a short walk away.

Are there beaches within walking distance of 859 Little Bay Ave?

Yes — Sarah Constant Beach Park and Local Beach are both within 0.7 miles, and the neighborhood's own shoreline is even closer. This is genuinely one of the most walkable-to-water addresses among homes for sale in 23503.

Does 859 Little Bay Ave have an HOA?

HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details tab. If you have specific questions about any community rules or fees, reach out and we can walk you through what applies to this address.

Ready to see 859 Little Bay Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan know Willoughby Beach well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough or get your questions answered today.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

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Flood & environment

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

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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

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$4,896/mo

Principal & interest

$4,151

Property tax

$512

Home insurance

$233

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$150,000 – $875,000

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.

1155 Little Bay AVE · 0.5 mi · 2,448 sqft$625,000 sold 2026-08
135 W Balview AVE · 1.4 mi · 3,320 sqft$150,000 sold 2026-05
9233 Atwood AVE · 1 mi · 2,541 sqft$405,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$799,900

Price / Sq Ft

$261

Annual Taxes

$6,141

Monthly Tax

$512

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.77%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 8, 2026$799,900—
Currently listed—$799,900—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Is 859 Little Bay 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 859 Little Bay 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 859 Little Bay Ave?+
12th View- Beach Access is about 0.6 miles away.
Is 859 Little Bay Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bay.
Does 859 Little Bay Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 859 Little Bay Ave built?+
It was built in 2026, per the listing record.

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859 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10652643 · 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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