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5beds
1baths
1,482sqft
94days on market

9230 Coleman Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Under ContractResidential · built 1949 · WILLOUGHBY TERRACE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1949

Price / sqft

$193

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,978/yr

County

Norfolk VA

MLS #

10637501

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,482
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1420
Subdivision
WILLOUGHBY TERRACE
Zoning
R-8
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

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

About this home

Single-family home offering approximately 1,500 sq ft of living space on a 0.1423-acre lot. Home needs some updating but offers great potential to customize, add value, and make it your own! Convenient location with easy highway access! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour! Case#541-730109 IE (Insurable with escrow) Subject to Appraisal. Property is Owned by the US Dept. of HUD. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the property condition. HUD Homes are Sold "AS IS". Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyers closing costs upon, upon bid submission.

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10637501

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A five-bedroom, one-bath home built in 1949 at 9230 Coleman Ave puts you four minutes from Naval Station Norfolk in a tight-knit Ocean View-area neighborhood. At 1,482 square feet, it packs genuine bedroom count into a compact, manageable footprint — rare for this corner of Norfolk.

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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 Chesapeake Shores & Bayview 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

Five bedrooms in 1,482 square feet sounds like a puzzle, but mid-century Norfolk builders knew how to carve out rooms efficiently, and 9230 Coleman Ave is a product of that era. What you get is flexibility: a dedicated space for every household member, a home office, or a guest room — without the sprawling square footage that drives up utility bills. The single bath is the honest trade-off, and the 1949 bones mean solid construction on a settled lot in a neighborhood that has been here long enough to have real character.

WILLOUGHBY TERRACE and the Norfolk real estate market

Coleman Ave sits in the Ocean View corridor of Norfolk, one of the city's most distinctly blue-collar, waterfront-adjacent communities. The streets here are flat, the lots are close together, and neighbors tend to know each other's names — the kind of block that anchors homes for sale in 23503 for buyers who want community over cachet. Ocean View has been quietly evolving for years: independent restaurants, small fitness studios, and a dog park have filled in alongside the longtime diners and corner stores that give the area its unpretentious personality. Norfolk itself is Virginia's second-largest city and the anchor of the Hampton Roads metro, home to the world's largest naval station and a downtown arts and dining scene that punches well above its weight. The 23503 zip code keeps you close to the water and even closer to the base, making it one of the most strategically located zip codes in the entire region for anyone with ties to the military or the waterfront.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 9230 Coleman Ave. Beach Bay Mart is 0.7 miles out for quick stops, and both Dollar General and Harris Teeter land within 0.9 miles for a fuller grocery run. When you want to eat out, Maymar Poke and Grill, Shawarma & Gyro Grill, and New York Pizzeria are all within 0.6 miles — solid weeknight variety without a long drive. Ely Memorial Park and Greyhawk 620 are each about 0.4 miles away for outdoor time, and Ocean View Dog Park is just 0.6 miles for four-legged household members. CrossFit Norfolk and Ov Fit are both 0.7 miles out, and Mudita Cafe & Bar is a mile away for a slower morning.

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 tighter commute in the entire Hampton Roads region. Five bedrooms give a growing military household real breathing room, and the VA loan makes financing a home like this straightforward for eligible service members and veterans. Families comparing Norfolk homes for sale with short base commutes consistently land in this zip code for good reason.

For first-time buyers

Five bedrooms at this price point in a walkable Ocean View neighborhood is the kind of opportunity that first-time buyers in Norfolk often overlook because the bedroom count seems too good. The 1949 construction means the home has already weathered decades — no new-build settling surprises. If you are exploring homes for sale in Norfolk and want genuine space without a suburban commute, Coleman Ave deserves a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 9230 Coleman Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is approximately four minutes by car from 9230 Coleman Ave, making this one of the shortest base commutes available in the 23503 zip code. MARFORCOM Norfolk is about five minutes in the same direction.

Is 9230 Coleman Ave in a flood zone?

The Ocean View area of Norfolk does include flood-zone parcels, and 9230 Coleman Ave's specific flood designation is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers should review that information and factor flood insurance costs into their planning.

What schools serve 9230 Coleman Ave?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Granby High School and homes for sale zoned for Ocean View Elementary School will find that 9230 Coleman Ave falls within those attendance zones — confirm current boundaries with Norfolk Public Schools before making any enrollment decisions.

How many bedrooms does 9230 Coleman Ave have?

The home has five bedrooms across 1,482 square feet, an unusually high bedroom count for a mid-century home of this size. The layout reflects the efficient room-carving style common to 1940s Norfolk construction.

Does 9230 Coleman Ave have a garage?

No garage is listed for this property. Street parking is typical for the Ocean View corridor, and the flat, accessible streets in this neighborhood make that a workable arrangement for most households.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Ocean View corridor well — reach out to get a straight answer on what 9230 Coleman Ave means for your move.

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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 X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

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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

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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

$1,812/mo

Principal & interest

$1,480

Property tax

$248

Home insurance

$83

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

118% of $242,100

City assessment record · taxes $2,978/yr

Land share of assessed value

37% — $89,800

Improvements $152,300 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$270,000 – $405,000

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.

206 Burleigh AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,390 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-05
7511 Galveston BLVD · 2.6 mi · 1,608 sqft$405,000 sold 2026-07
1048 Wilmington ST · 3 mi · 1,475 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,300

Price / Sq Ft

$193

Annual Taxes

$2,978

Monthly Tax

$248

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.04%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 1, 2026$285,300—
Price reducedAug 7, 2026$285,300−$31,700
Currently listed—$285,300—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

18% above assessment

Total Assessed

$242,100

Land

$89,800

Improvement

$152,300

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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Questions buyers ask

Is 9230 Coleman 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 9230 Coleman 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 there a gym near 9230 Coleman Ave?+
Yes — CrossFit Norfolk is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 9230 Coleman Ave?+
Ocean View Dog Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 9230 Coleman Ave?+
Beach Bay Mart is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Maymar Poke and Grill (0.5 mi).
Does 9230 Coleman Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 9230 Coleman Ave built?+
It was built in 1949, 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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9230 Coleman Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10637501 · 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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