Why this home stands out
What sets 9475 Mooring Drive apart is its rare combination of size, location, and access. At over 2,000 square feet, this 1996-built home gives you genuine room to spread out in a neighborhood where the water is always close and the commute to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is measured in minutes, not miles. Waterfront dining, parks, and everyday errands are all within a short walk or quick drive.
BAY POINT and the Norfolk real estate market
Mooring Drive sits in the East Beach area of Norfolk — one of the most livable pockets in all of Hampton Roads. This part of Norfolk carries a relaxed, coastal energy without sacrificing convenience. The streets are quiet and walkable, the neighbors tend to stay for years, and the proximity to the Chesapeake Bay gives the whole area a breezy, unhurried feel. East Beach itself is a planned community with a cohesive character — well-maintained sidewalks, pocket parks, and a genuine sense of place that's hard to replicate elsewhere in Norfolk. Norfolk as a city brings serious infrastructure behind that charm: a robust road network, easy access to I-64, and connections to every corner of Hampton Roads. Whether you're commuting to Naval Station Norfolk or heading downtown for dinner, you're well-positioned from this address. It's the kind of neighborhood where daily life feels a little easier than it does most places.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 9475 Mooring Drive. Food Lion and Riffle Farms Market & Co-op are both under a mile away for grocery runs. When you want to eat out, Surf Rider Bay Point is just 0.3 miles down the road, Longboards East Beach Waterfront Dining and Tiki Bar is 0.6 miles away, and Blimpie is a quick half-mile trip. Morning coffee is covered by Nrgize, 7-Eleven, and Starbucks, all within 0.8 miles. For fitness, Little Creek Gym is 0.3 miles away, with East Beach Training Studio and Fit Body Boot Camp nearby as well. Garden Pergola Park, Pleasant Avenue Park, and East Beach Fountain Square and Park round out an impressive walkable green space scene.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Two minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 9475 Mooring Drive one of the most practical addresses in Norfolk for active-duty families. Naval Station Norfolk is 14 minutes away, so dual-military households are covered too. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the neighborhood's stability and walkability make it a genuinely comfortable place to land — whether it's your first tour in Hampton Roads or your fifth.
For families upgrading
With 2,031 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, 9475 Mooring Drive offers the kind of breathing room that growing families need. The East Beach area is walkable, park-rich, and close to everyday conveniences — meaning less time in the car and more time at home. It's a meaningful step up in both space and lifestyle, in a part of Norfolk that tends to hold its character well over time.
More buyer questions
How far is 9475 Mooring Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 2 minutes from 9475 Mooring Drive, making it one of the closest off-base addresses you'll find to that installation in Norfolk.
How far is 9475 Mooring Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is about 14 minutes from 9475 Mooring Drive via local roads, a manageable commute for sailors and civilians working on base.
What is the East Beach neighborhood like in Norfolk?
East Beach is a planned coastal community in Norfolk known for its walkable streets, waterfront dining, parks, and a strong sense of neighborhood identity — it's one of the more cohesive and well-maintained areas in Hampton Roads.
Is 9475 Mooring Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — given the coastal proximity of the East Beach area, reviewing that information before making any decisions is strongly recommended.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 9475 Mooring Drive?
Yes — eligible active-duty service members and veterans can use a VA loan to purchase this property, and given the home's proximity to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk, it's a financing path worth exploring with a qualified lender.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get your questions answered and take the next step on 9475 Mooring Drive.
