Why this home stands out
The address says it all: Bay Front Drive. Few streets in Norfolk place you this close to the water while keeping a full-size, three-bedroom home within reach. At 2,022 square feet with three full baths plus a half, there's real room to spread out — and with Surf Rider Bay Point literally 0.1 miles away, your weekend starts the moment you step outside.
BAY POINT and the Norfolk real estate market
East Beach is one of Norfolk's most distinctive waterfront communities — a planned neighborhood built around pedestrian-friendly streets, a marina, and direct access to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The architecture leans coastal, the streets stay quiet, and the community has a genuine sense of place that's hard to replicate elsewhere in the city. If you've been searching for a house for sale norfolk va that actually delivers on the waterfront lifestyle promise, this stretch of Bay Front Drive delivers it without compromise. Norfolk itself is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own personality, but East Beach stands apart for its walkability and the way everyday life here feels genuinely unhurried. You're in Virginia Beach's neighbor city, with all the infrastructure of a major metro — international airport, top-tier medical centers, a thriving arts district — while your own block feels more like a coastal village. Chesapeake Bay breezes, marina views, and a tight-knit community make this corner of Norfolk one of the most sought-after ZIP codes in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op is 0.6 miles away for fresh and local provisions, with Food Lion just 0.9 miles out for a full grocery run. When you'd rather let someone else cook, Surf Rider Bay Point is a four-minute walk, Longboards East Beach Waterfront Dining and Tiki Bar is 0.4 miles away, and Stony's Dockside Bar and Grill rounds out the waterfront dining scene at 0.6 miles. COVA Brewing Company handles craft beer and casual hangs at the same distance. Fitness options are equally close — Little Creek Gym, East Beach Training Studio, and Fit Body Boot Camp are all within 0.7 miles. Garden Pergola Park, Pleasant Avenue Park, and East Beach Fountain Square and Park give you green space and waterfront strolls within a half-mile in any direction.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Two minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about as good as it gets for active-duty families. Whether you're working with a VA loan or factoring BAH into your housing decision, 9508 Bay Front Drive puts you inside the gate in under five minutes — which means more time at home and less time in traffic. Naval Station Norfolk is 14 minutes away, keeping options open for dual-military households.
For buyers drawn to character
You're not buying a subdivision house here — you're buying into a waterfront community with a real identity. East Beach was designed with walkability and coastal living in mind, and 9508 Bay Front Drive sits right in the middle of it. Waterfront dining within walking distance, parks around every corner, and a neighborhood that actually has a personality. If houses for sale norfolk with genuine character are what you're after, this address delivers.
More buyer questions
How far is 9508 Bay Front Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately 2 minutes — one of the closest residential streets to the main gate in the entire area. For active-duty service members stationed there, this address is about as convenient as it gets.
How far is 9508 Bay Front Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 14 minutes by car, making this a workable commute for sailors and civilians stationed there, and a strong option for dual-military households.
What is the flood zone status for 9508 Bay Front Drive?
Given its location in the East Beach waterfront corridor, flood zone designation is an important consideration — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
Is there an HOA at 9508 Bay Front Drive?
East Beach is a planned community and does have a homeowners association — the HOA tile on this page has current details on what's included and governed.
Where is 9508 Bay Front Drive located in Norfolk?
It's in the East Beach neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia 23518 — a waterfront community along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in the northeastern part of the city, just inside the boundary with Virginia Beach.
Want to see 9508 Bay Front Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough on your schedule.
