Why this home stands out
Built in 2021, this property gives you the systems, finishes, and energy efficiency of new construction homes in norfolk va without the wait of a build timeline. At 2,550 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the floor plan is generous without being oversized. The Marina Drive address puts you within a short walk of East Beach's waterfront dining scene and a three-minute drive to the main gate at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — a combination that's genuinely hard to replicate in this part of Hampton Roads.
MARINA COTTAGES AT EAST BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market
Marina Drive sits inside the East Beach community along Norfolk's northern waterfront — one of the city's most thoughtfully planned neighborhoods, designed around walkable streets, open green space, and a relaxed coastal pace. The architecture here leans toward traditional coastal styles with covered porches and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, and the community has a cohesion that older infill neighborhoods rarely achieve. East Beach borders the Chesapeake Bay, so the water is never far from view or mind. Norfolk itself is a city of genuine variety — historic districts, a thriving arts scene, world-class naval heritage, and a waterfront downtown that keeps growing. For anyone exploring norfolk va new homes for sale, East Beach stands out as a neighborhood where the lifestyle matches the address. The city's road network fans out efficiently from here, connecting you to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and the broader Hampton Roads metro without the bridge-tunnel commute that defines life further east.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 9529 Marina Drive. Surf Rider Bay Point is a three-minute walk for waterfront dining, and Longboards East Beach Waterfront Dining and Tiki Bar is under a mile away for a more casual evening out. Groceries are handled by Food Lion and the locally loved Riffle Farms Market & Co-op, both within 0.8 miles. Your morning coffee options include Starbucks Coffee Company and Nrgize, each less than a mile out. For fitness, Little Creek Gym is just 0.3 miles away, with East Beach Training Studio and Fit Body Boot Camp nearby as well. Garden Pergola Park and Pleasant Avenue Park offer quick outdoor escapes, and East Beach Fountain Square and Park anchors the neighborhood's social center.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to the main gate at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — that's the commute from 9529 Marina Drive. Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 14 minutes away, making this address workable for dual-military households too. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the 2021 build year means you're moving into a home where the big-ticket systems are still well within their useful life.
For first-time buyers
A 2021-built home means no immediate repair surprises — the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical are all recent. At 2,550 square feet, you're getting real room to grow without stepping into a sprawling floor plan that's hard to manage. The walkable East Beach neighborhood and proximity to everyday conveniences make this one of the more approachable norfolk va new homes for sale for a first purchase.
More buyer questions
How far is 9529 Marina Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive from 9529 Marina Drive to the main gate at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately three minutes, making it one of the closest off-base addresses you'll find in Norfolk. That proximity is a meaningful quality-of-life factor for service members stationed there.
How far is 9529 Marina Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 14 minutes by car from Marina Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids the bridge-tunnel corridors that slow down commutes from other parts of the region.
What year was 9529 Marina Drive built?
The home was built in 2021, placing it among the newer new construction homes in norfolk va available in the East Beach area. That build year means major systems — HVAC, roof, plumbing — are still well within their expected service life.
Is 9529 Marina Drive in a flood zone?
East Beach is a coastal neighborhood in Norfolk, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully. The property's specific flood zone designation is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, and flood insurance considerations should be part of any due-diligence conversation.
Does 9529 Marina Drive have an HOA?
East Beach is a planned community with a homeowners association, so yes, an HOA is in place. Your agent can provide the current governing documents, rules, and fee schedule as part of the disclosure process.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 9529 Marina Drive or to get straight answers about the East Beach market.
