9544 13th Bay St, Norfolk, VA 23518

Why this home stands out

Newer construction in a neighborhood where most homes were built decades earlier is genuinely hard to find. At 9544 13th Bay Street, you get a 2016-built home — meaning modern floor plans, current building codes, and updated systems — without sacrificing the walkable, beach-adjacent lifestyle that makes East Ocean View one of Norfolk's most sought-after pockets. Four bedrooms and a half-bath on the main level give the layout real flexibility.

OCEAN VIEW EAST and the Norfolk real estate market

East Ocean View sits along the northern edge of Norfolk, where Chesapeake Bay breezes roll in and the streets feel more like a beach town than a mid-sized city. The 13th Bay Street block is quiet and residential, yet everything you'd want day-to-day is within a short walk or a quick drive. Neighbors here tend to stay — the combination of water access, newer and renovated homes, and genuine community character keeps turnover low. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, and East Ocean View punches above its weight: you're close to the bay, close to two major military installations, and still connected to all the dining, arts, and employment corridors that make Norfolk worth living in. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk consistently put this zip code on their short list for exactly those reasons.

What's nearby

Daily life is remarkably easy from 13th Bay Street. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op is half a mile away for local produce and pantry staples, and Dollar General covers quick errands at 0.8 miles. When you'd rather let someone else cook, East Beach Bar & Grill and Mami's Empanadas are both within a two-minute walk, with Chanello's Pizza just down the road at 0.2 miles. COVA Brewing Company is a half-mile out for craft pints after work. Fitness options are equally close — Project SixKiller Performance is practically next door at 0.1 miles, with Fit Body Boot Camp and Xtras Fitness + Wellness both at 0.5 miles. The 17th Bay Beach Access and East Beach Fountain Square and Park are within easy walking distance for weekend mornings by the water.

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