Why this home stands out
Almost 3,000 square feet is rare in this zip code, and this address delivers it with four true bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a footprint that gives every person in the household room to breathe. Pair that with a four-minute drive to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and walkable access to beach parks, local restaurants, and a craft brewery, and you have a property that checks boxes most Norfolk homes for sale simply can't match.
OCEAN VIEW EAST and the Norfolk real estate market
East Ocean View sits at the northeastern edge of Norfolk, where the Chesapeake Bay is a constant presence — visible at the end of streets, audible on calm mornings, and reachable on foot within minutes. The neighborhood has a genuine beach-town rhythm without the resort-town price tag: low-rise homes, wide skies, and a community that tends to know its neighbors. 20th Bay Street sits within easy reach of the bay-access points that make this corridor so appealing, and the local dining scene along Shore Drive keeps things lively year-round. Norfolk as a whole is a city of distinct, walkable neighborhoods, and East Ocean View is one of its most distinctive. Families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk often land here once they realize how much lifestyle the neighborhood delivers per square foot.
What's nearby
East Beach Bar & Grill, Mami's Empanadas, and Chanello's Pizza are all within two blocks, so weeknight dinners can be as effortless as a short walk. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op handles fresh groceries at half a mile, and COVA Brewing Company is the same distance when you want a craft pour without a drive. Fitness options stack up quickly: Project SixKiller Performance is 0.1 miles away, with Fit Body Boot Camp and Xtras Fitness + Wellness both at 0.5 miles. For outdoor time, the 17th Bay Beach Access and a Community Garden are each about 0.2 miles out, and East Beach Fountain Square and Park is half a mile down the road.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 9545 20th Bay Street #A one of the closest large-footprint addresses to the base you'll find. Naval Station Norfolk is twelve minutes in the other direction, so dual-military households have real flexibility. VA loan eligibility pairs well with a property this size, and the walkable East Ocean View neighborhood means a car isn't always necessary for daily errands or a beach run.
More buyer questions
How far is 9545 20th Bay Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The base is approximately four minutes by car — one of the shortest commutes you'll find from a property this size in the 23518 area. The direct route via Shore Drive keeps the drive simple regardless of time of day.
How far is 9545 20th Bay Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is about twelve minutes southwest, making this address a practical option for sailors stationed there as well. The route via Hampton Boulevard is straightforward and avoids most downtown congestion.
Is 9545 20th Bay Street in a flood zone?
East Ocean View is a coastal neighborhood, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this address.
What is the square footage at 9545 20th Bay Street #A?
The unit measures 2,918 square feet across four bedrooms and two and a half baths — an unusually spacious footprint for this part of Norfolk, built in 2006.
Where can I find other homes for sale in 23518?
The homes for sale in 23518 search page on this site shows every active listing in the zip code with filters for beds, baths, and square footage so you can compare options side by side.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know East Ocean View inside out. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 9545 20th Bay Street #A and get straight answers about the neighborhood, the base commute, and VA loan options.
