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$400,000
$488 / sqft · est. $2,474/mo →
820sqft
8days on market

9554 Lakeside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23503

ActiveMulti Family Residential · built 1973 · OCEAN VIEW

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Side-by-side, townhouse style duplex just blocks from the beach on cul-de-sac. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath, with new flooring and tile baths. Well maintained throughout. One unit occupied and the other is vacant and ready! Just minutes from the beaches and local dining! Both units offer stackable washer/dryers, refrigerators, electric stoves, microwaves and dishwashers. Each has a back door leaking to a small private patio. Two dedicated sheds provide extra storage for bikes and beach chairs!

Listing courtesy of Debra Digges · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10641816

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

9554 Lakeside Drive sits in Norfolk's Ocean View corridor, just five minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. At 820 square feet on a multi-family footprint built in 1973, this address puts everyday conveniences, green space, and Chesapeake Bay access within a short walk.

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Why this home stands out

What makes 9554 Lakeside Drive stand out is its rare combination of multi-family structure and walkable Ocean View living. The 1973 build gives the property a solid mid-century bones, while the surrounding block has evolved into one of Norfolk's more quietly energetic waterfront-adjacent neighborhoods. Grocery, coffee, yoga, and beach access are all reachable on foot — a genuinely uncommon combination at this price point in Hampton Roads.

OCEAN VIEW and the Norfolk real estate market

Lakeside Drive sits inside Norfolk's Ocean View district, a bayside stretch of the city that has been steadily reinventing itself over the past decade. The neighborhood blends older residential stock — think 1960s and 1970s builds on modest lots — with newer infill, local restaurants, and a growing wellness scene. Sarah Constant Beach Park is three-tenths of a mile away, giving residents direct Chesapeake Bay shoreline access without a drive. Charles Hughes Maritime Forest adds a wooded, trail-ready counterpoint just down the road. Ocean View's main commercial corridor runs parallel, keeping daily errands close without overwhelming the residential character of the side streets. Norfolk as a whole offers a dense urban core, a thriving arts district in Ghent, and a waterfront downtown, all reachable in under 20 minutes. The city's military presence — anchored by Naval Station Norfolk — shapes the neighborhood's rhythm in practical ways: reliable infrastructure, a transient-friendly community culture, and strong long-term demand for housing near the gate.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from 9554 Lakeside Drive. Lupita's Mexican and Latin American Restaurant is one-tenth of a mile away — close enough to walk on a weeknight. Beach Bay Mart, Dollar General, and Harris Teeter are all within two-tenths of a mile for quick grocery runs. Mudita Cafe & Bar handles your morning coffee at the same distance, with Starbucks a block further if you prefer. Ocean View Yoga and The Yoga Space are both within three-tenths of a mile, and Monkey Bottom Park and Charles Hughes Maritime Forest give you green space just as close. Sarah Constant Beach Park puts actual sand and bay water within a short walk.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Five minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and six minutes to MARFORCOM Norfolk makes 9554 Lakeside Drive one of the most gate-convenient addresses in the city. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the walkable Ocean View neighborhood means a car-optional lifestyle on days when the base schedule is light. BAH for E-5 and above typically aligns well with multi-family properties in this corridor.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, a multi-family property on Lakeside Drive offers something most starter homes don't: built-in flexibility. The 820-square-foot footprint keeps costs manageable, the 1973 construction means the major structural work is long settled, and the Ocean View location gives you walkable coffee, groceries, and beach access from day one. It's a practical entry point into one of Norfolk's most livable neighborhoods.

More buyer questions

How far is 9554 Lakeside Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?

The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the main gate in the Ocean View corridor.

What is the property type at 9554 Lakeside Drive?

9554 Lakeside Drive is classified as multi-family residential, a structure type that offers ownership flexibility not typically found in single-family homes on the same block.

Is 9554 Lakeside Drive walkable?

Yes — grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios, and two parks are all within three-tenths of a mile, and Sarah Constant Beach Park puts Chesapeake Bay shoreline access within a short walk.

What is the flood zone status for 9554 Lakeside Drive?

Ocean View properties vary significantly by parcel; the FloodRisk tile on this page displays the current FEMA flood zone designation specific to this address.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a multi-family property like 9554 Lakeside Drive?

VA loans can be used to purchase multi-family properties of up to four units, provided the buyer intends to occupy one of the units as a primary residence — making this property type a common choice for eligible veterans and active-duty service members.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ocean View and the Naval Station Norfolk corridor well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 9554 Lakeside Drive fits your goals.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1973

Price / sqft

$488

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,381/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641816

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,474/mo

Principal & interest

$2,076

Property tax

$282

Home insurance

$117

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

176% of $227,900

City assessment record · taxes $3,381/yr

Land share of assessed value

38% — $85,800

Improvements $142,100 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$188,000 – $230,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

9617 Norfolk AVE #1 · 0.7 mi · 820 sqft$188,000 sold 2026-02
9226 Phillip AVE · 0.6 mi · 790 sqft$230,000 sold 2026-05
225 A View AVE #214 · 0.1 mi · 960 sqft$190,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$400,000

Price / Sq Ft

$488

Annual Taxes

$3,381

Monthly Tax

$282

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 28, 2026$400,000—
Currently listed—$400,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

76% above assessment

Total Assessed

$227,900

Land

$85,800

Improvement

$142,100

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Norfolk Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

8 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 9554 Lakeside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Ocean View Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Northside Middle School (GreatSchools 3/10), Granby (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 9554 Lakeside Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 9554 Lakeside Dr?+
Yes — Ocean View Yoga is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 9554 Lakeside Dr?+
Monkey Bottom Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 9554 Lakeside Dr?+
Beach Bay Mart is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Lupita's Mexican and Latin American Restaurant (0.1 mi).
Does 9554 Lakeside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 9554 Lakeside Dr built?+
It was built in 1973, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Debra Digges · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10641816

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9554 Lakeside Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23503 · MLS #10641816 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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