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9631 18th Bay ST, NORFOLK VA 23518 - Main photo
$320,000
$331 / sqft · est. $1,920/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
966sqft
39days on market

9631 18th Bay St, Norfolk, VA 23518

SoldResidential · built 1952 · OCEAN VIEW EAST

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

9631 18th Bay Street~~ Beach Living!!!! Move In Ready!!!! Fresh Floors, New Roof, serviced crawl space. Large fenced backyard. Steps from the beach. This updated home is ready for you from day one with plenty of space and potential to expand and make it your own. Whether you're looking to settle in or add value, this property delivers. Call today to schedule a tour!

Listing courtesy of Kenyatta Clark · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10634797

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A compact 1952 three-bedroom home on 18th Bay Street in Norfolk's East Ocean View neighborhood, sitting just a short walk from the bay and four minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — a practical, well-located address with a tight-knit beach community feel.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 9631 18th Bay Street apart is the combination of genuine coastal proximity and military-base convenience that's hard to find at this scale. You're a one-minute walk from 17th Bay Beach Access, surrounded by local restaurants and fitness studios, and within four minutes of JEB Little Creek-Fort Story's main gate. For a 966-square-foot home built in 1952, the location does a lot of heavy lifting.

OCEAN VIEW EAST and the Norfolk real estate market

East Ocean View is one of Norfolk's most distinctive pockets — a low-key, walkable beach community tucked along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline on the city's north side. Streets here are named by bay numbers, the lots are modest, and the neighbors tend to know each other. It's the kind of place where people walk to the water in the morning and grab a beer at a local bar in the evening without getting in a car. If you're searching for a house for sale in Norfolk with actual beach access built into daily life, East Ocean View delivers that in a way that few other Norfolk neighborhoods can. The broader city of Norfolk wraps around this area with all the infrastructure you'd expect — major highways, healthcare, employment hubs — but East Ocean View itself has a small-town rhythm. Summers bring activity to the waterfront; winters stay quieter but never feel isolated. It's a neighborhood that rewards people who want community, not just a commute.

What's nearby

Daily errands and downtime are both covered within a short radius of 18th Bay Street. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op is 0.4 miles away for local and specialty groceries, and a Dollar General sits 0.8 miles out for quick household runs. When it's time to eat, East Beach Bar & Grill, Sour Street Pizza, and Lola's Beach Cantina are all within 0.2 miles. COVA Brewing Company is 0.4 miles away for a more relaxed evening out. Fitness options are plentiful — Project SixKiller Performance is 0.1 miles away, Fit Body Boot Camp is 0.3 miles, and East Beach Training Studio rounds things out at 0.4 miles. The Community Garden and 17th Bay Beach Access are both 0.1 miles from the front door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is four minutes from 9631 18th Bay Street — one of the shortest gate-to-front-door commutes you'll find in Norfolk. Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 12 minutes away, keeping both major installations within easy reach. If you're working through a VA loan or calculating BAH coverage, this address puts you in a strong position geographically for either base assignment.

For first-time buyers

If you're ready to buy a house in Norfolk and want to start somewhere manageable, 9631 18th Bay Street offers a realistic entry point into a neighborhood with genuine character. At 966 square feet, the home is straightforward to maintain, the location is walkable, and the surrounding community is established. You'd be buying into East Ocean View — not just a house.

More buyer questions

How far is 9631 18th Bay Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive is approximately four minutes, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base's main gate in the entire Norfolk market. It's a straightforward route with no highway required.

How far is 9631 18th Bay Street from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 12 minutes by car from 18th Bay Street, heading south through Norfolk via Shore Drive or Granby Street.

Where is the nearest beach access to 9631 18th Bay Street?

17th Bay Beach Access is 0.1 miles from the front door — essentially a one-minute walk to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

Is 9631 18th Bay Street in a flood zone?

East Ocean View's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay means flood zone status is an important consideration for this address. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation and flood insurance implications.

What is the neighborhood like around 9631 18th Bay Street?

East Ocean View is a walkable, close-knit beach community on Norfolk's north side with a mix of longtime residents and military families. The area has a casual, coastal character with local restaurants, fitness studios, and bay access all within a short walk.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know East Ocean View well — reach out to get a straight answer on what 9631 18th Bay Street means for your specific situation.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1952

Price / sqft

$331

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,000/yr

County

Norfolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634797

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
966
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR
Appliances
Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Other
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Window/Wall
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
OCEAN VIEW EAST
Zoning
R-12
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510104

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Ocean View

Ocean View is a waterfront neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its access to the Chesapeake Bay and maritime character.

$385K

Median sale · 12 mo

$255

Sold $/sq ft

26d

Days on market

72

For sale now

$61K

HH income

36.5%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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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

$1,920/mo

Principal & interest

$1,660

Property tax

$167

Home insurance

$93

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

114% of $280,700

City assessment record · taxes $2,000/yr

Land share of assessed value

58% — $163,000

Improvements $117,700 · 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

$249,900 – $310,000

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.

9635 10th Bay ST · 0.5 mi · 990 sqft$266,900 sold 2026-07
2246 E Ocean View AVE #203 · 1 mi · 957 sqft$249,900 sold 2026-05
9609 8th Bay ST · 0.7 mi · 858 sqft$310,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$320,000

Price / Sq Ft

$331

Annual Taxes

$2,000

Monthly Tax

$167

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.63%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 22, 2026$320,000—
Price reducedJun 30, 2026$320,000−$9,999
SoldJun 26, 2026$320,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

14% above assessment

Total Assessed

$280,700

Land

$163,000

Improvement

$117,700

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 9631 18th Bay St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Little Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Azalea Gardens Middle, Lake Taylor (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 9631 18th Bay St in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 9631 18th Bay St?+
Yes — Project SixKiller Performance is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 9631 18th Bay St?+
Community Garden is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 9631 18th Bay St?+
Riffle Farms Market & Co-op is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is East Beach Bar & Grill (0.2 mi).
Does 9631 18th Bay St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 9631 18th Bay St built?+
It was built in 1952, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Kenyatta Clark · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10634797

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9631 18th Bay St, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 · MLS #10634797 · 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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