Why this home stands out
Built in 1936, this 990-square-foot multi-family property carries the kind of bones and history that newer construction simply can't replicate. Ocean View has been drawing people to Norfolk's waterfront edge for generations, and this address puts you right in the middle of it — close to the bay, close to the base, and surrounded by a neighborhood that feels genuinely lived-in and community-rooted.
OCEAN VIEW and the Norfolk real estate market
Ocean View is one of Norfolk's most distinctive coastal neighborhoods — a stretch of bay-front streets where mid-century cottages sit alongside updated homes and the water is never far from view. If you're browsing homes for sale Norfolk-wide and want something with real character and a genuine beach-town feel, Ocean View consistently stands out. The neighborhood runs along the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, giving it a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere that's rare this close to two major military installations. Residents here tend to know their neighbors, walk to the water, and take full advantage of the local restaurant and brewery scene that has quietly made this corner of Norfolk a destination in its own right. The area has seen steady reinvestment over the years, with long-time locals and newcomers alike drawn to its combination of affordability, access, and authentic coastal identity. It's part of Norfolk's broader fabric — a city that blends military heritage, maritime culture, and a growing arts and food scene into something genuinely hard to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 10th Bay Street. Jessy's Taqueria, Chanello's Pizza, and Karla's Beach House are all within two-tenths of a mile — dinner sorted without moving the car. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op handles grocery runs at under a mile out. For fitness, Project SixKiller Performance is just 0.4 miles away, with Fit Body Boot Camp and Xtras Fitness + Wellness both under a mile. COVA Brewing Company and The Bold Mariner Brewing Company give you two solid local taprooms within a mile. Pretty Lake Playground, Bay Oaks Park, and 17th Bay Beach Access are all within half a mile, making outdoor time genuinely effortless.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a five-minute drive from this address, and Naval Station Norfolk is roughly eleven minutes out — a commute that's hard to beat in Hampton Roads. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and your BAH goes a meaningful distance in a neighborhood like Ocean View, where the lifestyle far outpaces what the zip code might suggest.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to properties with a story, 1936 construction in a bay-front Norfolk neighborhood is about as layered as it gets. Ocean View has been a working waterfront community for nearly a century, and this multi-family address reflects that history — imperfect in the best ways, with a sense of place that no new-build subdivision can manufacture. This is a house for sale in Norfolk VA that earns its character.
More buyer questions
How far is 9635 10th Bay Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately five minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the Ocean View area.
How far is 9635 10th Bay Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly eleven minutes by car, a manageable daily commute from this Ocean View address.
What is the property type at 9635 10th Bay Street?
The property is classified as multi-family residential, a 990-square-foot structure built in 1936 in the Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.
Is 9635 10th Bay Street in a flood zone?
Ocean View sits along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this address.
Where is the nearest beach access to 9635 10th Bay Street?
17th Bay Beach Access is approximately half a mile from the property, with Bay Oaks Park and Pretty Lake Playground also within 0.4 miles for additional outdoor options.
Want to know more about 9635 10th Bay Street or Ocean View as a whole? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out today.
