Why this home stands out
Square footage this generous — 3,442 feet across five bedrooms and four full baths — is genuinely rare in this corner of Norfolk. The 2006 construction means you're getting a home built to modern codes with layouts that reflect how people actually live: room for a dedicated home office, space for overnight guests, and bathrooms that don't require a scheduling system. That combination of size, age, and location is a short list.
COTTAGE LINE and the Norfolk real estate market
Sturgis Street sits in a residential pocket of Norfolk that balances quiet, established streets with fast access to the waterfront corridors and commercial arteries that make daily life convenient. The surrounding blocks are a mix of well-kept single-family homes, giving the area a grounded, neighborhood feel rather than a transient one. Norfolk itself is one of the most layered cities on the East Coast — a working port city with a genuine arts scene, serious dining, and a military presence that shapes everything from the local economy to the culture on the street. The 23503 zip code places you on the northern edge of the city, close to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and the Ocean View corridor, where you'll find waterfront parks, boat ramps, and a stretch of restaurants and casual spots that locals treat as their backyard. It's a part of Norfolk that rewards people who want space, proximity to the water, and easy commutes — all without paying the premium of the more marketed zip codes to the south.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are straightforward from 9640 Sturgis Street. The Ocean View Avenue commercial strip puts grocery options, pharmacies, and casual dining within a few minutes by car. Little Creek Road adds another layer of retail and restaurant variety heading east. Chesapeake Beach and the Ocean View Beach Park are close enough for a spontaneous afternoon, and the Lafayette River greenways are accessible for walkers and cyclists. For a broader outing, downtown Norfolk's Waterside District and NEON arts district are roughly twenty minutes south, offering a full evening's worth of dining, entertainment, and waterfront scenery.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and nine minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — 9640 Sturgis Street is positioned as well as any address in the city for dual-base households or families who need flexibility across PCS cycles. Five bedrooms means room for a home office, a dedicated guest room, or space that adapts as family size changes. A VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you negotiating over bathroom time or converting the dining room into a homework station, 3,442 square feet and four full baths changes the equation. Five bedrooms give every person in the household a defined space, with room left over for the things that actually improve daily life — a proper office, a playroom, or a guest suite that functions like one. This is the kind of square footage that makes a house feel like it's working for you.
More buyer questions
How far is 9640 Sturgis Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately eight minutes by car from 9640 Sturgis Street, making it one of the closest residential addresses of this size to the base. The route avoids most of the congestion that affects longer commutes from other parts of the city.
How far is 9640 Sturgis Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about nine minutes from the property, traveling east along the Ocean View corridor. That proximity makes this address a practical choice for households with ties to both installations.
What is the square footage and layout of 9640 Sturgis Street?
The home offers 3,442 square feet with five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, built in 2006. That layout provides enough room for flexible use of bedrooms — home offices, guest rooms, or dedicated hobby spaces — without the maintenance burden of a much older build.
Is 9640 Sturgis Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the property's location in the 23503 zip code near the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, reviewing that tile before making decisions is worthwhile.
Where are the nearest parks and waterfront access points to 9640 Sturgis Street?
Ocean View Beach Park and Chesapeake Beach are among the closest waterfront access points, both reachable in a short drive. The area also has access to Lafayette River greenways for walking and cycling closer to home.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Norfolk well. Reach out to get a straightforward conversation about 9640 Sturgis Street and what it could mean for your next move.
