Why this home stands out
At just under 5,000 square feet, this is one of the larger single-family footprints you'll find anywhere in East Beach. Five full baths and a half bath means nobody's waiting in line on a busy morning. The 2004 build year puts it squarely in the neighborhood's planned-community era — designed from the ground up with walkability, architecture standards, and coastal character baked in, not retrofitted.
EAST BEACH and the Norfolk real estate market
East Beach is one of Norfolk's most intentional neighborhoods — a new-urbanist, master-planned community built along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Wide sidewalks, front porches, alley-loaded garages, and a consistent coastal architectural palette give the streets a cohesion you don't find in most Hampton Roads neighborhoods. When people search for east beach norfolk, they're usually looking for exactly this: a walkable, water-adjacent community with real neighborhood identity inside a major city. Norfolk itself is the urban anchor of Hampton Roads — home to the world's largest naval base, a growing downtown arts and dining scene, and easy highway access to the rest of the region. East Beach sits in the northeastern corner of the city, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay to the north and the Lafayette River watershed to the south, giving residents that coastal feel without leaving city limits. It's a neighborhood that rewards people who want to walk to dinner, bike to the water, and still be close to everything.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 9678 25th Bay Street. Riffle Farms Market & Co-op is just 0.2 miles away for local and specialty groceries, with Food Lion a mile out for a full weekly shop. Mahalo Poke House and Super China are both within a three-minute walk for quick dinners. COVA Brewing Company is right in the mix for a casual evening out. For fitness, you have three options within half a mile — Fit Body Boot Camp, Project SixKiller Performance, and Xtras Fitness + Wellness. Pleasant Avenue Park, East Beach Fountain Square and Park, and Garden Pergola Park are all within 0.3 miles, making outdoor time genuinely spontaneous rather than planned.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is literally three minutes away — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find attached to a home this size anywhere in Hampton Roads. Naval Station Norfolk is 13 minutes out, making this address workable for dual-military households too. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and BAH for the Norfolk area at senior paygrades aligns well with a home in this square-footage range.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and five and a half baths across 4,900 square feet means everyone gets space — dedicated homework rooms, guest suites, or a proper home office are all on the table. The East Beach community was designed with families in mind: parks within two blocks, walkable streets, and a neighborhood culture where kids actually play outside. If you've been waiting to find homes for sale in east beach norfolk va at this scale, this address delivers.
More buyer questions
How far is 9678 25th Bay Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately three minutes — JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is one of the closest major installations to this address in all of Norfolk. It's one of the shortest gate-to-driveway commutes you'll find in the area.
How far is 9678 25th Bay Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 13 minutes by car, making this address a practical option for sailors and civilians assigned there who also want proximity to Little Creek.
What is the East Beach neighborhood like in Norfolk?
East Beach is a master-planned, new-urbanist community built along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline — known for its consistent coastal architecture, walkable streets, front-porch culture, and strong neighborhood identity within the city of Norfolk.
Is 9678 25th Bay Street in a flood zone?
East Beach is a coastal neighborhood in Norfolk, so flood zone status is an important consideration — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA designation tied to this address.
Are there parks and walkable amenities near 9678 25th Bay Street?
Yes — Pleasant Avenue Park, East Beach Fountain Square and Park, and Garden Pergola Park are all within 0.3 miles, and several restaurants, a local market, and fitness studios are within easy walking distance.
Tom and Dariya Milan know East Beach inside and out. Reach out through vahome.com to ask questions, schedule a walkthrough, or talk through what a home like this means for your next move.
