Norfolk, Virginia · Live REIN MLS
Homes for Sale in Norfolk, VA
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$2,000,000
Hunt Club Point
2030 Hunters TRL, NORFOLK VA 23518
Norfolk, Virginia 23518
$899,000
Lansdale
5535 E Princess Anne RD, NORFOLK VA 23502
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
The Norfolk market at a glance
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA range from historic district townhouses in Ghent (23507) and waterfront condos along the Elizabeth River to ranch-style family homes in Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona. As the cultural and economic heart of Hampton Roads, Norfolk offers something for nearly every buyer: $200K starter homes in Ocean View (23503, 23518), $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent (23517), executive homes near Old Dominion University (23508), and luxury riverfront properties in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — and the city is also home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University. The active-duty military and academic communities drive steady year-round demand. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View, and historically strong specialty programs at the Governor's School for the Arts. Buyers searching the 23510 (downtown) and 23508 (West Ghent / ODU corridor) ZIP codes will find the strongest mix of urban walkability and historic architecture; 23503 and 23518 (Ocean View) offer the most affordable waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS inventory below updates every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
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PCSing to Norfolk? Start with your BAH and your base.
We’re not veterans — we’re the local agents who help military families land here, often buying remotely on short orders. We’ll match homes to your housing allowance and your real commute, and walk you through the VA-loan process step by step.
NAS Oceana
Central Virginia Beach — the largest master jet base in the country
JEB Little Creek–Fort Story
North Virginia Beach, near Chic’s Beach and Bayside
Naval Station Norfolk
The world’s largest naval base, via I-64 / I-264
Joint Base Langley–Eustis
Peninsula side, near Hampton and Newport News
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Neighborhoods to know in Norfolk
Norfolk's neighborhoods are character-rich and range widely in price. Ghent is the city's walkable historic district with restored townhomes, restaurants, and proximity to ODU. Larchmont, Edgewater, and Algonquin Park are established waterfront-adjacent neighborhoods popular with families. Colonial Place and Riverview offer 1920s-era craftsman bungalows at relatively accessible prices. East Beach is a planned coastal community with newer construction. Wards Corner, Fairlawn, and West Ghent are more affordable urban neighborhoods that have seen substantial reinvestment over the last decade. For Navy families stationed at Naval Station Norfolk, neighborhoods like Larchmont, Ocean View, and Lochhaven offer short commutes.
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Norfolk market snapshot
Norfolk's median home prices are typically more accessible than Virginia Beach, which makes the city a popular choice for first-time buyers and military families on PCS orders. The trade-off is a more urban setting with older housing stock — many homes were built before 1950, which means more character but also more attention to systems (roof, HVAC, electrical) at inspection time. Coastal flooding is a meaningful consideration in low-lying neighborhoods, so flood-zone review is part of the standard VaHome buyer process here.
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Common questions about Norfolk real estate
How do I search for Norfolk homes for sale?
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The grid above shows Norfolk homes pulled live from the REIN MLS. Click any listing for full property details. To filter by price, bedrooms, or other criteria, use the filter sidebar on /listings/?city=Norfolk.
What is real estate like in Norfolk, VA?
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Norfolk real estate is character-driven and varied — you'll see early-1900s craftsmen, 1920s townhomes, mid-century brick ranches, and modern infill condos all in the same city. Prices are generally more accessible than Virginia Beach, but variability between neighborhoods is significant. The military presence is the dominant demand driver, with strong year-round VA loan activity.
Are houses for sale in Norfolk close to the naval base?
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Many neighborhoods in Norfolk are within a 15-minute commute of Naval Station Norfolk — Larchmont, Lochhaven, Algonquin Park, Ocean View, and East Beach are particularly popular among Navy families. Use the listings grid to see current inventory, and a VaHome agent can help you evaluate gate-to-doorstep time and BAH-aligned price ranges.
Is Norfolk a walkable city?
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Norfolk leads Hampton Roads in walkability. Ghent, Downtown Norfolk, Park Place, and parts of Colonial Place have grid-pattern streets, sidewalks, and walkable amenities. Most other parts of the city are more car-dependent, similar to other Hampton Roads suburbs.
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About the Hampton Roads Real Estate Market
Hampton Roads is one of the most dynamic real estate markets on the East Coast, anchored by the largest naval complex in the world at Naval Station Norfolk and home to roughly 120,000 active-duty, reserve, and civilian Department of Defense personnel. The region spans seven cities — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Newport News — plus the Peninsula communities of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Poquoson, with each market carrying its own personality, school district, and price profile.
Buying or selling here means thinking about more than just a house. Tidewater geography means flood zones, hurricane preparation, and waterfront premiums matter. Military presence means BAH affordability, PCS season inventory crunches (May through August), and VA loan eligibility are top of mind for a meaningful share of every neighborhood. School quality varies block by block, especially across the seven independent city school divisions, and is often the deciding factor for relocating families.
Why Buyers and Sellers Choose VaHome
The VaHome Team — Tom and Dariya Milan with LPT Realty — focuses on the Hampton Roads region with deep expertise in military relocation, VA financing, and the trade-offs that local buyers actually face. From listing strategy that gets your home in front of the right relocating buyer to buyer representation that respects your BAH cap and PCS timeline, the team treats every transaction as a long-term relationship. The site is built to make decisions clearer: BAH-aware search, drive-time mapping to every major installation, neighborhood guides written by people who live here, and a calculator that shows real monthly cost — taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI included — instead of a teaser headline number.
Plan Your Next Move
Whether you are buying your first home with a VA loan, moving up while your kids transition between school districts, or selling a Hampton Roads property to relocate to your next duty station, the resources on this site are organized around the questions you are actually asking. Browse listings filtered by base proximity, paygrade-aware BAH cap, and commute time. Read neighborhood guides for Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and the Peninsula communities. Use the mortgage calculator to compare conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo loan scenarios side by side. When you are ready to talk, the contact form goes directly to a specialist who knows the area, the lenders, and the timing.