Oakmont is a small neighborhood off Little Creek Road and located just 5 miles north of downtown Norfolk. The community offers quick access to retailers and major roadways to get around the rest of the city. “You’re close to the beach without having a lot of tourists in the summer,” says D'Alfred Shaw, a Realtor for Swell Real Estate Co, who’s been selling homes in the area for several years.
The neighborhood is made up mostly of rentable apartments and townhomes, but there are also just over 50 single-family homes as well. Quaint ranches from the mid-20th century are the most common style here. Homes are congregated into cul-de-sacs with streetlights and sidewalks lining the road. Driveways and street parking are available for vehicles, and some homes feature covered awnings over part of its driveway. Because of the neighborhood’s small size, homes do not go on the market here often. Houses in Oakmont typically sell for between $200,000 to $300,000.
Norfolk City Public Schools serves the neighborhood’s students. Kids may start at Crossroads School, which gets a C rating from Niche, before going to Norview Middle School, which has a C-minus. Students may then attend Norview High School, which earns a B grade. The Academy at Rosemont is an additional nearby middle school offered by the district that has two unique programs. The International Studies Program focuses on world languages, cultures and military science, while the Young Scholars Program trains highly motivated and academically gifted students to become autonomous learners.
Oakmont North Playgrounds is in the center of the neighborhood and features a large green space, a paved walking path, basketball courts and a playground. 3 miles east is the Norfolk Botanical Garden with several miles of trails through seasonal floral blooms. Wayne Creek is a popular fishing spot southwest of Oakmont with several boat launches nearby. Ocean View is 4 miles north and has over 7 miles of sandy coastline. For indoor activities, Send It Climbing is a popular rock-climbing gym on Sewells Point Road. The Wunderful Release Rage Room is the first one to open in Norfolk and has plenty of smashable objects.
K & T Food Mart is a popular family-owned convenience store in the neighborhood. The closest shopping center to Oakmont is Little Creek Square with an ALDI, Walmart Neighborhood Market and Food Lion. Little Creek Marketplace is an additional shopping center nearby that has a Walmart Supercenter and an Old Time Pottery discount store. Mi Calavera Latin Store & Butcher Shop is a popular local grocer nearby. There are also local restaurants near Oakmont like Plate Me Please for fresh and locally sourced seafood, Salmich's for burgers and hoagies and Sharks Sports Bar and Grill for pints and pub dishes.
Oakmont is mostly car-dependent, and Interstate 64 is just south of the neighborhood homes. Downtown Norfolk is 5 miles south, about 30 minutes by car, and Naval Station Norfolk is just 3 miles west, or around 10 minutes driving on I-64. Norfolk International Airport is the largest in Hampton Roads and is just 2 miles east. Because of Oakmont’s proximity to the interstate and the airport, there may be some additional ambient noise. There are also several public bus stops along Chesapeake Boulevard with daily service to the rest of the city. “Norfolk has a great transportation system,” says Shaw.
Eric Reed
Verian Realty
(757) 997-1298
98 Total Sales
1 in Oakmont
$83,000 Price
Jon Bourque
Verian Realty
(757) 280-2417
77 Total Sales
1 in Oakmont
$83,000 Price
Dulcie Grabarczyk
BHHS RW Towne Realty
(757) 906-6939
64 Total Sales
2 in Oakmont
$206K - $290K Price Range
Samuel Yusufov
Realty of America LLC
(757) 367-8288
36 Total Sales
1 in Oakmont
$185,000 Price
Rosalind Levy
Triumph Realty
(757) 780-1636
186 Total Sales
1 in Oakmont
$250,000 Price
Eric Byrum
The Real Estate Group
(757) 426-4947
47 Total Sales
1 in Oakmont
$219,500 Price
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
$1,045 - $1,148 per month
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Bike Score®
Walk Score®
Transit Score®
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Tranquil, woodsy neighborhood between Norfolk beaches and military bases
Small community with older homes for a fair price
Smaller homes with yard space, nearby shopping just 3 miles from Ocean View Beach
Active community near shopping, dining and more in Norfolk
Lower-priced homes close to retailers and recreation
Comparatively lower-priced homes centered between the beach and downtown