Pinewell
Soaking in the sun at the beach or Maple Park
Ocean View Beach welcomes residents and visitors to relax on the sand, swim in the water or search for seashells. A paved parking lot sits nearby where visitors can park their cars or golf carts before a day at the beach. “It’s a very, very walkable neighborhood; lots of jogging and dog walking to the beach,” Shaw says. Oceanview’s beaches span 7.3 miles of shoreline with access to the serene waters of the Chesapeake Bay, perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking.The Ocean View Golf Course, another relaxation destination, waits for amateur and experienced golfers. Locals sign up for public tee times or become members to get a flat tee time charge. Golfers can play the full 18-hole course for a relaxing Sunday or practice for the Ocean View Golf Club Memorial Tournament. When the temperature drops, parents might skip a beach trip and take their kids to Community Beach Park. Children can climb around the playground equipment while their parents sit on the nearby benches.
Beach homes and classic single-family homes near Granby Street
Colonial-inspired beach houses sit close to the shore. Still, future residents can find Tudor-inspired homes with unique trim and one-bedroom condos in brick buildings like Ocean Pines Condominium. The beach houses often feature soft-colored siding, wrap-around porches and multi-car garages. Homes with Tudor-inspired design sport sloped roofs and brick siding. “The median price range for homes is now approaching $400,000, but home prices range from $400,000, $500,000 and even $600,000,” Shaw says. A handful of apartments and homes are available to rent for those who want to live close to the beach but aren’t ready to buy.Enjoying music and family fun at Ocean View Beach
Ocean View Beach Park draws residents from all over Hampton Roads with its abundance of summertime festivals. No one has to wonder what to do on Friday nights with events like Reggae on the Bay, Ocean View Backyard BBQ and Family Fun & Movie Night. On Sundays, residents walk to the park to enjoy live music with the Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series, which runs from May to September. Local bands play live music well into the night.Chatting with neighbors at Oceanview Diner
Most beach towns have a know-your-neighbor atmosphere, and Pinewell is no different. Hungry residents often run into their neighbors at Oceanview Diner when they visit for breakfast or lunch. Those who want classic seafood dishes visit Our People’s Soulful Seafood. Friends meet up at The OV Beach Tavern to get drinks, catch the game or show off their karaoke skills.When residents need extra groceries before friends and family come to visit, they stock up at the Harris Teeter on West Ocean View Avenue. Tienda La Tapatía 3 features a wide range of Latin American drinks and snacks for people to enjoy after hanging out on the beach.
Making history at Granby High
Parents send their kids to Ocean View Elementary before they transition to Northside Middle. Both schools earn Cs from Niche. Students at Granby High might have their poetry or artwork published in The Cupola, a literary journal that was recognized as a REALM First Class magazine in 2023. The varsity softball team made history in 2023 by taking the top spot in the 757Teamz Top 15, a ranking list put together by the Daily Press newspaper. Niche gives Granby High a B-minus. Ocean View Christian Academy, a private school offering kindergarten through 12th-grade classes, also sits in the middle of the neighborhood.Commuting to the Naval Base or Downtown Norfolk
Drivers take U.S. Route 564 all the way into Downtown Norfolk when it's time to work. Slim sidewalks run throughout the neighborhood, giving residents a path to bike or walk to the grocery store or beach. The Downtown Norfolk Transit Center/Navy Exchange Mall bus route also connects Pinewell residents to Downtown Norfolk. Less than 7 miles away, airplanes fly in and out of Norfolk International Airport, where locals can go when they plan a trip to Tennessee, Georgia or Maryland. With the Naval Station Norfolk sitting close to Pinewell, residents might see and hear planes flying overhead every now and then.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Plourde
Kimberly Plourde
EXIT Realty Central
(757) 792-8033
136 Total Sales
1 in Pinewell
$375,000 Price
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Sean Hudgins
Sean Hudgins
Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
(757) 231-3580
34 Total Sales
1 in Pinewell
$305,000 Price
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Andy Gomez
Andy Gomez
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(912) 461-3065
67 Total Sales
1 in Pinewell
$430,000 Price
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Kristie Weaver
Kristie Weaver
Own Real Estate LLC
(757) 780-7963
319 Total Sales
2 in Pinewell
$285K - $535K Price Range
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Tammy Coleman
Tammy Coleman
Swell Realty Co
(757) 859-9572
106 Total Sales
1 in Pinewell
$233,107 Price
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Evelyn Thomas
Evelyn Thomas
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Nachman Realty
(757) 982-3535
129 Total Sales
1 in Pinewell
$479,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Imagination Island
Ocean View Dog Park
Northside Park
Monkey Bottom Park
Community Beach Park
- Basketball
- Beach
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pinewell | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pinewell Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pinewell, Norfolk sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pinewell, Norfolk over the last 12 months is $475,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
528
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,102
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,938
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,097
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
470
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,364 - $2,084 per month
- Royal Mace Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 610+ Sq Ft
- 9621 Chesapeake Blvd
- Norfolk, VA
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$1,080 - $1,195 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 450+ Sq Ft
- 9610 Sherwood Place
- Norfolk, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,916
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,156
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,113
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Northside
Older Cape Cods and Craftsman homes bordered by Naval Base Norfolk and beaches
West Ocean View
Beachside Community Where Coastal Living Beckons
Bay View
Homes neighbored by Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk International Airport and naval bases
Oakdale Farms
Seabreeze and sunshine in a family-friendly Norfolk neighborhood near the bay
Bel-Aire
Tranquil, woodsy neighborhood between Norfolk beaches and military bases
Colonial Heights
Smaller homes with yard space, nearby shopping just 3 miles from Ocean View Beach
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