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East Ocean View

East Ocean View

$683,557 Average Value
$291 Average Price per Sq Ft
44 Homes For Sale

East Ocean View is beachfront and commuter friendly

What do reclaimed beaches, surf bungalows, a marina, seafood shacks and award-winning condo developments have in common? You can find them all in East Ocean View. This is a quiet community in Norfolk, Virginia, but it hasn't always been that way. This area of the Chesapeake Bay shore was once a vacation and entertainment destination — it even had a theme park. New highways in the second half of the 20th century led to its eventual rebirth as the residential enclave it is today.



Ecological restoration, low-rise development and a slightly secluded location cultivate a low-key, beachy vibe — but there's more to it than just the beach. Even with coastal property values rising almost everywhere, East Ocean View stands out for an award-winning development and prime bay access. You'll find restaurants, a community center, a park, and a handful of small businesses along this two-mile stretch of sand and sleepy shoreside road. There's also a marina on Little Creek at the entrance to the bay. This is also a convenient place for commuters. Major military facilities are only a few miles away, providing jobs for the area. There are private-sector employers in downtown Norfolk and throughout the Hampton Roads region.

East Beach offers new homes within the community

The long-term trend in East Ocean View is an increase in property value, similar to many other coastal areas. There's also interesting development happening here. East Beach on the east side is an example. It's an award-winning New Urbanist planned community and shore reclamation project that started as a public-private partnership in the 1990s. Other move-in ready properties line the waterfronts of Little Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. Creekside homes tend to have boat houses or docks, while the bay side often has direct beach access. Some condos, townhomes and cottages round out the selection.

Water recreation is plentiful in East Ocean View

If you're interested in boating or fishing, there are endless opportunities for birdwatching, exercise and exploration on the Chesapeake Bay and along the Hampton Roads river system. With the marina right in town and many private home docks, East Ocean View is a prime spot from which to launch your adventures. Maybe you'll spend the evening strolling down a sandy beach after watching the sunset — or perhaps you'd prefer an open-air concert performed by a full jazz ensemble? For such a small strip of the Chesapeake Bay coastline, there's a lot going on in East Ocean View. Apart from moonlight boaters and frequenters of isolated nocturnal haunts, this is a quiet neighborhood at night. For daytime pastimes and necessities, there are forest preserves, shopping areas and grocery stores all within easy driving distance.

Public schools are just a quick drive away

This neighborhood is within the enrollment zones for the Little Creek Elementary, Azalea Gardens Middle and Lake Taylor High schools. None of those schools are in East Ocean View, but all are within easy driving distance. The elementary and middle schools are roughly two miles away, and it's only about six miles to the high school. If you'd like a private education for your children, there are also religious and Montessori schools right in Norfolk.

Some communities have resident-only recreation spaces

The East Beach community has events in a pavilion located near the tennis courts. You can sometimes catch smaller shows near the Bay View Club, which also has several amenities available to members of the HOA. About three and a half miles down the road, there's a larger bandshell at Ocean View Beach Park. You'll find a croquet pitch, a bocce green, two tennis courts and multiple green spaces throughout the East Beach development. There's also a garden area with a pergola, playground equipment and a pavilion stage for live events. At the neighborhood community center on Little Creek, you can work out, fish, launch your kayak, play sports or let the kids loose on a playground. Near the west end of the neighborhood, you can walk your dog, have a barbecue or take a jog along the winding, tree-shaded paths of Bay Oaks Park.

The Norfolk Naval Station and another base are nearby

This is also a convenient location for military personnel. It's 5 miles from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and 9 miles from the Norfolk Naval Station.

There's even a public bus that runs through the neighborhood from downtown Norfolk to the joint expeditionary base. A laid-back beach feeling, good seafood and an in-town marina keep East Ocean View feeling like a vacation spot — even though plenty of people live here all year. It follows the city's motto: Old salt, new vibe.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norfolk International

10 min drive

Bus

Ocean View & 20th Bay

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Ocean View & 16th Bay

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Ocean View & 2nd Bay

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Ocean View & 14th Bay

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Shore & Pleasant

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Ocean View & 19th Bay

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Ocean View & 3rd Bay

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Ocean View 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

East Ocean View Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$629,900
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$736,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$584,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$252,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
137
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,774
Number of Homes for Sale
44
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
3.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,484
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,128
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,048
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
758
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jul 26
    12 - 3pm

    9600 2nd Bay St Unit 204, Norfolk, VA 23518

    $295,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,065 Sq Ft
    • 9600 2nd Bay St
    • Unit 204
    • New 24 days ago

    These completely renovated 2 BR/ 1 BA condos have a modern/ coastal design with high end finishes. Includes quartz countertops, new white shaker cabinetry, brand-new appliances, washer dryer in one & energy-efficient mini-split systems. Ideal location, near beaches, restaurants, breweries, weekly farmers market (May-Nov), & golf carts welcomed in the area! Turn-key and full of style—ideal as a

    Sarah Wood Creed Realty

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  • Saturday, Jul 26
    12 - 3pm

    9600 2nd Bay St Unit 203, Norfolk, VA 23518

    $295,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,065 Sq Ft
    • 9600 2nd Bay St
    • Unit 203
    • New 24 days ago

    These completely renovated 2 BR/ 1 BA condos have a modern/ coastal design with high end finishes. Includes quartz countertops, new white shaker cabinetry, brand-new appliances, washer dryer in one & energy-efficient mini-split systems. Ideal location, near beaches, restaurants, breweries, weekly farmers market (May-Nov), & golf carts welcomed in the area! Turn-key and full of style—ideal as a

    Sarah Wood Creed Realty

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  • Saturday, Jul 26
    12 - 3pm

    9600 2nd Bay St Unit 202, Norfolk, VA 23518

    $295,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,065 Sq Ft
    • 9600 2nd Bay St
    • Unit 202
    • New 24 days ago

    These completely renovated 2 BR/ 1 BA condos have a modern/ coastal design with high end finishes. Includes quartz countertops, new white shaker cabinetry, brand-new appliances, washer dryer in one & energy-efficient mini-split systems. Ideal location, near beaches, restaurants, breweries, weekly farmers market (May-Nov), & golf carts welcomed in the area! Turn-key and full of style—ideal as a

    Sarah Wood Creed Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
7,021
Median Age
40
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$65,017
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,545

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
81%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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