$700,000

1957 E Ocean View Ave Norfolk, VA 23503

Bay View Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,389/month

Total Views 1,992
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About This Home

Exceptional investment opportunity in Norfolk’s Cottage Line neighborhood of Ocean View, just across the street from the Chesapeake Bay. This all-brick, 3,175-square-foot building offers five apartments: four 1-bedroom/1-bath units and one 2-bedroom/2-bath unit, plus a detached income-producing garage and off-street parking. Current gross rental income is $6,475/month ($77,700/year), with potential for additional growth as units turn over. Unit E was recently renovated with an updated kitchen and bath, luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint, providing a proven model for future improvements. Each apartment is separately metered for electricity, paid by the tenants. Owner pays gas, water, sewer and trash, averaging approximately $500–$700/month. Unit C has washer/dryer hookups. High-elevation lot with no flood insurance required. All apartments and the garage are currently occupied. Commercial financing is typically required for properties with five or more units.

Listing Agent

Katie Howlett

BHHS RW Towne Realty Listed on: 07/10/2026

BHHS RW Towne Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Ashley Link

BHHS RW Towne Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Urethane Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Bay View Elementary School
  • Azalea Gardens Middle School
  • Norview High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • 5 Units
  • Ocean View East Subdivision

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,540

Year Built

Built in 1962

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Apartments 3+
  • Property Type - Cross Property: Apartments 3+
  • GarageYN: No
  • AICUZ - Crash: None
  • AICUZ - Noise: -65
  • Neighborhood Name: OCEAN VIEW EAST
  • Ownership Type: Simple
  • Estimated Year Built: 1962
  • Address Street Name Website: Ocean View
  • Address Website: 1957 E Ocean View AVE
  • Appliances Ranges: 5
  • Appliances Refrigerators: 5
  • Contingency Exists: Non Contingent
  • Type Of Apartment: Garden
  • Units Total Number: 5
  • AddressLine: 1957 E Ocean View AVE, NORFOLK VA 23503
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Laminate/LVP
  • Stories Number: 2.0000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Roof: Poly Skin

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Lot, Close to Mass Transit, Multi Car, Off Street

Utilities

  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Cooling: Window/Wall
  • Heating: Nat Gas
  • Utilities: City Sewer, City Water, Electric, Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Front: 150
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X150

Rental Info

  • Furnished YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Approx: 6540

MLS Schools

  • School Other: ADL
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • School High School: Norview
  • Middle School: Azalea Gardens Middle

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,540 $531,700 $104,600 $427,100
2024 $5,018 $408,000 $104,600 $303,400
2023 $4,674 $373,900 $104,600 $269,300
2022 $4,560 $364,800 $104,600 $260,200
2021 $4,209 $336,700 $104,600 $232,100
2020 $4,090 $327,200 $97,100 $230,100
2019 $3,955 $316,400 $97,100 $219,300
2018 $3,771 $301,700 $97,100 $204,600
2017 $3,451 $300,100 $97,100 $203,000
2016 $3,451 $240,000 $134,500 $105,500
2015 $3,138 $240,000 $134,500 $105,500
2014 $3,138 $240,000 $134,500 $105,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2026 07/10/26 For Sale $700,000 -- --
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $571,000 Fidelity National Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
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MLS Number: 10643752

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