Start with the setting: historic streets, a neighborhood near Old Dominion University, or a search along the Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk's neighborhood names can describe a broader area than an MLS subdivision, so these links give you a useful starting point rather than a promise that every home within an informal boundary is included.
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Choose a neighborhood search
Read a short guide, then select "View homes for sale" to open live listings. These searches include active homes, condos and townhouses. They exclude rentals and land.
Ghent
Historic architecture and local shops make Ghent a distinct place to begin a Norfolk search. Its historic district includes Queen Anne and Colonial Revival buildings. Compare each home's condition, parking arrangements and ownership type, especially when deciding between a detached house and a condominium.
Explore the MLS subdivision named Colonial Place. Compare the age and layout of individual homes rather than assuming that every listing has the same features. A tour should include exterior maintenance, off-street parking and the actual route to your daily destinations.
VisitNorfolk places the Larchmont and Lochhaven area beside Old Dominion University. The search here uses the narrower Larchmont MLS subdivision. Check how a property's location works for your commute and compare lot layout, storage and parking during your visit.
Ocean View is part of Norfolk's Chesapeake Bay beachside area. This link searches the Ocean View MLS subdivision, which is only part of the broader community. Consider access to public beach entrances and obtain property-specific insurance estimates when comparing homes.
East Beach is another starting point in Norfolk's beachside communities. Its MLS search is separate from Ocean View. Before choosing a home, confirm any association obligations, the amenities actually included and the route from that specific property to the beach.
The historic Freemason area is known for older streetscapes and water views. This search is specifically for the Freemason Harbour MLS subdivision, not the entire historic district. For a condominium, review association documents, parking rights and the costs included in the monthly fee.
MLS subdivision and neighborhood labels can cover only part of a larger community. Inventory changes throughout the day; a search can have no matching listings at a later visit. Contact us to expand an area search or set up listing alerts.
Norfolk listing snapshot
As of October 9, 2026, at approximately 5:46 p.m. Eastern, this site's MLS search returned 711 active homes, condos and townhouses in Norfolk. The average asking price was about $402,000. This is a citywide snapshot of asking prices, not sold prices or a neighborhood valuation.
In Norfolk, a neighborhood name does not tell you whether a particular house is in a local historic district or a flood zone. Check those details by address before planning renovations or comparing insurance costs. If you are looking at a condo, compare the total monthly cost and the building's rules with a detached home, rather than comparing asking prices alone.
Some listings may be duplicated in the search results due to the co-mingling of listings from more than one multiple listing service. Should there be different listing information between the duplicated listings; user is advised to verify the accuracy of the listing information before making any financial decisions.