Norfolk Relocation Kit
Move Smart. Live Local. | Norfolk, Virginia
Curated by Jennifer Dawn, REALTOR® · MRP, ABR, SRS, PSA, AHWD, C2Ex
Neighborhood Orientation
- Use the Neighborhood Sampler for Ghent, Freemason, Ocean View/East Beach, Chelsea/West Ghent, Larchmont/Edgewater, Colonial Place/Riverview, Lochhaven, Fort Norfolk.
- Official Map (PDF) · City GIS
- Use “Distances & Day Trips” for minutes from Waterside—mid-day typical.
Schools & Education
- NPS Boundary Lookup
- VA DOE Profiles
- GreatSchools — Norfolk
- Boundaries/ratings change—verify with NPS & VA DOE.
Commute & Getting Around
Flood & AICUZ (Know Before You Buy)
Utilities & Setup
- Electric: Dominion Energy
- Water/Sewer: Norfolk Utilities · After-hours: 757-664-6700
- Gas: Virginia Natural Gas
- Trash/Recycling: Norfolk Waste Mgmt · 311
- Internet: Cox · Verizon Fios · Breezeline (verify by address)
Buyer Timeline & Checklist
- Pre-approval & program fit (VA/Conventional/FHA)
- Home criteria + neighborhoods short-list
- Tours (virtual or in person) & offer strategy
- Inspections, appraisal, title, insurance
- Final walkthrough & closing
Ask for lender/inspector/insurance referrals tailored to your loan program & location.
Military Moves (PCS-Savvy)
- Bases: NS Norfolk, NSA HR/NATO ACT, JEB LC-FS, Dam Neck
- BAH: DoD BAH Tool
- Resources: Fleet & Family Support
Quick Contacts
- Norfolk Cares (311): 757-664-6510 · Online
- Police non-emergency: 757-441-5610
- DMV VA: 804-497-7100 · Online Services
- Voter registration: VA Dept. of Elections
Work with Jennifer: MRP, ABR, SRS, PSA, AHWD, C2Ex · Top 500 HRRP · BHHS Chairman’s Gold · HRRA COE
This kit is a general resource; verify all details with official providers. © Jennifer Dawn. EHO.
Metro Backdrop
Rates, prices, buyer demand, supply, rent, property tax, and local ownership at a glance
Mortgage Rate (30-Year Avg)
6.34%
weekly average
Freddie Mac weekly survey
Home Prices (Metro, Year-over-Year)
+5.9%
vs one year ago
FHFA metro price index
Buyer Demand
−1%
week over week
Mortgage purchase applications
For-Sale Supply
~3–4 months
months of inventory
Regional snapshot
Median Rent (2-Bedroom)
$1,696
HUD Fair Market Rent
Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News (FY 2025)
Tip: a benchmark for a modest, typical 2-bedroom—great for quick “own vs rent” math.
Property Tax (Norfolk)
$1.23 per $100
city rate
Real estate tax on assessed value
Quick math: $1.23 per $100 = $12.30 per $1,000 (≈1.23%).
Owner-Occupied Homes (Norfolk)
45.7%
citywide share
American Community Survey (2019–2023)
More owner-occupied homes often means longer tenures and steadier streets.
Builder Confidence
32
on a 0–100 scale
NAHB monthly index
Around 50 is neutral. Below 50 builders are cautious; above 50 they’re optimistic—an early signal for new-home supply.