Is Willoughby, Norfolk, VA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Willoughby, Norfolk, VA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say there are sidewalks

Is a car needed in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say car is needed

Is there wildlife in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's wildlife

Is Willoughby, Norfolk, VA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Is parking easy in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say parking is easy

Does Willoughby, Norfolk, VA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are yards well-kept in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Willoughby, Norfolk, VA quiet?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's quiet

Is Willoughby, Norfolk, VA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do residents of Willoughby, Norfolk, VA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in Willoughby, Norfolk, VA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

Is Norfolk a buyer's or seller's market?

Norfolk is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Norfolk?

The median sale price in Norfolk is $327K. That is up $11.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Willoughby neighborhood?

Residents describe the Willoughby neighborhood in Norfolk, VA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Willoughby, Norfolk .

What are the closest schools to Chela Ave?

The closest schools to Chela Ave in Norfolk, VA are Granby High School (rated 2/10), Northside Middle School (rated 3/10), Ocean View Elementary School (rated 3/10).

OFF MARKET

Chela Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503

Willoughby

Studio

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Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1547 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$299,000	01/05/26	3	2	1,571
1505 Lea View Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$500,000	08/20/26	3	2.5	1,932
1561 Lea View Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$305,000	09/19/25	3	3	2,300
1310 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$330,000	06/12/26	3	2	960
9626 12th View St, Norfolk, VA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$579,000	07/06/26	4	2.5	2,436
1155 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.62	Single-Family Home	$625,000	08/21/26	4	3	2,448
1135 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$650,000	12/15/25	4	2.5	2,542
1114 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.71	Single-Family Home	$171,001	07/07/26	2	1	650
9628 11th View St, Norfolk, VA	0.77	Single-Family Home	$350,000	10/15/25	2	3.5	1,600
1021 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA	0.87	Single-Family Home	$505,000	08/26/25	3	2	1,700

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1522 Chela Ave #A2, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.01	$230,000	2	2	960	For Sale
1505 Lea View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.06	$500,000	3	2.5	1,932	Recently Sold
1547 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.05	$299,000	3	2	1,571	Recently Sold
1561 Lea View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.08	$530,900	3	3	2,300	Off Market
1557 Chela Ave #C, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.07	$519,990	5	4	2,062	For Sale
1557 Chela Ave #A, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.07	$539,990	5	4	2,062	For Sale
1566 Lea View Ave #8, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.10	$340,000	2	2	1,352	Recently Sold
1566 Lea View Ave #5, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.10	$163,400	1	1	550	Off Market
1566 Lea View Ave #3, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.10	$199,000	1	1	550	For Sale
1442 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.12	$1,200,000	5	5	5,500	For Sale
1459 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.16	$449,000	-	-	-	For Sale
1400 W Ocean View Ave #A, Norfolk, VA 23503	0.22	$565,000	3	3	2,200	For Sale

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About this House

Chela Ave is in the Willoughby neighborhood in Norfolk, VA and in ZIP code 23503.

Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503 is a studio unknown in Willoughby. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,361/month.

Home Details for Chela Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Unknown

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2017	$24	$2,100

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Norfolk

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$327K

$11.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$213

$3MoM

Available listings

952

2MoM

Around this home

Ocean View Elementary School
K-5
Public
512 Students
Norfolk City Public Schools
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Purple star for Military Families school with fantastic teachers and staff.
Parent Review
3y ago
21 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Willoughby

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What Locals Say about Willoughby

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say car is needed
60 % Say there's wildlife
57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
57 % Say people would walk alone at night
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say parking is easy
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say yards are well-kept
45 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
36 % Say kids play outside
17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
1mo ago
"Great for beach and retirees and adults. From what I know, the school district isn’t very good."
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Joyce A Wright
Resident
9mo ago
"Most people have dogs and sometimes we know the dogs names before we know each others name... lol I do wish the city would put in a dog park near by, but we do appreciate all our animals"
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RICARDO M COLE
Resident
1y ago
"Nothing. This neighborhood isn’t bad, but it isn't the friendly borrow sugar and invites them to a barbecue neighborhood either. It is a typical mind-your-own-business quiet and safe neighborhood, in my opinion."
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Calvin P.
Resident
5y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time. Cleans up after their dog. The beach is across the street. Very quiet neighborhood and neighbors."
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Gjomara
Resident
6y ago
"Charming, spectacular beaches, with sunrises and sunsets that can often be of the charts. Friendly neighbors shopping and much more nearby. Easy to get to many places from here, with plenty of outdoor activities from hiking to water sports to sightseeing. "
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Millicent M.
Resident
6y ago
"This neighborhood is pretty good and friendly,the traffic is a little bad at times! They do have one bus that comes down here,the traffic is pretty bad at times."
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Nick23227
Resident
6y ago
"Water on both sides, isolated and natural even though between three cities (Hampton and Norfolk, Virginia Beach)."
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Youngred205
Resident
6y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and it's quite and nice place to stay. very close to the beach. The school could be better. "
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Traci H.
Resident
6y ago
"this is a neighborhood with many rentals, but is generally quiet. the interstate creates a steady background noise. "
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Traci H.
Resident
6y ago
"this neighborhood is a quiet exception to the surrounding areas, but for the noise of the interstate. the beaches are clean, patrolled, and not over crowded. fishing id Good too."
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Lydia M.
Visitor
6y ago
"Nothing. I’m just staying here temporarily. It’s expensive to live here on my own. Go live somewhere else."
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Greg W.
Visitor
6y ago
"People always out walking their dogs. It’s a dog friendly neighborhood. Everyone’s is very friendly. "
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Tia B.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"The beach and the way it makes you feel like home great People out here and easy access to the interstate "
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Dionne L.
Resident
7y ago
"there are a lot of opportunities to make friends with other families here. I would encourage your kids to make friends. "
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Marcella W.
Resident
7y ago
"Love it. Have lived here for a few years and I am planning on staying for a long time. Schools, activities and the beach are reasons to live here. "
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Sototc
Resident
7y ago
"Good schools and lots of activities for families. Close to wineries, a major hospital and also an easy commute to Norther VIRGINIA a DC."
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Andrea H.
Resident
8y ago
"I’ve lived here for a year now, usually I don’t believe comments that say it’s a quiet neighborhood, but I never have had a complaint with noise or strangers."
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Dionne L.
Resident
8y ago
"Everyone living here is close to the beach and a few cool restaurants and bars. I have yet to meet anyone that is disappointed with living here."
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Lgagen1
Resident
8y ago
"Good neighbors that take care of each other. They are always willing to help you. A diverse blend but no racial problems. Handy too lots of routes in and out. We don’t flood any more since they put in the new pumps. And the beach is always open. "
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Frequently asked questions about Chela Ave

Is Norfolk a buyer's or seller's market?
Norfolk is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Norfolk?
The median sale price in Norfolk is $327K. That is up $11.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Willoughby neighborhood?
Residents describe the Willoughby neighborhood in Norfolk, VA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Willoughby, Norfolk.
What are the closest schools to Chela Ave?
The closest schools to Chela Ave in Norfolk, VA are Granby High School (rated 2/10), Northside Middle School (rated 3/10), Ocean View Elementary School (rated 3/10).