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  • $455,400

    1540 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

    4beds
    2,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    -- sqft lot
    $455,400 Zestimate®
    $228/sqft
    $3,568 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $455,400

    $419,000 - $492,000

    $3,568/mo

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    What's special

    Family-friendly spacious beach cottageCute yardQuiet and safe neighborhoodSpacious upstairs loftQueen and twin bedsSteps from chesapeake bayCoffee bar

    See Video Tour: YouTube Search 5 Star Beach Villa from Zoe Bay Properties. Just renovated beach villa steps from Chesapeake Bay w/spacious upstairs loft. Enjoy the serenity of 2 bays (Chesapeake and Willoughby) from the tip of Willoughby Spit. 4 BR 2 Full BA w/full tubs, spacious family room, kitchen and cute yard and firepit and outdoor furniture. Upstairs BR has huge loft w/ bonus room and its own dedicated AC unit, Queen and Twin beds. Lots of extras, outdoor furniture, fire pit, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach cart, linens, all furnishings and an incredible and fully stocked gourmet kitchen w/sparkling quartzite countertops and backsplash. Great in the off-season with a cozy LED heat and light adjustable fireplace and a swiveling XL Smart TV with Roku above the fireplace and 3 couches. All bedrooms have queen size beds and ceiling fans. Laundry room w/washer dryer is off kitchen. VA is for lovers and you'll love this family-friendly spacious beach cottage at tip of Willoughby Spit on peninsula close to Willoughby Beach on one side and the Chesapeake Bay beach on the other. All new inside with lots of upgrades, a large kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, coffee bar and fully stocked for all of your cooking needs w/ XL Stainless fridge w/icemaker and filtered water dispenser. 65" Smart TV w/ROKU, fast WiFi w/elite gamer+streaming features.Only a 3-minute walk, picturesque w/plenty of wildlife and great fishing. Willoughby Spit is also a quiet and safe neighborhood in Norfolk, close to I-64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Enjoy the beach minus the crowds and traffic. Monthly rentals in the off season. Rate increases for May through summer. Two parking spaces for guests. See our Superhost reviews on AirBnB: search Norfolk, VA, Superhost and the name of the listing is: LOVE n the Air! 5StarBeachVilla+CoffeeBar+W/D+WiFiQualification Standards: Application will be denied if qualification standards not met. Applicant(s) must have current photo identification and a valid social security number. Applicant(s) monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered. Applicant(s) must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years. Applicant(s) may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords. Applicant(s) must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit scores must be a minimum of 640. A background check will be conducted on all applicants age 18 and above. Applicant(s) background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility. Applicants must be a non-smoker. No smoking or vaping permitted. Occupancy limited to 2 people/BR. At landlord's discretion, compensating factors such as additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant(s) fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria. At landlord's discretion, compensating factors such as additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria. Deposit to Hold After approval, if tenant will not be taking occupancy within 24 hours, a non-refundable Deposit to Hold in amount equal to 1 month's rent required within 24 hours to hold property until a mutually agreed upon move-in date. The maximum amount of time a rental will be held is 14 days. After all move-in requirements have been met and a lease for property completed, the Deposit to Hold will transfer to security deposit to be held throughout the tenant's entire tenancy. If Prospective Tenant fails to provide the Deposit to Hold within 24 hours of approval, the home will be offered to the next qualified applicant.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit, Shared
    Features
    • Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Windows: Window Coverings
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Air Filter, Beach Towels, Built in USB Charging Station, Coffee Bar, Coffee Syrups/Flavored Coffees, CornHole, Dedicated Workspace and Reading Nook, Drying Rack, Ergonomic Workspace, Fire pits, Fresh paint, Fully Stocked Coffee/Tea Bar, Game Room, Internet included in rent, Lawn, Near park, Oven/Range, Renovated, Separate Upper HVAC Unit, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Shingle, Towels and Linens, Upstairs Loft

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1985

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Internet

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System
    • Deposit fee: $2,500
    Location
    • Region: Norfolk

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $228/sqft
    • Date on market: 3/25/2026
    • Date available: 04/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/20/2026Listing removed$4,000$2/sqft
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    3/25/2026Listed for rent$4,000+42.9%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/13/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/3/2024Listed for rent$2,800+187.2%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/28/2017Listing removed$975
    Source: Judy Boone Realty #10125848 Report a problem
    7/14/2017Listed for rent$975
    Source: Judy Boone Realty #10125848 Report a problem

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    Neighborhood: Willoughby

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