Merrimac Market Sites Request for Proposal - Closed 

 2839, 2900, and 2901 E Virginia Beach Boulevard

The City invites qualified real estate developers to submit qualifications and full proposals for consideration to redevelop the Merrimac Market sites located in the Broad Creek neighborhood. Sites have been selected for housing specific uses. 

For a printable version of these sites' Request for Proposal (RFP) please click here.

Update: Proposals Received and Under Review

10 2839 E Virginia Beach Blvd

Properties Information:

RFP & Supporting Documents

  1. Concept Drawings
  2. Merrimac Market Sites RFP - May2025
  3. Questions and Responses

Contact Information

Final Submission and/or Request for Proposal should be sent to both Ian Brown and VacantCityOwnedProperty@norfolk.gov.

Ian Brown, Bureau Manager
City of Norfolk - Department of Housing and Community Development
Ian.Brown@Norfolk.gov

VacantCityOwnedProperty@norfolk.gov


Project NameMerrimac Market Sites
Addresses
2900 E VB Blvd, 2901 E VB Blvd and 2839 E VB Blvd
Possible Uses
Merrimac Market sites have master planning that is outlined in the concept drawings inclusive of solely residential single family, duplex, and accessory dwelling units. Residential only. 
GPIN
1447074701, 1447074544 and 1447073503
Tax Accounts
25993140, 9104356 and 61104500
Lot Sizes (FT)7,384, 13,852 and 4,33525,571 total
Lot Sizes (Acre)0.1695, 0.318 and 0.09950.587 total
ZoningC-N, SF-T, C-C
Civic LeagueBroad Creek
Assessed Values$52,000, $80,400 and $57,000$189,400 total
Norfolk Air Links
https://air.norfolk.gov/#/property/25993140 , https://air.norfolk.gov/#/property/09104356 , and https://air.norfolk.gov/#/property/61104500
Utility AvailabilityWater lines on E Virginia Beach Boulevard and Merrimac Avenue. Sewer lines on E Virginia Beach Boulevard and Merrimac Avenue.
Plan/Pattern BooksBroad Creek Refresh Overlay 

Calendar of Events




Request for Proposal (RFP) ReleaseCity Department Housing and Community Development Webpage. See "Development Showcase - Merrimac Market Sites" and New Journal and Guide advertisement05/15/2025 by 5:00 PM
Deadline for the Submission of Questions and Request for ClarificationEmail RFP Point of Contact at Ian.Brown@norfolk.gov and VacantCityOwnedProperty@norfolk.gov5/30/2025 by 12:00 PM
Deadline for Answers to Questions/ Request for Clarification
City Department of Housing and Community Development Webpage. See "Development Showcase - Merrimac Market Sites"6/13/2025 by 12:00 PM
Response for Proposal (RFP) Submission Deadline
Email RFP Point of Contact at Ian.Brown@Norfolk.gov and VacantCityOwnedProperty@norfolk.gov06/20/2025 by 5:00 PM