1000 S Bay Shore Dr was listed for sale on Jun 19, 2026. The last list price was $1,650,000. It came off the market on Sep 21, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.
Nestled in the desirable Bay Colony neighborhood, this gracious, well-built home offers spacious living on a beautifully maintained .74-acre lot, just minutes from the boardwalk and beaches. Freshly painted with hardwood floors throughout, it features large, light-filled rooms including a generous living room with fireplace, formal dining room, slate-floored sunroom, and an expansive family room with wet bar, built-ins, and a second fireplace. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath, plus three additional bedrooms. Beautiful molding adds timeless character. A detached garage with utilities provides space for gardening, storage, or workshop use, along with a convenient outdoor shower — ideal for relaxed coastal living.
Listing courtesy of Susan Shaughnessy · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10640620
Facts & features
TypeResidential
Year built1962
Price / sqft$454
HOANone
Taxes$9,737/yr
CountyVirginia Beach VA
MLS #10640620
Interior
Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,638
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Parquet, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Sun Room, Unfin.Rm Over Gar, Utility Closet, Workshop
A sprawling 3,638-square-foot, four-bedroom home on nearly three-quarters of an acre in Virginia Beach's coveted 23451 zip code — eight minutes from NAS Oceana, steps from the water, and built with the kind of bones that only a 1962 original can offer.
Lot size is the story here. At 0.74 acres, 1000 S Bay Shore Drive sits on ground that simply doesn't come available often in this corridor of Virginia Beach. Add 3,638 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, and a half-century-plus of solid construction, and you have a property that rewards buyers who think in decades rather than seasons. The bay shore address is the cherry on top.
BAY COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market
South Bay Shore Drive runs along the quieter, residential edge of Virginia Beach — the part of the city where oversized lots and mature trees signal old-money calm rather than new-construction density. The 23451 zip code carries real cachet: it covers the area between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic, which means water is never far from view or from mind. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, yet this pocket of it feels genuinely unhurried. Neighbors tend to stay for years, which gives the street a settled, community feel. You're close enough to the Oceanfront energy to enjoy it on your terms, but insulated enough that weekday mornings stay quiet. For families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach, the combination of lot size, zip code, and bay proximity in a single address is rare — and that rarity is precisely what makes this stretch of South Bay Shore Drive worth understanding.
What's nearby
Bay Colony Park is four-tenths of a mile away — an easy walk for a morning loop or an afternoon with kids. Cavalier Grand Lawn, one of Virginia Beach's most recognizable open spaces, sits just a mile out and hosts everything from outdoor concerts to casual weekend gatherings. When it's time to eat, Becca Restaurant & Garden and the Hunt Room are both under a mile away, giving you a neighborhood restaurant scene that punches well above its size. Day-to-day errands along the Virginia Beach corridor are straightforward, and the broader Oceanfront district adds grocery, pharmacy, and retail options within a short drive.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Eight minutes to NAS Oceana and twelve to Dam Neck Annex makes 1000 S Bay Shore Drive one of the more strategically located addresses in the region for active-duty households. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property of this scale — nearly 3,700 square feet and 0.74 acres gives a military family genuine room to spread out, host, and put down roots between deployments without feeling cramped.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to properties that have a history and a presence rather than a floor plan from a catalog, 1000 S Bay Shore Drive is worth a long look. Built in 1962, it carries the proportions and lot generosity that newer construction rarely replicates — nearly three-quarters of an acre, a bay shore address, and 3,638 square feet of space that invites reinvention without requiring it.
More buyer questions
How far is 1000 S Bay Shore Drive from NAS Oceana?
The drive runs about eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in this zip code. Dam Neck Annex is roughly twelve minutes away by the same measure.
What school zone does 1000 S Bay Shore Drive fall in?
Buyers specifically comparing homes for sale zoned for Cox High School and homes for sale zoned for Linkhorn Park Elementary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as boundaries can shift — but this address has historically aligned with that attendance corridor.
Is 1000 S Bay Shore Drive in a flood zone?
Given the bay-adjacent location in the 23451 zip code, flood zone status is a real consideration here. Check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
How large is the lot at 1000 S Bay Shore Drive?
The lot measures 0.74 acres — well above the neighborhood norm for this part of Virginia Beach and one of the defining characteristics of the property.
Are there parks or green spaces within walking distance?
Bay Colony Park is about four-tenths of a mile from the front door, and Cavalier Grand Lawn is roughly a mile away — both reachable without getting in a car if the weather cooperates.
Tom and Dariya Milan know this corridor of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to talk through what a property like 1000 S Bay Shore Drive means for your timeline, your financing, and your next move.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NAS Oceana
Navy
20min·8.1mi
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Dam Neck
Navy
25min·10.4mi
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Little Creek
Navy
28min·14.2mi
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USCG Finance Ctr
Coast Guard
30min·22.6mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
28min·20.6mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
10.6 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Last list price vs. assessment164% of $1,003,800City assessment record · taxes $9,737/yr
Land share of assessed value67% · $677,000Improvements $326,800 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$1,275,000 – $2,625,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
314 45th ST · 0.9 mi · 3,614 sqft$2,475,000 sold 2026-08
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
64% above assessment
Total Assessed
$1,003,800
Land
$677,000
Improvement
$326,800
Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:
Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.
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Questions about this home
Is 1000 S Bay Shore Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Linkhorn Park Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.2/10), Virginia Beach Middle (VaHome School Score 7.1/10), Frank W. Cox (VaHome School Score 8.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1000 S Bay Shore Dr in a flood zone?
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 1000 S Bay Shore Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1000 S Bay Shore Dr built?
It was built in 1962, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Susan Shaughnessy · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10640620
1000 S Bay Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10640620 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.