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$1,750,000
$481 / sqft · est. $10,402/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
3,638sqft
26days on market

1000 S Bay Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ActiveResidential · built 1962 · BAY COLONY

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1000 S Bay Shore Drive — a four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home on nearly three-quarters of an acre in the established Bay Colony neighborhood of Virginia Beach. With 3,638 square feet built in 1960, this is a rare combination of generous indoor space and a genuinely large lot.

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Why this home stands out

Lots approaching three-quarters of an acre are uncommon inside the Virginia Beach city limits, and Bay Colony is one of the few established neighborhoods where they still exist. Add 3,638 square feet of living space to that footprint and you get room to spread out indoors and out — a pairing that's genuinely hard to replicate this close to the water and the coast.

BAY COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Bay Colony is a quietly distinctive corner of Virginia Beach, developed primarily in the late 1950s and 1960s along the shores of Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay. The streets here run wide, the lots run deep, and the architectural character leans toward mid-century traditional — brick ranches and two-stories with mature trees that have had decades to grow into their full presence. When people search for bay colony virginia beach, they're often looking for exactly this: an established, low-turnover neighborhood with a strong sense of place and proximity to both the oceanfront and the bay. Virginia Beach as a city offers a lot, but Bay Colony delivers a specific flavor of it — spacious, leafy, and grounded — without feeling remote from the energy of the broader resort city. The neighborhood sits in the northeast quadrant of Virginia Beach, close to Shore Drive and the natural areas around First Landing State Park.

What's nearby

Step outside and Bay Colony Park is just 0.2 miles away — an easy walk for an afternoon with kids or a quick evening stroll. For something more expansive, the best trailhead into First Landing State Park is about a mile out, putting miles of maritime forest trails practically at your doorstep. First Landing is one of the most-visited state parks in Virginia, and having that kind of natural access from a residential address is a genuine everyday perk. Shore Drive's mix of local restaurants, coffee shops, and neighborhood staples is close by, and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a short drive when you want the full coastal experience.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is eight minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex is twelve — two of the most significant installations in the Hampton Roads region, both within a very short commute. For military families weighing a VA loan and thinking about BAH alignment, a four-bedroom home of this size on nearly three-quarters of an acre in this zip code checks a lot of boxes at once.

For families upgrading

If your current home feels like it's running out of room, 3,638 square feet on 0.74 acres gives you space to grow into rather than out of. Four bedrooms, a mature lot with real yard depth, and a neighborhood full of established homes and long-term neighbors — Bay Colony is the kind of place families move to and stay in for decades.

More buyer questions

How far is 1000 S Bay Shore Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately eight minutes away by car, making this address one of the more convenient residential options for personnel stationed there. Dam Neck Annex is about twelve minutes in the same general direction.

What is the lot size at 1000 S Bay Shore Drive?

The lot measures 0.74 acres — nearly three-quarters of an acre — which is notably large for an in-city Virginia Beach address and one of the defining features of this particular property.

Is 1000 S Bay Shore Drive in a flood zone?

Bay Colony sits near Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay, so flood zone status is a relevant question for this address. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.

What parks are near 1000 S Bay Shore Drive?

Bay Colony Park is just 0.2 miles away, and the best trailhead into First Landing State Park — one of Virginia's most visited state parks — is about a mile from the address.

Does Bay Colony have a homeowners association?

Bay Colony does have a homeowners association; whether a specific parcel is subject to HOA membership and any associated covenants is worth confirming during the due-diligence process for this address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Bay Colony well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of this address and what it means for your move.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1962

Price / sqft

$481

HOA

None

Taxes

$9,737/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

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
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite,Poly Skin
Exterior
Asbestos,Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Decorative,Split Rail
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.7400
Subdivision
BAY COLONY
Zoning
R20
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, 4 Space, Off Street
Possession
NEGOTIABLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

65-70 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

Explore this neighborhood

Bay Colony

Bay Colony is one of Virginia Beach's most established waterfront neighborhoods, set on a peninsula that reaches into Linkhorn Bay near Crystal Lake on the city's North End.

$1.45M

Median sale · 12 mo

$482

Sold $/sq ft

9d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$135K

HH income

68.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$10,402/mo

Principal & interest

$9,080

Property tax

$811

Home insurance

$510

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

174% of $1,003,800

City assessment record · taxes $9,737/yr

Land share of assessed value

67% — $677,000

Improvements $326,800 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$1,525,000 – $2,625,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1005 Ditchley RD · 0.2 mi · 3,800 sqft$1,695,000 sold 2026-05
710 Bay Colony DR · 0.3 mi · 3,200 sqft$1,525,000 sold 2026-07
300 59th ST · 0.9 mi · 3,598 sqft$1,600,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,750,000

Price / Sq Ft

$481

Annual Taxes

$9,737

Monthly Tax

$811

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.56%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 20, 2026$1,750,000—
Currently listed—$1,750,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

74% 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:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

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.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

26 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1000 S Bay Shore Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Linkhorn Park Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10), Virginia Beach Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Frank W. Cox (GreatSchools 7/10). 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.
Are there parks near 1000 S Bay Shore Dr?+
Bay Colony Park is about 0.2 miles away.
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.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Susan Shaughnessy · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10640620

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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.

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