Why this home stands out
What sets 104 42nd Street #411 apart is the combination of a recent build year — 2021 — with an address that lands you in the heart of the 23451 Oceanfront corridor. Three full baths across three bedrooms means no sharing, no waiting. You're not trading walkability for square footage here; at nearly 1,900 square feet, you get both. The building sits in a pocket where dining, fitness, green space, and the beach itself are measured in steps, not miles.
NORTH END VA. BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market
The 42nd Street block of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront sits at a sweet spot — active enough to feel alive year-round, far enough north of the resort strip to feel like a real neighborhood. Locals walk to the boardwalk, grab coffee a block away, and know their neighbors by name. The area draws a mix of full-time residents and people who simply decided that living this close to the Atlantic made more sense than visiting it. Virginia Beach as a city wraps a surprising amount of variety around this zip code: the Oceanfront corridor, the Chesapeake Bay side, inland neighborhoods, and a military presence that shapes the economy and community in ways both visible and quiet. Homes for sale in Virginia Beach span everything from suburban cul-de-sacs to high-rise condos, but the 23451 zip code is its own distinct world — walkable, coastal, and genuinely hard to replicate anywhere else in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
The Deck Seagrill & Bar, Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill, and Orion's Roof are essentially on-site, making a spontaneous dinner decision almost too easy. We Scream Ice Cream and Coffee Shop is a two-minute walk for morning coffee or a post-beach treat, and The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market is just 0.3 miles away if you prefer something green. Groceries are covered by TASTE at 0.4 miles, with Harris Teeter a mile out for a full shop. For fitness, Hillier Ignite Fitness Park and Muscle Beach are both within half a mile, and Cavalier Grand Lawn and Buff's Garden offer open green space nearby when you want something quieter than the boardwalk.
For different buyers
For first-time buyers
Buying your first home in the 23451 zip code means starting with one of the most recognizable addresses in Hampton Roads. A 2021 build means newer systems, modern finishes, and less immediate maintenance to worry about — a genuine advantage when you're navigating ownership for the first time. Three bedrooms and three full baths give you room to grow, host, or offset costs with a roommate, and the walkable Oceanfront location means a car isn't always necessary for daily life.
More buyer questions
How far is 104 42nd Street #411 from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately nine minutes by car from this address. Dam Neck Annex is about eleven minutes, making both duty stations an easy commute from the Oceanfront.
Is 104 42nd Street #411 in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA map data for the 23451 area.
What is the walk score like for this address?
Daily errands, dining, fitness, and beach access are all within a half-mile radius, making this one of the more walkable addresses among homes for sale in 23451. A car is convenient but rarely essential for day-to-day life.
Does 104 42nd Street #411 have an HOA?
Yes, this condo is part of an HOA. Specific fee amounts are not listed here, but your agent can pull the current HOA documents and budget during due diligence.
What year was 104 42nd Street #411 built?
The building was completed in 2021, making it one of the newer residential condos along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront corridor and putting it well within modern building code standards.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the 23451 Oceanfront market well. Reach out to get the full picture on this address — comps, HOA details, and everything else you need to decide with confidence.