1 days on market
$3,950,000
1230 E Bay Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
MLS# 10639459 · BAY COLONY · Virginia Beach VA
Updated 5 hours ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$23,565/mo
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Price / sq ft
$719
5,497 sq ft
Days on market
1
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1976
50 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
2
Sq Ft
5,497
Garage
Yes
About this home
Unique waterfront property on Crystal Lake includes a gazebo with deck. 21.5 tons of rip rap for the bulkhead was added (10/2025). The lush landscaping provides major privacy including a circular drive, mature trees, fountains and other water features. Impressive architectural details and major upgrades are evident from the New Gate (2026) with a covered porch enhanced by brick walkway leading to two massive front do…
Listed by Stacy Goode · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
A spacious 5,497-square-foot, four-bedroom home built in 1976 on East Bay Shore Drive in Virginia Beach — just nine minutes from NAS Oceana and twelve from Dam Neck Annex, with generous living space and a coastal Virginia Beach address that's hard to beat.
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Why this home stands out
At nearly 5,500 square feet, 1230 E Bay Shore Drive offers a scale of living that's genuinely rare along the Virginia Beach shoreline. Four bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths give every member of the household room to spread out. The 1976 build year places it in a generation of homes known for solid construction and generous room proportions — layouts that modern builds rarely replicate at this size.
BAY COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market
East Bay Shore Drive sits in one of Virginia Beach's most coveted coastal corridors, where the Chesapeake Bay meets a neighborhood of established homes and mature landscaping. Virginia Beach is a city of distinct pockets, and this zip code — 23451 — puts you in the northern resort district, close to the bay beaches that locals tend to prefer over the crowded Atlantic strip. Streets here are quiet and residential, yet you're never far from the boardwalk energy when you want it. While people searching for homes for sale in virginia beach va 23464 are often drawn to the inland suburbs, buyers who land in 23451 quickly discover the lifestyle trade-up that comes with proximity to the water. The city itself stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, and this address sits comfortably close to both. Virginia Beach rewards year-round living — the mild winters, the bay breezes in summer, and the genuine sense of community in the established neighborhoods north of the resort area all contribute to a quality of life that keeps residents here for decades.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from East Bay Shore Drive. Chick's Oyster Bar and Pleasure House Oysters are both within a short drive for waterside dining. Bayville Farms Park and First Landing State Park offer trails, kayak launches, and open space within ten minutes. Groceries are covered by the Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's on Laskin Road, roughly eight minutes away. Shore Drive's corridor of coffee shops, casual restaurants, and local retail means most errands stay close to home. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is under fifteen minutes when you're ready for the full resort experience.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is nine minutes away and Dam Neck Annex is twelve — both well within the commute range that makes a VA loan stretch furthest. A home this size gives military families the flexibility to host extended family during PCS transitions, set up a dedicated home office for remote duty work, and still have room left over. The established neighborhood also means you're buying into a community with long-term roots, not a revolving-door subdivision.
For families upgrading
If your current home has started to feel like a compromise, 5,497 square feet tends to solve most of them. Four bedrooms and five bathrooms mean no more morning traffic jams, and the generous square footage supports dedicated spaces for work, study, and entertaining simultaneously. Add a Virginia Beach address in the 23451 zip code and you're upgrading not just the house but the entire lifestyle backdrop — bay access, walkable dining, and a neighborhood that holds its character year after year.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 1230 E Bay Shore Drive from NAS Oceana?
The drive from 1230 E Bay Shore Drive to NAS Oceana takes approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for personnel stationed there.
How far is 1230 E Bay Shore Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is roughly twelve minutes south, an easy commute that keeps you well within range without sacrificing the bay-side neighborhood setting.
What are things to do in winter in Virginia Beach near this address?
Winter in Virginia Beach is genuinely underrated from East Bay Shore Drive — First Landing State Park stays open year-round for hiking and wildlife spotting, the Shore Drive restaurant scene thins out pleasantly, and bay sunsets from the neighborhood streets are some of the best of the year. The Oceanfront is quieter but still active, with local events and a much more relaxed pace than summer.
Is 1230 E Bay Shore Drive in a flood zone?
Given its coastal Virginia Beach location, flood zone status is an important consideration — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.
What is the lot and property type at 1230 E Bay Shore Drive?
1230 E Bay Shore Drive is a residential single-family property built in 1976, offering 5,497 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and five bathrooms on East Bay Shore Drive in Virginia Beach's 23451 zip code.
Ready to walk through 1230 E Bay Shore Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's set up a tour.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
2
Approx Sq Ft
5,497
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Marble, Slate, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$3,950,000
Price / Sq Ft
$719
Annual Taxes
$23,006
Monthly Tax
$1,917
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.58%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 16, 2026 | $3,950,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $3,950,000 | — |
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$23,565/moPrincipal & interest
$20,496
Property tax
$1,917
Home insurance
$1,152
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.
Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10639459
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$3,950,000
1230 E Bay Shore DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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