1242 N Bay Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Why this home stands out

Square footage alone tells part of the story: nearly 4,800 square feet built on a 1960 foundation that's had decades to settle into one of Virginia Beach's most sought-after coastal zip codes. Five full baths and a half bath mean morning routines don't require a scheduling app. Add the proximity to First Landing State Park's trail network and you have a rare combination of scale, location, and outdoor access that's hard to replicate in 23451.

BAY COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market

North Bay Shore Drive sits inside the 23451 zip code, one of the most recognizable addresses in Virginia Beach — a city of roughly 460,000 people anchored by the Atlantic coast, Chesapeake Bay, and a military presence that gives the local economy its backbone. This particular stretch of the city blends residential calm with genuine outdoor access: First Landing State Park borders the neighborhood to the north, and the bay-side character of the streets keeps things quieter than the oceanfront corridor a few miles south. Among homes for sale in Virginia Beach, addresses in this zip code consistently draw buyers who want proximity to water, trails, and the city's best dining and retail without sacrificing a true neighborhood feel. The streets here are lined with mature trees, and the scale of the lots gives each home room to breathe.

What's nearby

Bay Colony Park and the Long Creek Trail are both within 0.8 miles — easy walking or a short bike ride for anyone who wants green space without driving. The best trailhead into First Landing State Park is 0.9 miles away, putting one of Virginia's most visited state parks essentially in the backyard. Virginia Beach homes for sale in this pocket of 23451 rarely sit this close to that kind of trail access. Grocery runs, coffee, and everyday errands are covered by the retail corridor along Shore Drive and the broader Hilltop area, both within a few minutes by car.

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