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Virginia BeachBAY COLONY1536 E Bay Shore Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10619696 · record updated Jun 21, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$3,650,000
$607 / sqft · est. $21,529/mo →
6beds
4.1baths
6,009sqft
128days on market

1536 E Bay Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ActiveResidential · built 1972 · BAY COLONY

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Bay, Bulkhead, Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Dock, Navigable.

Frontage

Bay ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock

Shoreline

Bulkheaded

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Classic Georgian-style, six bedroom brick estate set on a beautiful 1.75 acre site overlooking First Landing State Park with a private dock and high elevation. Enjoy your grand approach from East Bay Shore Drive via a long private drive, and an inviting center hall foyer opening to a timeless living room with marble gas fireplace and double French doors leading to a Vermont green flagstone terrace. The library/family room features American Butternut paneling, a 12' bay window with sweeping water views, second gas fireplace, wet bar, and built-in bookshelves, while the kitchen offers custom solid cherry cabinetry and large pantry. Additional features include original hardwood and marble floors, five-piece custom crown moldings, stately dining room, media/playroom, first floor bedroom and bathroom, gas backup generator, and slate roof. Ideally located near Linkhorn Bay on Rainey's Gut with exceptional crabbing and fishing, and quick access to no-wake Crystal Lake. Virtually Staged.

Listing courtesy of Susan Pender · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10619696

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1536 E Bay Shore Drive — a six-bedroom, 4.5-bath home on nearly 1.75 acres in the Bay Colony neighborhood of Virginia Beach. With over 6,000 square feet of living space and a 1972 build that carries real architectural character, this is a rare large-lot find just minutes from the coast.

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Why this home stands out

Lots this size simply don't come up often in Virginia Beach. At 1.7375 acres, 1536 E Bay Shore Drive gives you genuine breathing room — a sprawling yard, real separation from neighbors, and the kind of scale that makes six bedrooms feel natural rather than cramped. The 1972 construction era brings solid bones and generous room proportions that newer builds rarely match, all within a mature, established neighborhood setting.

BAY COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Bay Colony is one of those Virginia Beach neighborhoods that earns its reputation quietly. Streets are lined with mature trees, lots run large, and the overall feel is unhurried and residential without being remote. When people search for bay colony virginia beach, they're often drawn by exactly this combination: proximity to the water, generous land, and a neighborhood that has aged gracefully since its mid-century development. The community sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, putting you close to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline without the resort-area congestion of the oceanfront strip. Bay Colony Park anchors the neighborhood's green space, and the wider area connects easily to First Landing State Park trails and the broader coastal landscape that defines this part of the city. Virginia Beach itself wraps around you with all its amenities — dining, retail, medical, and recreation — while Bay Colony maintains the kind of quiet that larger lots and established landscaping naturally create.

What's nearby

Step outside and you're already close to some of the best outdoor access in the area. Long Creek Trail is just 0.4 miles away, making a morning walk or evening jog genuinely easy. At 0.6 miles, the best trailhead into First Landing State Park puts miles of coastal hiking and nature trails within a short bike ride. Bay Colony Park itself sits less than a mile away — a neighborhood anchor for open space and casual recreation. Daily errands and dining along Shore Drive and the broader Virginia Beach corridor are equally accessible, keeping life convenient without sacrificing the residential calm.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is nine minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex is just thirteen — making 1536 E Bay Shore Drive a practical choice for active-duty households at either installation. Six bedrooms handle growing families, visiting family, or a dedicated home office without compromise. If you're working through VA loan options or calculating BAH for this area, the commute math here is hard to beat.

For families upgrading

If you've outgrown your current home and want space that actually matches your family's size, 6,009 square feet across six bedrooms on 1.75 acres is a meaningful upgrade. There's room for everyone to spread out, a yard large enough for real outdoor living, and a neighborhood in Virginia Beach where the streets stay quiet and the lots stay generous.

More buyer questions

How far is 1536 E Bay Shore Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately 9 minutes by car from 1536 E Bay Shore Drive, making it one of the more convenient off-base options for personnel stationed there. Dam Neck Annex is about 13 minutes away.

What is the lot size at 1536 E Bay Shore Drive?

The lot measures 1.7375 acres, which is substantially larger than most residential parcels in the Virginia Beach area and one of the defining features of this address.

Is 1536 E Bay Shore Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.

What neighborhood is 1536 E Bay Shore Drive located in?

The property is in Bay Colony, an established residential neighborhood in the northern section of Virginia Beach known for its large lots, mature landscaping, and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and First Landing State Park.

Are there parks or trails near 1536 E Bay Shore Drive?

Yes — Long Creek Trail is 0.4 miles away, a First Landing State Park trailhead is 0.6 miles out, and Bay Colony Park is under a mile from the front door, giving you multiple outdoor options within easy walking or biking distance.

Want to know more about 1536 E Bay Shore Drive or Bay Colony? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.

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

1972

Price / sqft

$607

HOA

None

Taxes

$18,305/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10619696

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Full baths
4
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
6,009
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Marble, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Rec Room, Utility Room
Interior features
Bar, Cedar Closet, Fireplace Gas-natural, Perm Attic Stairs, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Slate
Exterior
Brick
Exterior features
Patio, Wooded
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Bay,Bulkhead,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Dock,Navigable
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Oil,Other,Zoned
Cooling
Central Air,Other,Zoned
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.7375
Approx. acres
1.74
Subdivision
BAY COLONY
Zoning
R40
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
NEGOTIABLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

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

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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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$21,529/mo

Principal & interest

$18,939

Property tax

$1,525

Home insurance

$1,065

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

193% of $1,887,100

City assessment record · taxes $18,305/yr

Land share of assessed value

65% — $1,225,000

Improvements $662,100 · 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

$1,995,000$6,500,000

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.

1613 Duke Of Windsor RD · 0.8 mi · 6,000 sqft$3,200,000 sold 2026-05
1109 Ditchley RD · 0.5 mi · 5,055 sqft$1,995,000 sold 2026-04
5008 Ocean Front AVE · 1.4 mi · 6,222 sqft$6,500,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$3,650,000

Price / Sq Ft

$607

Annual Taxes

$18,305

Monthly Tax

$1,525

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.50%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 13, 2026$3,650,000
Price reducedJun 21, 2026$3,650,000−$345,000
Currently listed$3,650,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

93% above assessment

Total Assessed

$1,887,100

Land

$1,225,000

Improvement

$662,100

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

128 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 1536 E 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 1536 E 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 1536 E Bay Shore Dr?+
Long Creek Trail is about 0.4 miles away.
Is 1536 E Bay Shore Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bay,Bulkhead,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Dock,Navigable.
Does 1536 E Bay Shore Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1536 E Bay Shore Dr built?+
It was built in 1972, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Susan Pender · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10619696

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