Beach living at its very best ! One of the most sought after oceanfront streets only one and a half blocks to the wide beaches of the North End. Access to Crystal Lake offering paddle boarding and kayaking just two blocks away, First Landing State Park is twelve blocks to the north and the famous three mile boardwalk with it's abundance of dining and entertainment is only twelve blocks south. Step onto the inviting spacious front porch and into the open bright living area with a gas fireplace and wall of built-ins. First floor bedroom is an ideal office with adjoining full bath, second floor has a huge media room (5th BR). Built in 2013 on the original 1940 foundation, heated and cooled garage built in 2022, parking for up to eight cars, extremely rare for the North End.

Listing courtesy of Theresia Briggs · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10641219

Facts & features

TypeResidential

Year built1940

Price / sqft$692

HOANone

Taxes$12,090/yr

CountyVirginia Beach VA

MLS #10641219

Interior

Bedrooms: 5
Full baths: 4
Approx. sqft: 2,711
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms: 2
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 8
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style: Cottage, Traditional
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Fiber Cement
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Other

Utilities & systems

Heating: Nat Gas, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Water heater: Gas
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.1330
Subdivision: NORTH END VA. BEACH
Zoning: R5R
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: Yes
Parking: Garage Det 1 Car, 4 Space
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Pet on Premises

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

208 52nd Street is a five-bedroom, four-bath home in Virginia Beach built in 1940, offering 2,711 square feet of living space just minutes from the oceanfront and two major military installations. It's a rare combination of size, character, and coastal proximity.

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Why this home stands out

Homes this size with this much vintage character don't come up often this close to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. At 2,711 square feet, five bedrooms, and four full baths, 208 52nd Street has the footprint to accommodate a large household, a home office setup, or guests — all while sitting in one of the most recognizable coastal zip codes on the East Coast. The 1940 build year means real bones, real history, and a neighborhood that was established long before the sprawl caught up.

NORTH END VA. BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market

The 52nd Street corridor sits in the northern stretch of the Virginia Beach oceanfront district — a low-key, walkable slice of the city that locals tend to guard jealously. You're far enough from the tourist strip to feel residential, but close enough to the Atlantic that the salt air is a daily constant. This part of Virginia Beach draws people who want the beach as a lifestyle, not just a weekend destination. Neighbors here tend to be long-timers, military families who never left after a tour, and buyers who've done their homework on the area. The surrounding blocks are a mix of renovated mid-century homes and newer builds, giving the street a layered, organic feel rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision look. The city of Virginia Beach is one of the largest by land area in the country, but this pocket of it feels genuinely intimate — a neighborhood where people walk to the water and actually know their neighbors.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from 52nd Street. The Virginia Beach boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue are within easy reach for morning runs or evening walks. Grocery options, pharmacies, and coffee shops cluster along the nearby corridors of Shore Drive and Atlantic Avenue. Chick's Oyster Bar and Waterman's Surfside Grille are local institutions just a short drive away. First Landing State Park — one of the most visited state parks in Virginia — is a quick trip north for hiking, kayaking, and camping. The Lesner Bridge area adds waterfront dining and boat ramp access to the mix.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

NAS Oceana is roughly ten minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex sits about twelve — making 208 52nd Street a genuinely convenient home base for active-duty personnel at either installation. A VA loan can make a five-bedroom, four-bath home in this zip code more attainable than many buyers expect. Five bedrooms also means room for a family that actually needs the space, not just a floor plan that looks good on paper.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 1940, this home has the kind of history that newer construction simply can't manufacture. The bones of a mid-century Virginia Beach coastal home — in a neighborhood that's been here since before the resort district was fully developed — carry a different weight than anything built in the last twenty years. If you're drawn to homes with a real past and a street that has actual roots, 52nd Street is worth a serious look.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighFrank W. Cox High School

8.2/10

MiddleVirginia Beach Middle School

7.1/10

ElementaryLinkhorn Park Elementary School

7.2/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NAS Oceana

Navy

23min·8.8mi

Dam Neck

Navy

23min·10.5mi

Little Creek

Navy

24min·12.9mi

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

31min·23.3mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

29min·21.3mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

13.1 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

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 neighborhoodNorth End

North End is the stretch of beach blocks north of Virginia Beach's resort strip. It runs roughly from the low 40s Streets up to 89th Street.

$1.13MMedian sale · 12 mo

$533Sold $/sq ft

26dDays on market

42For sale now

$151KHH income

79.2%Owner-occupied

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

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CostPayment calculator

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

$11,283/mo

Down payment20% · $375,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$9,729

Property tax

$1,008

Home insurance

$547

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$715,000 – $960,000The 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.

267 Ocean Hills RD · 0.8 mi · 2,368 sqft$935,000 sold 2026-02

123 Pinewood RD · 1.1 mi · 3,104 sqft$925,000 sold 2026-03

502 26th ST · 1.8 mi · 2,899 sqft$855,000 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,875,000

Price / Sq Ft

$692

Annual Taxes

$12,090

Monthly Tax

$1,008

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.64%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Jul 30, 2026	$1,875,000	—
Sold	Aug 13, 2026	$1,875,000	—

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
208 52nd Stthis home	$1,875,000	5	4	2,711	$692
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Questions buyers ask

Is 208 52nd St in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are Linkhorn Park Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.2/10), Virginia Beach Middle (VaHome School Score 7.1/10), Frank W. Cox (VaHome School Score 8.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 208 52nd St 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.

Is there a gym near 208 52nd St?

Yes — Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach - North Beach by IHG is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 208 52nd St?

Buff's Garden is about 0.3 miles away.

Does 208 52nd St have an HOA?

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 208 52nd St built?

It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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

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Listing courtesy of Theresia Briggs · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10641219

208 52nd St, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10641219 · 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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208 52nd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

OverviewAbout this home

Facts & features

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

NORTH END VA. BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

For buyers drawn to character

More buyer questions

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

How Far Is?

Also nearby

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Military Commute

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Explore this neighborhoodNorth End

CostPayment calculator

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Value & historyComparables

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

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