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Virginia Beach › CAPE HENRY SHORES › 2605 Admiral Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10644479 · record updated Jul 25, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$915,900
$302 / sqft · est. $5,640/mo →
4beds
3baths
3,028sqft
19days on market

2605 Admiral Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ActiveResidential · built 1972 · CAPE HENRY SHORES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Rare opportunity in highly sought-after Cape Henry Shores! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home offers over 3,000 sq ft of living space, just around the corner to the beach. Features include bamboo flooring, an updated kitchen with ample cabinetry, built-in wine cooler, whole-house generator, and energy-efficient geothermal HVAC system. Enjoy outdoor living on the paver patio with a cozy fireplace—wonderful for entertaining. Spacious layout provides flexibility for gatherings and everyday living. Conveniently located near First Landing State Park, bike paths, shops, restaurants, and the best of coastal living.

Listing courtesy of Patricia Cohen · RE/MAX Allegiance · REIN MLS #10644479

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

2605 Admiral Drive is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Virginia Beach, offering 3,028 square feet of living space built in 1972. You're steps from public beach access, minutes from two military installations, and surrounded by the casual coastal energy that defines this stretch of the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2605 Admiral Drive apart is its combination of generous square footage — over 3,000 square feet — and a location that puts public beach access literally around the corner. Homes this size with this kind of walkable coastal proximity are genuinely rare in Virginia Beach. Whether you're drawn to the water, the neighborhood's laid-back character, or the dual-base convenience, this address delivers on multiple fronts at once.

CAPE HENRY SHORES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Admiral Drive sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, in a quiet residential pocket just inland from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The streets here have a relaxed, established feel — mature trees, modest setbacks, and neighbors who tend to stick around. It's the kind of area where you wave to people walking dogs and the sound of the ocean is never far off. Cape Story Park is just 0.2 miles away, giving the whole block a green, open feel that's hard to put a price on. This part of Virginia Beach sits close to First Landing State Park and the bay-facing beaches that locals genuinely love — less crowded than the Oceanfront strip, more personal. The broader Virginia Beach community offers everything from world-class seafood to weekend farmers markets, and the city's infrastructure is well-suited to both military families and long-term civilian residents alike. The 23451 zip code consistently draws buyers who want real neighborhood texture alongside easy coastal access.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 2605 Admiral Drive. A Food Lion is just 0.4 miles away for everyday grocery runs, and when you'd rather eat out, Surf Rider Grill, Saigon #1 Pho, and Hot Tuna are all within 0.4 miles — solid options for a Tuesday night or a weekend dinner. Grab a smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe (0.5 mi) or a quick coffee at Dunkin' (0.7 mi). For fitness, Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga, Fit4Life Health & Wellness, and TakeOver Athletics First Landing are all within half a mile. Wake Forest St and Bayberry St public beach access points are 0.4 miles out, making a morning beach walk a genuine part of your routine.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is an 11-minute drive from 2605 Admiral Drive, and NAS Oceana is just 13 minutes out — two major installations within easy reach. For service members using a VA loan, a home this size in a neighborhood this close to the water represents exactly the kind of long-term value that makes Virginia Beach a perennial favorite for military homebuyers. BAH for E-6 and above covers a meaningful range at this price point.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 1972, 2605 Admiral Drive carries the bones of a well-established coastal home — the kind of place that has real history in a neighborhood with genuine identity. You're not in a cookie-cutter subdivision here. The streets have character, the lots have maturity, and the proximity to the bay gives the whole area a sense of place that newer developments simply can't replicate.

More buyer questions

How far is 2605 Admiral Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 11 minutes from 2605 Admiral Drive by car, making it one of the most conveniently located addresses in Virginia Beach for personnel assigned to that installation.

How far is 2605 Admiral Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is roughly 13 minutes away by car, giving aviation personnel a practical commute without sacrificing access to the bay-side neighborhood lifestyle.

Where is the nearest public beach access to 2605 Admiral Drive?

The Wake Forest St and Bayberry St public beach access points are both about 0.4 miles away, and Cape Story Park is just 0.2 miles from the front door.

Is 2605 Admiral Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data specific to this parcel.

What is the square footage of 2605 Admiral Drive?

The home offers 3,028 square feet of living space across 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it one of the more spacious options in this part of Virginia Beach.

Curious about 2605 Admiral Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1972

Price / sqft

$302

HOA

None

Taxes

$7,447/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10644479

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
3,028
Stories
2
Flooring
Bamboo, Ceramic
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Geo Thermal, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
Geo Thermal, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
CAPE HENRY SHORES
Zoning
R10
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 3+ Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$5,640/mo

Principal & interest

$4,752

Property tax

$621

Home insurance

$267

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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

119% of $767,800

City assessment record · taxes $7,447/yr

Land share of assessed value

40% — $310,000

Improvements $457,800 · 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

$850,000 – $1,030,000

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.

1805 Duke Of York QUAY · 1.3 mi · 2,818 sqft$875,000 sold 2026-07
2559 Landview CIR · 1.5 mi · 2,855 sqft$1,025,000 sold 2026-06
2631 Landview CIR · 1.4 mi · 2,593 sqft$989,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$915,900

Price / Sq Ft

$302

Annual Taxes

$7,447

Monthly Tax

$621

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.81%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 16, 2026$915,900—
Currently listed—$915,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

19% above assessment

Total Assessed

$767,800

Land

$310,000

Improvement

$457,800

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

19 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2605 Admiral Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are John B. Dey Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10), Great Neck Middle (GreatSchools 8/10), Frank W. Cox (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2605 Admiral 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.
Is there a gym near 2605 Admiral Dr?+
Yes — Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2605 Admiral Dr?+
Cape Story Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2605 Admiral Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is The Cape - Snack Bar and Gift Shop (0.5 mi).
Does 2605 Admiral Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2605 Admiral 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 Patricia Cohen · RE/MAX Allegiance · REIN MLS #10644479

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2605 Admiral Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10644479 · 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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