Why this home stands out
Unit 1405 sits inside Harbour Gate Condominium, a community that trades suburban sprawl for genuine coastal proximity. At 1,136 square feet across two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, the layout is efficient without feeling cramped. Built in 1975, the building carries the kind of solid mid-century construction rarely found in newer condo developments, and the address puts you in one of Virginia Beach's most recognizable waterfront corridors — Ocean Shore Avenue along the Chesapeake Bay.
HARBOUR GATE CONDOMINIUM and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Harbour Gate Condominium occupies a prime stretch of Ocean Shore Avenue in the North Virginia Beach area, where the Chesapeake Bay is less a backdrop and more a daily companion. The neighborhood draws people who want real coastal living — morning walks along the water, salt air off the bay, and a low-key community vibe that feels a world away from the Atlantic-side resort strip. This part of Virginia Beach is sometimes called the "quiet side" of the oceanfront, and residents tend to like it that way. The surrounding blocks mix condos, cottages, and year-round families who've planted roots here for decades. You're in Virginia Beach proper, which means access to the city's full range of services, parks, and infrastructure — but the pace here stays relaxed. The Cape Henry area just to the east adds a layer of history and natural beauty, and the broader North End corridor gives the whole stretch a distinctive, unhurried character that's hard to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy at this address. Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, The Back Deck, and Bubba's Seafood Restaurant are all within a tenth of a mile — practically your front yard for casual waterfront dining. Coffee is covered too, with The Back Deck doubling as a coffee stop, American Brew at 0.5 miles, and Lynnhaven Coffee Company just 0.7 miles away. For fitness, Energy In Motion is 0.3 miles out, with 9Round Kickboxing Fitness and Hard Work Works Fitness both under a mile. Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is 0.3 miles away for outdoor runs or bay-side walks, and Lynnhaven Colony Park and Loch Haven Park round out the green space options within easy reach. A BP station handles quick grocery and convenience needs at 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly 8 minutes away, and NAS Oceana is about 14 minutes — making this condo a genuinely practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan can make the purchase process smoother, and the short commute windows leave more time for the things that matter. Two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths give a small family real breathing room without overextending on square footage.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, a 1,136-square-foot condo in a waterfront Virginia Beach community is a strong starting point. The layout is manageable, the location is hard to beat, and you're buying into a neighborhood with lasting appeal. Harbour Gate Condominium keeps the lifestyle accessible — you get the bay, the walkable dining scene, and a real sense of place without taking on a full single-family footprint.
More buyer questions
How far is 3300 Ocean Shore Ave #1405 from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 8 minutes away by car, making this one of the more convenient addresses in Virginia Beach for service members stationed there.
Is 3300 Ocean Shore Ave #1405 part of an HOA?
Yes, the unit is part of Harbour Gate Condominium, which operates as a condominium association — the HOA structure is built into the condo ownership model.
What is the flood zone status for this address?
Flood zone information for 3300 Ocean Shore Ave #1405 is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.
How far is 3300 Ocean Shore Ave #1405 from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about 14 minutes by car from this address, a reasonable daily commute for aviators and support personnel stationed at the base.
What parks and outdoor spaces are near 3300 Ocean Shore Ave?
Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is just 0.3 miles away for bay-side walks and trail access, while Lynnhaven Colony Park and Loch Haven Park are both within 0.6 miles for additional green space.
Want to know more about 3300 Ocean Shore Ave #1405 or explore other homes in Harbour Gate Condominium? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it.
