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$498,900
$554 / sqft · est. $3,069/mo →
2beds
1baths
900sqft
12days on market

423 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Under ContractResidential · built 1950 · BEACH BOROUGH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

You will love this charming, true beach cottage just blocks from the boardwalk and beach! It boasts an updated kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast area, original hardwood floors and antique door knobs. There is an additional sun room/office area off of the living room. Newer roof, updated bath, large stamped concrete patio out back with outdoor shower. Solid construction shed for all your beach toys, chairs, bikes or even motorcycle storage. The Dome (music venue), Atlantic Surf Park, shopping and many restaurants-coffee shops all within a couple blocks. There are options to add an additional bath to this home. Low maintenance home and yard. Assumable VA loan available. This is your chance to get the beach cottage you've been wanting, at a great price, just in time for the summer!

Listing courtesy of Patricia Jeffries · Gallery of Homes Real Estate · REIN MLS #10638732

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 423 20th Street — a compact 1950-built, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home just blocks from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. At 900 square feet, it keeps life simple while putting you within easy reach of the beach, local eateries, and two major Navy installations.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 423 20th Street apart is pure location math: you're a short stroll from the Atlantic, a seven-minute drive to NAS Oceana, and surrounded by a walkable stretch of Virginia Beach that most residents spend weekends driving to reach. The 1950 construction gives the home a solid, no-frills bones that pairs well with the kind of laid-back coastal lifestyle this zip code is famous for. Small footprint, outsized address.

BEACH BOROUGH and the Virginia Beach real estate market

The 23451 zip code sits right in the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront district — one of the most recognizable addresses on the East Coast. Life here runs at a different rhythm than the suburbs further inland. You're a few blocks from the boardwalk, the Atlantic Avenue strip, and a genuinely walkable grid of local businesses that keeps daily errands car-optional. The neighborhood draws a mix of longtime locals, active-duty families, and people who simply decided the beach was non-negotiable. Even off-season, the area has real texture — there are always things to do at VA Beach in winter, from live music at neighborhood spots to quiet morning walks on an uncrowded shoreline. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in the commonwealth, and this corner of it carries the energy of a resort town with the infrastructure of a major city. The Oceanfront area has seen steady investment in public spaces, dining, and arts — making 423 20th Street a genuinely interesting place to put down roots.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Price Chopper is 0.3 miles away for grocery runs, and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 is just a half-mile out if you're after specialty ingredients. For coffee, Java Surf Cafe & Espresso Bar and The Sweet Spot are both within a few minutes on foot. DaBiscuit Food Truck is literally on your doorstep, and The Grill is a one-block walk for a sit-down meal. Only at Renee's brings Filipino flavors just 0.1 miles away — a genuinely great find. Flo Pilates Studio, Oceanfront Yoga, and Kaizen Athletics are all within 0.3 miles for fitness. Vibe Park and the Season for Nonviolence Parklet offer green space close by.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is seven minutes away and Dam Neck Annex is eight — it's hard to find a tighter commute window from a walkable Oceanfront address. A VA loan can make a home like this accessible with little to no down payment, and the location means you're never far from base, the beach, or both on the same afternoon.

For first-time buyers

A 900-square-foot, 2-bed, 1-bath home built in 1950 is a real entry point into one of Virginia Beach's most sought-after zip codes. The footprint is manageable, the maintenance straightforward, and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting — walkable, coastal, and close to everything the Oceanfront has to offer.

More buyer questions

How far is 423 20th Street from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately seven minutes by car from 423 20th Street, making it one of the more convenient Oceanfront-area addresses for personnel stationed there. Dam Neck Annex is similarly close at about eight minutes.

What is the flood zone status for 423 20th Street, Virginia Beach?

Given the property's proximity to the Oceanfront, flood zone designation is an important consideration — check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA flood zone classification for this address.

What is the neighborhood like around 423 20th Street?

The immediate area is part of Virginia Beach's Oceanfront district — walkable, eclectic, and a short stroll from the Atlantic. You'll find a mix of local restaurants, coffee shops, fitness studios, and public parks all within a few blocks.

How big is the lot and home at 423 20th Street?

The home is 900 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, built in 1950. It's a residential property in the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront area.

Is there an HOA at 423 20th Street, Virginia Beach?

Based on available property data, this address does not appear to be part of a mandatory HOA — but confirming current HOA status with a licensed agent before closing is always recommended.

Want to know more about 423 20th Street or explore comparable homes near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it.

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

1950

Price / sqft

$554

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,014/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10638732

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
900
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0781
Subdivision
BEACH BOROUGH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

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 neighborhood

Lands End

Lands End is a condominium community in Virginia Beach (ZIP 23451), set off Norfolk Avenue near North Birdneck Road and a short distance from the Atlantic oceanfront and boardwalk.

$290K

Median sale · 12 mo

$306

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$83K

HH income

61%

Owner-occupied

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

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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

$3,069/mo

Principal & interest

$2,589

Property tax

$335

Home insurance

$146

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

Judge value on real ground

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

$280,000 – $449,900

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.

532 9th ST · 0.8 mi · 916 sqft$449,900 sold 2026-07
245 Lake DR · 0.7 mi · 981 sqft$349,900 sold 2026-04
153 N Birdneck RD · 1.1 mi · 896 sqft$332,500 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$498,900

Price / Sq Ft

$554

Annual Taxes

$4,014

Monthly Tax

$335

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.80%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 9, 2026$498,900—
Currently listed—$498,900—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 423 20th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are W.T. Cooke Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Virginia Beach Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), First Colonial (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 423 20th 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 423 20th St?+
Yes — Flo Pilates Studio is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 423 20th St?+
Season for Nonviolence Parklet is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 423 20th St?+
Price chopper is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is DaBiscuit Food Truck (0 mi).
Does 423 20th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 423 20th St built?+
It was built in 1950, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Patricia Jeffries · Gallery of Homes Real Estate · REIN MLS #10638732

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423 20th St, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10638732 · 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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