Why this home stands out
What sets this tenth-floor unit apart is the combination of a genuine beach-town address and real-world convenience. Virginia Beach homes for sale at this zip code rarely land you this close to the sand while keeping groceries, gyms, and a half-dozen dining spots within a five-minute walk. The 1973 building has the bones of a classic Virginia Beach high-rise, and the two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath layout squeezes smart livability into 880 square feet.
PACIFIC SOUTH CONDO and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Pacific Avenue is the spine of the Virginia Beach Resort Area — the corridor that connects the boardwalk energy of Atlantic Avenue to the quieter residential blocks just inland. Unit 1012 sits at the southern end of that stretch, where the tourist buzz softens into a neighborhood rhythm that locals actually live year-round. You're in the 23451 zip code, one of the most recognizable addresses on the East Coast, and the block-by-block mix here reflects that: surf shops and seafood spots share sidewalks with coffee counters and fitness studios. Virginia Beach itself is a city of roughly 460,000 people spread across a wide geography, but this corner of it — the oceanfront resort district — is its most walkable, most energetic, and most distinctly coastal pocket. Families comparing homes for sale in 23451 will notice immediately that this is a neighborhood you can actually live without a car for daily errands, which is rare in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Step outside and daily life snaps into place fast. Calypso Bar & Grill, Chicho's Pizza, and Belvedere Coffee Shop & Diner are all within a block, so weeknight dinners and weekend brunches are genuinely walkable. For a morning cup before work, Belvedere, 2D Cafe & Eatery, and Virginia Beach Coffee Co are all within two-tenths of a mile. Prise's Food Mart handles quick grocery runs at 0.2 miles, with Price Chopper and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 both under a mile for a fuller shop. Virginia Legends Park and 17th Street Park give you green space within half a mile, and CoreStrength Center, What's Your Excuse Fitness, and TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn mean you'll never run out of workout options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is a six-minute drive and NAS Oceana is seven minutes out — two of Hampton Roads' most active installations within a single commute window. A VA loan can make a no-down-payment path to ownership here very real, and the walkable resort-area location means a relocating family can settle into Virginia Beach life quickly, with restaurants, parks, and groceries all within easy reach from day one.
For first-time buyers
At 880 square feet with two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, this condo is a practical first step into homeownership in one of Virginia Beach's most coveted zip codes. The walkable location keeps car dependency low, and the building's established 1973 construction means the community has decades of history behind it. If you're weighing homes for sale in Virginia Beach and want an oceanfront address without the sprawl of a larger property, this unit deserves a close look.
More buyer questions
How far is 500 Pacific Ave #1012 from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately six minutes by car from 500 Pacific Avenue — one of the shortest base commutes available from an oceanfront Virginia Beach address. NAS Oceana is equally close at about seven minutes.
Is 500 Pacific Ave #1012 in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and what it means for insurance.
What schools serve 500 Pacific Ave #1012?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for First Colonial High School and homes for sale zoned for Cooke Elementary School will want to verify current zoning assignments directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as boundaries can change.
How walkable is the 500 Pacific Ave building?
Very walkable — Calypso Bar & Grill, Chicho's Pizza, and Belvedere Coffee Shop & Diner are all within a block, Prise's Food Mart is 0.2 miles away, and Virginia Legends Park is a short stroll. Most daily errands can be handled on foot.
What is the building at 500 Pacific Ave like?
500 Pacific Avenue is a residential high-rise built in 1973, offering condominium units in the heart of the Virginia Beach Resort Area. Unit 1012 sits on the tenth floor, giving it elevated positioning within the building's established structure.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get the full picture on Unit 1012 and what ownership here looks like for your situation.
