8 days on market
$6,200,000
5518 Ocean Front Ave
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
MLS# 10634713 · NORTH END VA. BEACH · Virginia Beach VA
Updated May 24, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$37,904/mo
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Price / sq ft
$1091
5,685 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
2004
22 yrs old
Beds
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
2
Sq Ft
5,685
Garage
Yes
About this home
Set on a gorgeous oversized North End oceanfront site behind a private gated entry, this custom coastal home invites easy living with uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean and beach views. Designed for comfort and hosting, the nearly 6,000 square foot layout with a bright an open floor plan offers a gourmet chef's kitchen and soaring cathedral ceilings in two separate sunlit living rooms and family room with natural gas firep…
Listed by Susan Pender · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
5518 Ocean Front Ave is a 5-bedroom, 4.2-bath oceanfront home in Virginia Beach, spanning 5,685 square feet and built in 2004. With direct Atlantic frontage, generous living space, and NAS Oceana just ten minutes away, this address delivers coastal living at a serious scale.
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Why this home stands out
Oceanfront addresses on this stretch of Virginia Beach are rare, and a 5,685-square-foot home sitting directly on the Atlantic is rarer still. Built in 2004, 5518 Ocean Front Ave offers five bedrooms and four full plus two half baths across a footprint large enough to accommodate extended family, a home office, and dedicated entertaining space — all with the ocean as a permanent backdrop.
NORTH END VA. BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Ocean Front Ave sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, in the quieter residential corridor above the resort strip where the beach feels more like a backyard than a tourist destination. The blocks here are a mix of large single-family homes and seasonal cottages, with a distinctly unhurried pace compared to the boardwalk scene a few miles south. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in the Commonwealth, covering more than 400 square miles from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the North Carolina border — and this address lands you in one of its most coveted coastal pockets. If you're working with a real estate agent Virginia Beach buyers trust for oceanfront guidance, this neighborhood consistently comes up as a benchmark for what direct Atlantic access looks like at the residential scale. The city's infrastructure, dining scene, and outdoor recreation options are all within easy reach, while the immediate surroundings stay genuinely residential.
What's nearby
Step outside and Surf Beach Club is literally 0.1 miles away — as close as a neighbor's driveway. Surf Club Ocean Grille is equally close at 0.1 miles, making a casual dinner on foot a real option. Buff's Garden is a half-mile out, and the 64th Street entrance to First Landing State Park is just 0.6 miles away, giving you access to one of Virginia's most beloved coastal parks without a real drive. For coffee and a sweet treat, We Scream Ice Cream and Coffee Shop is 0.9 miles out. AREOM Studio handles fitness at 0.8 miles, and both Session at the A.R.E. Café and Orion's Roof round out the dining options within a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is a ten-minute drive from 5518 Ocean Front Ave, and Dam Neck Annex is just thirteen minutes out — making this one of the most convenient oceanfront addresses in Virginia Beach for active-duty households. VA loan eligibility can open the door to a home at this scale, and BAH rates for the Virginia Beach area reflect the market here. Coastal living and a short commute to the flight line rarely align this cleanly.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and 5,685 square feet give a growing family genuine room to spread out — dedicated spaces for work, play, and guests without anyone feeling crowded. Add direct ocean access and proximity to First Landing State Park, and weekends take care of themselves. If you've been searching for a house for sale in Virginia Beach that trades up on every dimension at once, this address is a serious contender.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 5518 Ocean Front Ave from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 10 minutes from 5518 Ocean Front Ave by car. Dam Neck Annex is about 13 minutes away, making this address convenient for personnel assigned to either installation.
What is the lot situation like at 5518 Ocean Front Ave?
The property sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean along Ocean Front Ave, placing the beach at the immediate rear of the home rather than across a road or shared access path.
Is 5518 Ocean Front Ave in a flood zone?
Oceanfront properties in Virginia Beach are commonly located in FEMA-designated flood zones; the specific designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page.
What parks and outdoor spaces are close to 5518 Ocean Front Ave?
Surf Beach Club is 0.1 miles away, Buff's Garden is 0.5 miles out, and the 64th Street entrance to First Landing State Park — one of Virginia's most popular coastal parks — is just 0.6 miles from the front door.
When was 5518 Ocean Front Ave built and how large is it?
The home was built in 2004 and offers 5,685 square feet of living space across five bedrooms and four full plus two half bathrooms.
Ready to walk through 5518 Ocean Front Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this coastal corridor well — reach out and let's set up a tour.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
2
Approx Sq Ft
5,685
Stories
3
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Other, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$6,200,000
Price / Sq Ft
$1091
Annual Taxes
$47,103
Monthly Tax
$3,925
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.76%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 16, 2026 | $6,200,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $6,200,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 24, 2026.
Total Assessed
$4,856,000
Land
$3,550,900
Improvement
$1,305,100
Parcel ID: 24198066060000
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
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Estimate your monthly payment
$37,904/moPrincipal & interest
$32,170
Property tax
$3,925
Home insurance
$1,808
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10634713
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$6,200,000
5518 Ocean Front AVE, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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