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Virginia BeachNORTH END VA. BEACH5518 Ocean Front Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634713 · record updated May 24, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$6,200,000
$1,091 / sqft · est. $37,904/mo →
5beds
4.2baths
5,685sqft
8days on market

5518 Ocean Front Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ActiveResidential · built 2004 · NORTH END VA. BEACH

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Ocean.

Frontage

Ocean ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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 fireplace. A first-floor primary in-law suite option and separate ground floor access offers family and friends flexibility and privacy. Additional features include five bedrooms, four full and two half bathrooms, two elevators, two kitchens, and a private office. Outside you will find an expansive fenced yard with mature and professionally landscaped grounds, two garages, an outdoor shower and your own path to ocean beach access - great for long beach days and evening sunsets. Truly one of Virginia Beach's premier oceanfront gems! May be purchased with 5512 Ocean front.

Listing courtesy of Susan Pender · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10634713

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

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.

More buyer 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.

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

2004

Price / sqft

$1,091

HOA

None

Taxes

$47,103/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634713

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Half baths
2
Approx. sqft
5,685
Stories
3
Flooring
Other, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
12
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Balcony, Breakfast Area, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Jetted Tub, Security Sys
Accessibility
Casement/Crank Windows, Elevator

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Metal
Exterior
Stone,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Decorative,Front Fenced
Waterfront
Ocean

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1928
Subdivision
NORTH END VA. BEACH
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 3+ Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc
Possession
NEGOTIABLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhood

North End

North End is the stretch of beach blocks running north of Virginia Beach's resort strip, roughly from the low 40s Streets up to 89th Street between Atlantic Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean.

$1.09M

Median sale · 12 mo

$483

Sold $/sq ft

27d

Days on market

59

For sale now

$151K

HH income

79.2%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$37,904/mo

Principal & interest

$32,170

Property tax

$3,925

Home insurance

$1,808

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

128% of $4,856,000

City assessment record · taxes $47,103/yr

Land share of assessed value

73% — $3,550,900

Improvements $1,305,100 · 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

$1,310,000$6,500,000

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.

5008 Ocean Front AVE · 0.3 mi · 6,222 sqft$6,500,000 sold 2026-07
111 44th ST · 0.7 mi · 5,734 sqft$3,350,000 sold 2026-04
502 W Holly RD · 1.3 mi · 5,654 sqft$2,704,800 sold 2026-06

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)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 16, 2026$6,200,000
Currently listed$6,200,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

28% above assessment

Total Assessed

$4,856,000

Land

$3,550,900

Improvement

$1,305,100

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

8 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 5518 Ocean Front Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Linkhorn Park Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10), VB Middle, Frank W. Cox (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5518 Ocean Front Ave 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 5518 Ocean Front Ave?+
Yes — AREOM Studio is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5518 Ocean Front Ave?+
Surf Beach Club is about 0.1 miles away.
Is 5518 Ocean Front Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Ocean.
Does 5518 Ocean Front Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5518 Ocean Front Ave built?+
It was built in 2004, 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 Susan Pender · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10634713

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5518 Ocean Front Ave, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10634713 · 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.