68 days on market
$545,000
726 Carolina Ave
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
MLS# 10625018 · SHADOWLAWN · Virginia Beach VA
Updated May 18, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$3,378/mo
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Price / sq ft
$436
1,250 sq ft
Days on market
68
HOA
None
Year built
1984
42 yrs old
Beds
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
1,250
Garage
No
About this home
Welcome to 726 Carolina Avenue. You'll love the location! Just blocks away from the beach in the highly sought after Shadowlawn neighborhood. This cozy 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single family home features an inviting floorplan flowing seamlessly from the Great Room to the kitchen. Downstairs you'll also find a half bathroom, laundry room, and utility closet. Upstairs you'll find two well sized bedrooms, and a full bathroo…
Listed by Francheska Ferguson · The Real Estate Group
VaHome Team property overview
Meet 726 Carolina Avenue — a 2-bed, 1.1-bath home in Virginia Beach's walkable Shadowlawn neighborhood, built in 1984 and clocking in at 1,250 square feet. You're six minutes from both Dam Neck Annex and NAS Oceana, with restaurants, coffee, and a park all within a half-mile.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 726 Carolina Avenue apart is its location inside the tight-knit Shadowlawn pocket — a neighborhood with genuine walkability that's rare in Virginia Beach. Step outside and you're a few blocks from local eateries, a gym, and green space. Add in the six-minute commute to two major military installations, and this address checks a lot of boxes that larger, farther-out properties simply can't match.
SHADOWLAWN and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Shadowlawn sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, just inland from the oceanfront corridor, with a character that feels more like a close-knit urban village than a sprawling suburb. Streets here are lined with modest, well-kept homes, and neighbors tend to know each other — the kind of place where you wave from the driveway. If you've been browsing virginia beach houses for sale and wondering where walkability and community actually coexist, Shadowlawn is worth a close look. The neighborhood is compact enough that daily errands, a morning coffee run, or a post-work workout are all within easy walking distance. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare mix: oceanfront recreation, a strong military presence, and a diverse food and arts scene that keeps growing. Shadowlawn puts you near all of it without dropping you into the tourist bustle of the resort strip. It's a grounded, livable corner of the city.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 726 Carolina Avenue. Pizza Chapel, Shadowlawn Eats, and Gringo's Taqueria are all within 0.3 miles — a walkable dinner lineup on any given night. Zeke's is your closest coffee option at just 0.3 miles, with Virginia Beach Coffee Co another choice at 0.6 miles. For groceries, Prise's Food Mart is 0.6 miles out, and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 is just a bit farther. TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn, CoreStrength Center, and Kaizen Athletics cover every fitness style within 0.7 miles. Marshview Park — in multiple sections — starts at 0.3 miles and gives you green space, fields, and fresh air close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex and NAS Oceana are both six minutes away — that's a commute that genuinely changes your quality of life. Whether you're using a VA loan or working with BAH, 726 Carolina Avenue puts you close to the gate without sacrificing neighborhood feel. Shadowlawn's walkability and community vibe make it a natural fit for military households who want convenience on both sides of the duty day.
For first-time buyers
At 1,250 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1.1 baths, 726 Carolina Avenue is a manageable, right-sized first home in a neighborhood with real walkability. You're not buying into a distant suburb — you're buying into a community where coffee, food, and parks are a short walk away. Shadowlawn's scale makes it approachable, and Virginia Beach's broader amenities are always within easy reach when you want them.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 726 Carolina Avenue from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately six minutes from 726 Carolina Avenue by car. That short commute is one of the address's most practical advantages for active-duty personnel and civilian employees assigned to the base.
How far is 726 Carolina Avenue from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is also about six minutes away, making this address unusually well-positioned for anyone splitting time between the two installations or working at either one.
What is the Shadowlawn neighborhood like in Virginia Beach?
Shadowlawn is a compact, walkable neighborhood in Virginia Beach with a genuine community feel — local restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and green space are all within a half-mile of most addresses. It has a low-key, residential character that stands apart from the busier oceanfront areas.
Is 726 Carolina Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance and planning.
Are there parks near 726 Carolina Avenue?
Yes — Marshview Park begins just 0.3 miles away and extends across multiple sections, offering fields and open green space within easy walking distance of the home.
Curious about 726 Carolina Avenue or the Shadowlawn market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
1,250
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$545,000
Price / Sq Ft
$436
Annual Taxes
$4,688
Monthly Tax
$391
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.86%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Mar 12, 2026 | $545,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $545,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: Virginia Beach via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 11, 2026.
Total Assessed
$483,300
Land
$332,000
Improvement
$151,300
Parcel ID: 24179286770000 · View on city GIS portal
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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.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$3,378/moPrincipal & interest
$2,828
Property tax
$391
Home insurance
$159
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.
Listed by The Real Estate Group · MLS# 10625018
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$545,000
726 Carolina AVE, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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