Bay Colony Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA
Bay Colony is one of Virginia Beach's most established waterfront neighborhoods. It sits on a point of land that reaches into Linkhorn Bay. Crystal Lake is nearby on the city's North End. Located just off Great Neck Road, it is roughly two miles from the Oceanfront. It wraps around the Princess Anne Country Club. The historic Cavalier Hotel and First Landing State Park are close by. Streets are quiet and winding. Lots are generous and often heavily wooded. Boating has a long history here. Many homes have private piers and deep-water docks on Linkhorn Bay. Homes span 1930s-through-1960s ranches and two-story colonials. There are mid-century houses too, plus rebuilt or renovated custom homes. Several are waterfront estates. Together they give Bay Colony a settled, mature feel. That has made it a fixture among Virginia Beach's higher-end coastal areas.
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Living in Bay Colony
Daily life in Bay Colony centers on the water and the long-established amenities around it. Owners with private docks can launch boats right into Linkhorn Bay. From there you can boat, fish, crab, or play on the water. The wider Lynnhaven waters run through Broad Bay and the Lynnhaven Inlet. They lead out to the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood wraps around the Princess Anne Country Club. Its golf course, tennis courts, pool, and dining are open to members. First Landing State Park's trails, beaches, and paddling waters are minutes away. The Oceanfront and the restored Cavalier Hotel are a short drive. So are the shops and food spots along Atlantic Avenue and at Hilltop. Great Neck Road and Shore Drive lead to grocery stores, marinas, and daily needs. Commutes reach Naval Air Station Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, and Dam Neck Annex. Downtown Norfolk is reached via Shore Drive and I-264. Housing here is almost all single-family, on both waterfront and inside lots. Some homes are original mid-century builds. Others have been updated or newly built on the larger parcels.
Bay Colony's housing stock spans a long stretch of building. The first homes rose along Bay Shore Drive in the 1930s. Among them is Shirley Hall, a 1940 Georgian Revival home. Boston architect William Graves Perry of Perry, Shaw and Hepburn designed it. It joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Major suburban growth ran from the 1950s through the 1980s. The Hodgson family built much of it on old farmland. Locals called that land the "pea patch," and its plantings grew into today's mature trees. The result is a mix of ranches, classic colonials, mid-century homes, and waterfront estates. Many sit on half-acre or larger lots. A growing number have been updated to current standards or replaced with custom new builds. Demand comes from the deep-water frontage and private docks. Mature lots and tree-lined streets add to the draw. So does the spot near the Oceanfront, First Landing State Park, and the Princess Anne Country Club. Large waterfront parcels are in short supply in this part of Virginia Beach. Only a handful of homes are usually active at any time. They trade under the "bay colony" subdivision in REIN MLS. Listings tend to be few, and well-placed waterfront homes often draw focused interest.
Recently sold in Bay Colony
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Census profile of the Bay Colony area
$135,315
Median household income
47.2
Median age
68.2%
Owner-occupied households
64.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Bay Colony area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
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Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Bay Colony real estate FAQ
What kinds of homes are in Bay Colony?+
Bay Colony has a mix of building eras. You'll see 1930s-through-1960s ranches and two-story colonials. There are mid-century houses and updated or newly rebuilt custom homes too. Many sit on half-acre or larger wooded lots. The neighborhood has both inside lots and waterfront estates along Linkhorn Bay. It is almost all single-family.
Are there waterfront homes in Bay Colony?+
Yes. Bay Colony is built on a point of land that reaches into Linkhorn Bay. Many homes have private piers and deep-water docks. Owners can launch boats from their own backyards into the bay. The wider Lynnhaven waters run through Broad Bay and the Lynnhaven Inlet. They reach the Chesapeake Bay for boating, fishing, and crabbing.
What schools serve Bay Colony?+
Bay Colony is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It is generally zoned for Linkhorn Park Elementary School and Virginia Beach Middle School. The high school is Frank W. Cox High School. Linkhorn Park Elementary holds an 8 out of 10 rating on GreatSchools. School zones are set by address and can change. Buyers should confirm current zoning with VBCPS before buying.
How far is Bay Colony from the Oceanfront and the nearest base?+
Bay Colony sits roughly two miles from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The beach, Atlantic Avenue, and the Cavalier Hotel are a short drive. You can drive to Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story is also within reach by car. The routes are Great Neck Road, Shore Drive, and I-264.
What amenities are near Bay Colony?+
The neighborhood wraps around the Princess Anne Country Club. Members get golf, tennis, a pool, and dining there. First Landing State Park's trails and beaches are minutes away. The Oceanfront and the restored Cavalier Hotel are a short drive. So are the shops and dining at Hilltop and along Atlantic Avenue.
How competitive is the Bay Colony market?+
Bay Colony is a small, long-settled neighborhood. Usually only a handful of homes are active at any time. They trade under the "bay colony" subdivision in REIN MLS. Listings are limited, and large waterfront parcels are in short supply. Add the spot near the Oceanfront, and well-placed listings can draw focused interest. The live stats on this page show current pricing and activity.
About Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle. Options run from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to large waterfront estates. Those estates sit on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. Virginia Beach is the largest city in Hampton Roads. Its real estate market is more varied than most. Great Neck in ZIP 23454 has established neighborhoods. Kempsville in 23464 has golf-course neighborhoods. Town Center in 23462 has modern townhomes close by. Sandbridge in 23456 has beach-cottage living. You might want a starter home under $300K. You might want a home in a top-rated school district. Or you might want a luxury home north of $2 million. The active MLS inventory here covers all three. It syncs from REIN every 2 minutes. Buyer demand stays strong year-round. The mild coastal climate helps. So do the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, top-ranked year after year. Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High are among them. Naval Air Station Oceana is here too. It is the largest master jet base in the country. VA loan financing is widely used here. First-time buyers tend toward the inland ZIPs 23464, 23456, and 23452. Second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451, the Oceanfront and North End, and 23454, Great Neck and Bay Colony. Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale. It is pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 2 minutes.
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