Bay Island Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA
Bay Island is an exclusive waterfront community in the Lynnhaven area, known for its private beach access, quiet residential setting, and premium waterfront properties. It's ideal for buyers seeking a prestigious waterfront lifestyle with privacy and natural beauty.
4 homes for sale in Bay Island right now.
4
Active Listings
$1,747,500
Median List Price
$496
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
39
Avg. Days on Market
3d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Bay Island.
$2,148,000
2000 Canal RD, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
$1,995,000
2336 Spindrift RD, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
$1,500,000
2200 Windward Shore DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
$745,000
2712 Broad Bay RD, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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Living in Bay Island
Bay Island offers an exclusive waterfront lifestyle with private beach access and peaceful residential character. Residents enjoy pristine waterfront views, private beach privileges, quiet tree-lined streets, and the natural serenity of the Lynnhaven waterfront area. The neighborhood provides an upscale, exclusive environment for discerning buyers.
Whether you're buying a waterfront home or relocating to an exclusive community, Bay Island provides the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and natural waterfront beauty.
Listings & market data updated July 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Bay Island real estate FAQ
Where is Bay Island located in Virginia Beach?+
Bay Island sits in the Great Neck area off Shore Drive, on a narrow island framed by Long Creek to the north and Broad Bay to the south, both offshoots of the Lynnhaven River. It is reached by a bridge off West Great Neck Road, giving the community a tucked-away, single-entry layout. The setting places homes close to the Shore Drive corridor, First Landing State Park, and the Lynnhaven Inlet.
Are there waterfront homes with docks in Bay Island?+
Yes. Most homesites in Bay Island are bulkheaded and waterfront, and many include private piers, docks, and boat lifts on Long Creek or Broad Bay. From there, boaters have navigable deep-water access out to the Lynnhaven Inlet and the Chesapeake Bay. Direct-waterfront lots with bay and creek views are a defining feature of the neighborhood.
What kinds of homes are in Bay Island?+
Bay Island is a low-inventory community of custom waterfront homes. The housing stock is a mix of original mid-century houses built in the 1950s and 1960s and homes that have been extensively renovated or rebuilt as larger custom waterfront residences. Many sit on generous, bulkheaded lots oriented to capture the water views.
What schools serve Bay Island?+
Bay Island is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). The neighborhood is generally zoned for John B. Dey Elementary, Great Neck Middle School, and Frank W. Cox High School. Attendance zones and current GreatSchools ratings can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with VBCPS before purchasing.
How far is Bay Island from the Oceanfront and the nearest base?+
From Bay Island, Shore Drive provides a route toward the Virginia Beach resort area and Oceanfront in one direction and toward the Norfolk side of Hampton Roads in the other. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story is in northern Virginia Beach along the Shore Drive corridor, a short drive away. The location is convenient for boaters and for commuters traveling the bayfront corridor.
How competitive is the Bay Island real estate market?+
Bay Island is a small waterfront enclave, so only a handful of homes are typically listed at any time. That limited supply, combined with steady interest in deep-water dockage and bay views, means well-positioned listings can move quickly. The live stats above show current listing activity and the latest market figures for the neighborhood.
About 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 here is synced from REIN every 5 minutes. 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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