Broad Bay Island Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA
Broad Bay Island is a waterfront island community in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach. It covers roughly two miles of land. Broad Bay, Long Creek, and an inlet toward the Chesapeake Bay surround it. The island holds two adjoining sections. Broad Bay Colony is on the western half, and Bay Island is on the eastern half. You reach it by a bridge off West Great Neck Road or by boat. Homes range from original mid-century houses built in the 1950s and 60s to updated and newer waterfront homes. Many sit on bulkheaded lots with private dock potential. First Landing State Park sits nearby across Long Creek. The neighborhood is also close to Shore Drive.
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Broad Bay Island real estate FAQ
Where is Broad Bay Island in Virginia Beach?+
Broad Bay Island is in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, near Great Neck Road and Shore Drive. The island is roughly two miles long. Broad Bay, Long Creek, and an inlet toward the Chesapeake Bay surround it. First Landing State Park is nearby across Long Creek.
What kinds of homes are in Broad Bay Island?+
Homes are a mix of original houses built in the 1950s and 60s and updated or newer waterfront homes. Many sit on bulkheaded waterfront lots. The community spans two sections. Broad Bay Colony is on the western half, and Bay Island is on the eastern half.
How do you access Broad Bay Island, and what water activities are nearby?+
You reach the island by a bridge off West Great Neck Road or by boat. It sits on Broad Bay and Long Creek, with an inlet toward the Chesapeake Bay. That setting supports boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and other water fun. The First Landing State Park boat launch at the Narrows gives access to Broad Bay.
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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