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Cape Henry Shores Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA

Cape Henry Shores is a Bayfront area in the northern part of Virginia Beach. It sits just south of the Cape Henry Lighthouse and Fort Story, near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The homes lie along the Lynnhaven River. The area borders First Landing State Park and the Cape Henry Trail. The Shore Drive corridor and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront are close by. Most homes are detached coastal houses in a setting built around the water.

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Census profile of the Cape Henry Shores area

$106,162

Median household income

56.7

Median age

51.2%

Owner-occupied households

66.3%

Bachelor's degree or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Cape Henry Shores area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.

Bases & commutes

JEB Little Creek–Fort Story · ~5 miNAS Oceana · ~7 miDam Neck Annex · ~10 miNaval Station Norfolk · ~13 mi

Straight-line distances from the center of Cape Henry Shores. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.

Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data

Cape Henry Shores real estate FAQ

Where is Cape Henry Shores located in Virginia Beach?+

Cape Henry Shores is in the northern, Bayfront section of Virginia Beach. It sits just south of the Cape Henry Lighthouse and Fort Story, near the Chesapeake Bay. First Landing State Park, the Cape Henry Trail, and the Lynnhaven River border it. The Shore Drive corridor and the Oceanfront are a short drive away.

What kinds of homes are in Cape Henry Shores?+

Most homes here are detached single-family houses in a coastal setting built around the water. The spot along the Lynnhaven River and next to parkland gives it a water-focused feel. See the live listings and market stats on this page for what is for sale now. They also show square footage and pricing.

What is near Cape Henry Shores?+

The area is close to First Landing State Park, the Cape Henry Trail, and the Lynnhaven River. The Chesapeake Bay shoreline is near too. The Shore Drive area offers dining and shopping. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront, nearby military bases, and major roads are all within a short drive.

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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