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Kings Forest Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA

Kings Forest is a settled neighborhood in the central, north-central part of Virginia Beach. The ZIP code is 23452. It sits between the Thalia and Kings Grant communities near the West Branch of the Lynnhaven River. The streets are lined with brick ranches and classic colonials on big, mature lots. Decades-old shade trees and settled yards give the area its wooded feel. A handful of homes along the edges back up to Buchanan Creek marsh. Those get water views and natural buffers behind them. Its central spot puts Virginia Beach Boulevard, Lynnhaven Mall, and main commuter routes like I-264 close by. The Oceanfront is a short drive to the east.

3 homes for sale in Kings Forest right now.

3

Active Listings

$450,000

Median List Price

$249

Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.

20

Avg. Days on Market

7d ago

Newest Listing

Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Kings Forest.

Map of Kings Forest with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

11

Sold · last 12 mo

$520,000

Median sale price

$263

Median sold $/sq ft

6

Median days on market

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Living in Kings Forest

Daily life in Kings Forest centers on its settled home streets. The shops, dining, and services of central Virginia Beach are close. Everyday grocery stores, places to eat, and retail line Virginia Beach Boulevard and the nearby corridors. Lynnhaven Mall is a short drive away. It sits off Lynnhaven Parkway near I-264 at exit 19A. Outdoor options include Mount Trashmore Park. The trails and waterways of the Lynnhaven River system, including Buchanan Creek, are near too. Head east on I-264 for a short drive to the Atlantic Oceanfront. Commuters get quick reach to I-264 and Independence Boulevard. NAS Oceana is roughly 5 to 15 minutes away. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk are generally about 20 to 30 minutes away via the interstate. That depends on traffic. Housing is mostly single-family. There are one-level brick ranches and two-story colonials on sizable lots. Many have mature trees, attached garages, and updated interiors.

Kings Forest is a built-out neighborhood developed largely in the 1960s. So the homes are mostly brick ranches and classic colonials rather than new builds. Lots tend to be larger and well kept. A number of homes have been updated over the years with new kitchens, baths, and systems. Others remain as chances to modernize. Buyer interest is tied to the central Virginia Beach spot and the settled, tree-lined setting. The nearby corridors and Lynnhaven Mall help. So does zoning into Virginia Beach City Public Schools. With only a few homes active at any time, well-prepared listings in good shape draw steady interest. That interest comes from buyers who want this settled part of the city.

What Kings Forest homes actually sell for

Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.

$520,000

Median sale price · 12 mo

11 closed sales

$263

Median sold $ / sq ft

closed sales with recorded sq ft

6 days

Median days on market

for homes that closed

$439K–$535K

Active listing range

3 on the market today

Property typeSold · 12 moMedian sale price
Detached homes11$520,000

Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.

Recently sold in Kings Forest

The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.

  1. 3512 Royal Palm ARCH, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,821 sqft

    $450,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  2. 629 Reef KY, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,482 sqft

    $630,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  3. 609 Virginius DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft

    $430,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  4. 3537 W Coral KY, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,050 sqft

    $570,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  5. 3545 Sandy Point KY, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,162 sqft

    $716,000

    Sold Jul 2026

  6. 540 Royal Palm DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,204 sqft

    $434,500

    Sold Jun 2026

  7. 3521 Sea Gull RD, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,826 sqft

    $515,000

    Sold Jun 2026

  8. 3513 W Coral KY, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,924 sqft

    $520,000

    Sold Jun 2026

  9. 3500 W Coral KY, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,000 sqft

    $525,000

    Sold Jun 2026

  10. 657 E Coral KY, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,924 sqft

    $551,000

    Sold May 2026

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 21 Kings Forest homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.

0%

of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones

X · 21

0 of 24

mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour

Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.

Zone C

hurricane evacuation zone

Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.

Census profile of the Kings Forest area

$79,408

Median household income

38.8

Median age

69.2%

Owner-occupied households

39.4%

Bachelor's degree or higher

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

Bases & commutes

NAS Oceana · ~4 miJEB Little Creek–Fort Story · ~6 miDam Neck Annex · ~7 miNorfolk Naval Shipyard · ~12 mi

Straight-line distances from the center of Kings Forest. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.

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

Kings Forest real estate FAQ

What kinds of homes are in Kings Forest?+

Kings Forest is a settled neighborhood of almost all single-family homes. Most are brick ranches and classic two-story colonials. They sit on big, mature lots with settled yards. Many have been updated over the years with new kitchens and baths. The area was developed largely in the 1960s and is built out. So you will find resale homes rather than new builds.

Where is Kings Forest located in Virginia Beach?+

Kings Forest is in the central, north-central part of Virginia Beach. The ZIP code is 23452. It sits between the Thalia and Kings Grant communities near the West Branch of the Lynnhaven River. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Lynnhaven Mall, and main routes like I-264 and Independence Boulevard are a short drive away. The setting is residential while staying close to the rest of the city.

How far is Kings Forest from the Oceanfront and the nearest bases?+

From Kings Forest, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a short drive east, generally via I-264. NAS Oceana is typically about 5 to 15 minutes away. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk are generally about 20 to 30 minutes away via the interstate. Always confirm current drive times for your own commute.

Are there waterfront homes in Kings Forest?+

A few do. Only a limited number of homes along the edges back up to Buchanan Creek marsh. That marsh is part of the Lynnhaven River system. Those homes get water views and natural buffers behind them. They are the exception rather than the rule. Most of Kings Forest sits on interior, tree-lined lots. If creekside frontage matters to you, ask about what is for sale. These homes come up rarely.

What schools serve Kings Forest?+

Kings Forest is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Homes in this Kings Grant/Thalia area are generally zoned for King's Grant Elementary or Kingston Elementary. Lynnhaven Middle School and First Colonial High School come next. Attendance zones can change. Verify the exact zoning for any address with VBCPS before relying on it. Check current GreatSchools ratings directly too.

How competitive is the Kings Forest real estate market?+

Kings Forest is a small, settled neighborhood. So only a handful of homes are typically for sale at any time. That limited supply, plus the central Virginia Beach spot and easy reach to shops and main routes, matters. Well-presented homes in good shape often draw steady buyer interest. Working with a local agent who tracks this micro-market helps. You can act fast when a fitting home comes up.

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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Schools serving Virginia Beach

Browse Virginia Beach homes by VBCPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.

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Looking for a realtor for Kings Forest?

Looking for a realtor for Kings Forest? Tom & Dariya Milan, Realtors know Kings Forest street by street. Brokered by LPT Realty. As Virginia Beach real estate agents, they track every Kings Forest sale. 11 homes have sold here in the last 12 months, at a median of $520,000. Right now 3 homes are on the market. They also know what Kings Forest buyers and sellers should expect next.

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