South Shore Estates Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA
South Shore Estates is a lakefront area in southeast Virginia Beach. It sits off General Booth Boulevard near Nimmo Parkway and the Red Mill area, in the 23454 zip code. The community is built around a roughly 50-acre bulkheaded freshwater lake. It is known for larger custom detached homes on big lots. Streets such as Bierce Drive and Sandoval Drive wind along the water. Many homes offer lake frontage or lake views. Positioned between the Lago Mar and Townfield areas, it sits about ten minutes from the Atlantic Oceanfront. Sandbridge Beach and Red Mill Commons shopping are a short drive. So are General Booth Boulevard's daily conveniences.
Neighborhood10
Sold · last 12 mo
$775,000
Median sale price
$266
Median sold $/sq ft
13
Median days on market
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Living in South Shore Estates
Daily life in South Shore Estates centers on its lake and its southeast Virginia Beach spot. The roughly 50-acre stocked freshwater lake is a focal point. It has floating docks, paddle boating, and bass fishing. Community rules ban motorized watercraft. That keeps the lake quiet for non-motor use and wildlife watching. The Atlantic Oceanfront is about ten minutes away. Sandbridge Beach is a short drive to the south. General Booth Boulevard and Nimmo Parkway have nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping, including Red Mill Commons. The Hilltop area and Lynnhaven Mall offer larger retail and dining hubs a bit farther north. Outdoor options nearby include Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park to the south. The Virginia Aquarium is near the Oceanfront. Commuting is supported by the same two roads, plus Princess Anne Road and I-264. Naval Air Station Oceana is fairly close. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk are a longer drive north. Housing here is mostly larger custom and classic detached homes, many facing the lake.
South Shore Estates is a settled, low-density area. It began developing in the mid-1990s and now centers on a roughly 50-acre lake. The homes skew toward larger custom detached houses. They are usually 3,000 square feet and up, with three to five bedrooms. Styles range from classic to transitional and contemporary. Lots run from around a quarter-acre to roughly a half-acre. Demand in this pocket is driven mainly by its lake frontage and lake views. Its spot near the Oceanfront and Sandbridge helps too. So does the fairly small number of homes that come up in a compact subdivision. Inventory tends to be limited, with only a handful of listings active at any given time. So homes on or near the lake often attract interest when they reach the market.
What South Shore Estates 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.
$775,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
10 closed sales
$266
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
13 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
—
Active listing range
0 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 10 | $775,000 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
Recently sold in South Shore Estates
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
2069 Bierce DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,236 sqft
$873,000
Sold Aug 2026
2073 Bierce DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,449 sqft
$775,000
Sold Aug 2026
933 Sandoval DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,800 sqft
$700,000
Sold Jul 2026
2104 Flowerdew CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
5 bd · 2.1 ba · 3,189 sqft
$764,999
Sold Jul 2026
965 Sandoval DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,732 sqft
$740,000
Sold Jul 2026
1064 Sandoval DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,509 sqft
$945,000
Sold Jun 2026
2037 Bierce DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,944 sqft
$775,000
Sold Apr 2026
2100 Oaklawn CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
5 bd · 3.1 ba · 3,081 sqft
$749,900
Sold Apr 2026
2141 Bierce DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,250 sqft
$799,000
Sold Feb 2026
928 Sandoval DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454
6 bd · 2.1 ba · 3,464 sqft
$946,850
Sold Jan 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 18 South Shore Estates 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 · 18
18 of 18
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 South Shore Estates area
$128,173
Median household income
43.5
Median age
85.9%
Owner-occupied households
48.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the South Shore Estates area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of South Shore Estates. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
South Shore Estates real estate FAQ
What kinds of homes are in South Shore Estates?+
South Shore Estates is mostly larger custom detached homes on big lots. They are usually around 3,000 square feet and up, with three to five bedrooms. Styles range from classic to transitional and contemporary. Many homes face the lake, with lake frontage or lake views. It is a compact, settled subdivision rather than a large tract development. So homes tend to vary in design.
Is South Shore Estates a waterfront neighborhood?+
Yes, in the sense that it is built around a roughly 50-acre bulkheaded freshwater lake. Many homes have lake frontage or lake views. The lake is used for paddle boating, fishing, and floating docks. Community rules do not permit motorized watercraft. So the lake is for non-motor use rather than powerboating. This is a freshwater lake setting. It is not a tidal canal or bay with boat access to the ocean.
How far is South Shore Estates from the Oceanfront and the nearest base?+
South Shore Estates sits off General Booth Boulevard in southeast Virginia Beach. That puts the Atlantic Oceanfront about ten minutes away. Sandbridge Beach is a short drive to the south. Naval Air Station Oceana is fairly close. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk are a longer drive north. Drive times vary with traffic and exact destination.
What schools serve South Shore Estates?+
The area is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Homes here are generally zoned to Red Mill Elementary School, Princess Anne Middle School, and Ocean Lakes High School. As of the most recent data, their GreatSchools ratings are roughly 8, 9, and 8 out of 10, in that order. Attendance zones can change and vary by exact address. So confirm current assignments with the school division before you buy.
How competitive is the South Shore Estates market?+
South Shore Estates is a compact area. So supply is usually limited to a handful of active listings at any given time. Add interest in lakefront and lake-view homes off General Booth Boulevard. So well-placed homes can draw notable attention. The live market stats on this page show current pricing and activity.
What is the South Shore Estates area like to live in?+
South Shore Estates is a settled, spread-out area in southeast Virginia Beach. It centers on a roughly 50-acre stocked lake. The lake is used for paddle boating and fishing, with no motorized watercraft allowed. Floating docks line parts of the shoreline. The area is about ten minutes from the Oceanfront and a short drive from Sandbridge Beach. Shopping and dining run along General Booth Boulevard and Nimmo Parkway, including Red Mill Commons. Commuting is supported by the same two roads, plus Princess Anne Road and I-264.
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.
Schools serving Virginia Beach
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