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Thoroughgood Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA

Thoroughgood is a family-friendly Virginia Beach neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, proximity to highly-rated schools, parks, shopping, and beautiful beaches. It's ideal for buyers seeking a well-established residential community with excellent schools and family amenities.

7 homes for sale in Thoroughgood right now.

7

Active Listings

$619,900

Median List Price

$260

Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.

23

Avg. Days on Market

5d ago

Newest Listing

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

Map of Thoroughgood with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

18

Sold · last 12 mo

$722,500

Median sale price

$254

Median sold $/sq ft

8

Median days on market

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Living in Thoroughgood

Thoroughgood offers a warm, family-oriented lifestyle with tree-lined streets and established residential character. Residents enjoy proximity to top-rated schools, beautiful parks, convenient shopping, and easy beach access. The neighborhood provides excellent schools, recreational facilities, and the perfect environment for families seeking community and convenience.

Whether you're buying your family home or relocating to a school-friendly community, Thoroughgood provides the perfect combination of excellent schools, parks, and suburban family living.

What Thoroughgood 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.

$722,500

Median sale price · 12 mo

18 closed sales

$254

Median sold $ / sq ft

closed sales with recorded sq ft

8 days

Median days on market

for homes that closed

$2K–$1.3M

Active listing range

7 on the market today

Property typeSold · 12 moMedian sale price
Detached homes13$785,000
Townhomes & condos5$365,000

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

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 34 Thoroughgood 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 · 34

0 of 34

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

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

Zone NONE

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 Thoroughgood area

$154,257

Median household income

44.8

Median age

89.8%

Owner-occupied households

64.7%

Bachelor's degree or higher

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

Bases & commutes

JEB Little Creek–Fort Story · ~3 miNAS Oceana · ~7 miDam Neck Annex · ~10 miNaval Station Norfolk · ~11 mi

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

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

Thoroughgood real estate FAQ

What makes Thoroughgood a distinctive place to live in Virginia Beach?+

Thoroughgood is one of Virginia Beach's most established bayside neighborhoods, set in the northern part of the city between the Lynnhaven River and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline near Chic's Beach. It is known for tree-lined streets, generous lots, and a residential setting that surrounds the Adam Thoroughgood House, a National Historic Landmark (designated 1960) and one of the oldest surviving colonial brick homes in the region. The location offers convenient access to the Bay, Town Center, and major roadways.

What kinds of homes are in Thoroughgood?+

The neighborhood was first developed in the 1950s, so a large share of its homes are mid-century brick ranches set on sizable, mature lots. Closer to the water you will also find larger traditional-style houses and custom waterfront residences, several on deep-water sites with private docks. Lot sizes and architectural styles vary widely, with some waterfront parcels of roughly an acre or more.

Are there waterfront homes in Thoroughgood?+

Yes. Thoroughgood includes waterfront and water-access properties along the Western Branch of the Lynnhaven River and nearby waterways such as Witchduck Bay and Thoroughgood Cove. Many waterfront sites offer private docks or bulkheaded shoreline, and certain locations provide deep-water access suited to larger boats, with a route toward the Lynnhaven Inlet and the Chesapeake Bay.

What schools serve the Thoroughgood neighborhood?+

Thoroughgood is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and most addresses are zoned for Thoroughgood Elementary, which currently holds a 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, along with Great Neck Middle School and Frank W. Cox High School. Attendance zones can vary by address, so buyers should confirm the exact zoning for a specific property using the VBCPS school locator.

How far is Thoroughgood from the Oceanfront and the nearest military base?+

Thoroughgood sits in northern Virginia Beach near Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story, typically a 10 to 20 minute drive depending on the gate. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is roughly a 20 minute drive, and Naval Station Norfolk is reachable via Shore Drive, Northampton Boulevard, and I-64. Town Center's shopping and dining are about a 12 to 15 minute drive away.

How competitive is the Thoroughgood real estate market?+

Thoroughgood is an established, lower-turnover neighborhood, so the number of homes available at any given time is usually small, often just a handful of active listings. Because inventory is limited and the area draws steady interest for its location and mature lots, well-prepared homes can move quickly. Working with a local agent and setting up listing alerts helps buyers act when something comes on the market.

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 2 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 2 minutes.

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