$2,795,000 | 1242 Bay Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451

BEDS: 5 BATHS: 6 STORIES: 2 SQFT: 4,794
Description for 1242 Bay Shore

WELCOME TO THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY OFFERING A CLASSIC GEORGIAN STYLE HOME ON THE LARGEST INTERIOR CORNER LOT IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BAY COLONY NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS PREMIER ADDRESS AND HOME IS THE PERFECT PLACE. SET ON A BEAUTIFUL 1.2 ACRE LOT WITH A LARGE SEMI CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY, MATURE TREES, 5 BEDROOMS(3 WITH EN-SUITES), FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY, LARGE RECREATION ROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND A SEPARATE LIVING SPACE AND BATH OVER GARAGE. IT ALSO INCLUDES A DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH A SEPARATE REAR DRIVEWAY. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE CLASSIC BAY COLONY HOMES AT A PREMIER ADDRESS.

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Property Details for 1242 Bay Shore, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Listing Price
$2,795,000
MLS#
10653115
Listing Status
New Listing
Listing Type
Residential
Property Type
Detached Residential
Subdivision Name
BAY COLONY
Neighborhood Name
BAY COLONY
Area Name
43 - Northeast Virginia Beach
Disclosure
none
Contigencies
none
Ownership
Simple
Zoned
R20
Year Built
1960
Listing Office
BHHS RW Towne Realty
Added to Website
Sep 11, 2026
(3 days ago)
Acres
1.1263
(49,062 sqft)
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Number of Rooms
16
Living Space
4,794 sqft
Levels
2.0
Architecture
Transitional
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Covering
Brick
Foundation
Crawl
Sewer
City/County
Noise Zone
65-70 Ldn
Crash Zone
None
Taxes*
$12,511.00/yr

*Tax information provided by listing agent. Please independently verify this information.

Rooms
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom, Assigned Storage, Attic, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Finished. Room Over Garage, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Rec Room, Utility Closet
Internal Features
Bar, Fireplace Wood, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
Number of Fireplaces
2
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Basebd, Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water Heater Type
Electric
Water Type
City/County
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior Description
Corner
Fence
None
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, 4 Space
Waterfront
No
Water Description
Not Waterfront
Pool Description
No Pool

Public Schools

School District
Virginia Beach Public Schools
Elementary School
Linkhorn Park Elementary (1.7 mi)
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2920
Middle School
Virginia Beach Middle (2.2 mi)
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
High School
Frank W. Cox High (2.6 mi)
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250

Private Schools

Cape Henry Collegiate School (1.2 mi)
1320 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Galilee Montessori (1.6 mi)
3928 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1034
Beach Day School (1.8 mi)
300 36th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-6332
Holy Family Day School (1.9 mi)
1279 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-1180
Virginia Beach Friends School (2 mi)
1537 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
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Community Profile for zip code 23451
Total Population 41,945
Median Commute Time 20 mins
Median Years in Residence 3 yrs
Median Home Age 24 yrs
Residential Turnover Rate 24%
Median Home Sales Price $322,000
Average Home Sales Price $392,859
Average Home Property Tax $226
Crime Risk Index 89/100
Air Pollution Index 90/100
Family Households 10,363/19,831 (52.3%)
Households w/ Children 4,744/19,831 (23.9%)
Average Family Size 3
Population Density 2,280/sq. mi.
Median Age 0.99 yrs
Median Household Income $59,655
Per Capita Income $45,708
White Collar Jobs 10,731%
Overall Weather Risk 191/100
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30 year fixed interest mortgage with 10% downpayment:

Principal and interest:
$11,635
Taxes*:
$1,043
Insurance*:
$75

Total Monthly Payment:
$12,753
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This 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom home located at 1242 Bay Shore, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 has approximately 4,794 square feet. It is currently listed for $2,795,000 and has a price per sqft of $58,302. This home is currently New Listing under the MLS#: 10653115. This listing is provided by BHHS RW Towne Realty.

1242 Bay Shore Drive, Virginia Beach was built in 1960. It has Garage Det 2 Car, 4 Space parking.The kitchen includes Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer.

1242 Bay Shore is part of the Bay Colony neighborhood located in 23451.


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