Nestled in sought-after Bay Colony, this exquisite French Chateau-style home is minutes from the Oceanfront and Cavalier Hotel. Enjoy neighborhood access to Linkhorn Bay for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. This elegant home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, including a spacious first-floor mother-in-law suite. Thoughtfully updated with a natural gas fireplace, 36” THOR gas range, multi-zone HVAC (3 units), gas tankless water heater, and 200-amp electrical service, it blends luxury with modern convenience. Beautiful hardwood and tile flooring run throughout, complemented by a full butler’s kitchen to keep entertaining effortless. The oversized laundry/mudroom features a utility sink for added convenience. Step outside to a private, fenced backyard with a patio, deck, and shed, perfect for outdoor relaxation. A rare opportunity to own a stunning home in one of Virginia Beach’s most desirable locations!
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$1,760,000
1249 E Bay Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
5beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$1,821,500 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$6,644 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,821,500
$1.71M - $1.95M
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Natural gas fireplacePrivate fenced backyardGas tankless water heaterFrench chateau-style homeHardwood and tile flooringThor gas rangeMulti-zone hvac
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan West,
Triumph Realty Group LLC 757-355-5273
Bought with:
Jeffrey Bagdon
Broadsight Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10594965
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Utility Closet, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Primary Sink-Double, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Gas-natural
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Inground Sprinkler, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 24184993770000
- Zoning: R30
- Special conditions: Owner Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bay Colony
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Virginia Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,308,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,295
- Date on market: 7/28/2025
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,691 +2.9% | $1,308,300 +5% |
| 2024 | $12,338 +19.8% | $1,246,300 +19.8% |
| 2023 | $10,295 +4.2% | $1,039,900 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $9,876 +9.4% | $997,600 +9.4% |
| 2021 | $9,026 -10.7% | $911,700 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $10,104 +12.2% | $912,300 +1.6% |
| 2019 | $9,003 | $898,100 |
| 2018 | $9,003 +1.3% | $898,100 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $8,891 +8.6% | $886,900 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $8,190 +8.1% | $827,300 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $7,575 | $765,200 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $7,575 | $699,000 +0.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $695,100 +3.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $671,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $671,100 -6.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $714,500 -21.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $915,058 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $854,838 +25.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $681,128 +18.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $574,493 +13.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $505,468 +3.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $486,443 +13.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $429,808 |
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Neighborhood: Bay Colony
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Linkhorn Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Virginia Beach Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Frank W. Cox High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Linkhorn Park Elementary
- Middle: Virginia Beach Middle
- High: Frank W. Cox
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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