Classic Georgian-style, six bedroom brick estate set on a beautiful 1.75 acre site overlooking First Landing State Park with a private dock and high elevation. Enjoy your grand approach from East Bay Shore Drive via a long private drive, and an inviting center hall foyer opening to a timeless living room with marble gas fireplace and double French doors leading to a Vermont green flagstone terrace. The library/family room features American Butternut paneling, a 12' bay window with sweeping water views, second gas fireplace, wet bar, and built-in bookshelves, while the kitchen offers custom solid cherry cabinetry and large pantry. Additional features include original hardwood and marble floors, five-piece custom crown moldings, stately dining room, media/playroom, first floor bedroom and bathroom, gas backup generator, and slate roof. Ideally located near Linkhorn Bay on Rainey's Gut with exceptional crabbing and fishing, and quick access to no-wake Crystal Lake. Virtually Staged.
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1536 E Bay Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
6beds
6,009sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
1.74 Acres Lot
$3,150,700 Zestimate®
$524/sqft
$7,365 Estimated rent
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$2.99M - $3.31M
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Private dockSecond gas fireplaceWet barSlate roofHigh elevationSix bedroomLarge pantry
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Listed by:
Susan Pender,
BHHS RW Towne Realty 757-422-2200
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10619696
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Rec Room, Utility Room
Heating
- Oil, Other, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Other, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Permanent Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Gas-natural
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,009 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bay, Bulkhead, Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Dock, Navigable Water
Lot
- Size: 1.74 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 24191193360000
- Zoning: R40
- Other equipment: Backup Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bay Colony
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Virginia Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $524/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,887,100
- Annual tax amount: $18,305
- Date on market: 2/13/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,305 +6.4% | $1,887,100 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $17,207 +14.6% | $1,738,100 +14.6% |
| 2023 | $15,014 +4.9% | $1,516,600 +4.9% |
| 2022 | $14,318 +3.9% | $1,446,300 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $13,785 -12.6% | $1,392,400 -2.2% |
| 2020 | $15,765 +17.1% | $1,423,500 +6% |
| 2019 | $13,458 | $1,342,400 |
| 2018 | $13,458 -0.3% | $1,342,400 -0.3% |
| 2017 | $13,505 +9.7% | $1,347,100 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $12,315 +5.3% | $1,243,900 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $11,693 | $1,181,100 -4% |
| 2014 | $11,693 | $1,230,700 +8.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,133,900 +5.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,072,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,072,600 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,133,200 -15.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,337,851 +11.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,204,680 +12.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,068,638 +34.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $793,838 +8.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $732,674 |
| 2002 | -- | $732,674 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $710,224 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bay Colony
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Linkhorn Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Virginia Beach Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Frank W. Cox High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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