North End, Virginia Beach, VA Homes for Sale & Real Estate

What to Expect in North End

Cottages, condos and oceanfront lots

North End is year-round living by the ocean. Beach cottages sit right on the sand, with townhomes, condos and traditional neighborhood blocks a few streets back. The homes on Linkhorn Bay can come with a boat dock. Oceanfront lots are the most expensive, and many of the older cottages have been replaced with new construction over the last twenty years. Buyers who want the beach close also shop beach homes in Croatan Beach, Shadowlawn real estate and Atlantic Park beach houses for sale.

Getting Around North End

The ocean is right at your door

Buying a home in North End puts you right on the waterfront. The neighborhood is centered along Atlantic and Pacific Avenues, with several smaller streets and coves leading west toward the Rainey’s Gut area. The neighborhood is mostly residential, but the resort area is about 5 minutes away, Fort Story about 10, NAS Oceana about 20, Dam Neck about 15 and the airport 20 to 30 minutes.

Flood Zones and Insurance in North End

What to check before you buy

About one in ten of the recent sales we checked in the North End sat in a FEMA flood zone as of November 2026, mostly on the bay side. Check the city flood map and get a flood quote for any address, and ask for an elevation certificate on the older homes. If you plan to rent the home, check the city’s short term rental rules first, since they vary by location in the resort area. To look up reported incidents near an address, use the Virginia Beach Police Department online crime map.

Schools in North End

Check the zone for every address

Homes in the North End are zoned for Linkhorn Park Elementary School, Virginia Beach Middle School and Frank W. Cox High School, all part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Zones can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the VBCPS school locator before you make an offer.

Lifestyle and Amenities in North End

Beach, docks and First Landing

The North End has waterfront homes, marinas and docks close by, and the wooded trails of First Landing State Park at its north end. Fishing, boating, hiking and walking to the beach fill most days here, and the boardwalk nearby hosts festivals through the year.

Shopping and Dining in North End

A bit of a drive to most options

The North End is mostly residential, so dinner usually means a short drive. Several smaller restaurants are nearby, including along 67th Street, and some of the oceanfront hotels have restaurants as well. Lynnhaven Mall and Town Center are within a 15-minute drive.

Parks and Recreation in North End

The most visited state park in Virginia

The beach is the main attraction here, and First Landing, the most visited state park in Virginia, borders the neighborhood to the north with miles of trails. It’s easy to find an oceanfront residence on the Atlantic or a smaller townhome tucked into one of the side streets. Explore it all with the help of our buyer’s agent in Virginia Beach. You can also compare the North End with the rest of the Virginia Beach homes for sale.

Updated November 2026