Ocean Lakes, Virginia Beach, VA Homes for Sale & Real Estate

What to Expect in Ocean Lakes

A well kept neighborhood on the water

The neighborhood has its own association, the Ocean Lakes Community Association, which organizes various events to bring the neighbors together. Homes are single-family and townhomes, most with 3 to 5 bedrooms, and the ones on the lakes tend to sell at the top of the range. Buyers who like the lakes here also look at homes for sale in Ashville Park and water view homes in Kings Grant, and many also walk the streets next door in Castleton.

Getting Around Ocean Lakes

Easy to travel to and from the neighborhood

Dam Neck Road, General Booth Boulevard and Oceana Boulevard are the main ways in and out, and they connect to the roads that run to the rest of Hampton Roads. Dam Neck Annex is about 5 minutes, NAS Oceana about 10, Fort Story about 25, the oceanfront about 15 and downtown Norfolk about 35. Most residents drive, though bus routes run nearby.

Flood Zones and Insurance in Ocean Lakes

What to check before you buy

None of the recent sales we checked in Ocean Lakes sat in a FEMA flood zone as of November 2026, but the homes on the lakes can still sit low. Check the city flood map and get a flood quote for any lakefront address. Ask about the community association dues and what they cover. Homes this close to NAS Oceana and Dam Neck may fall in an aircraft noise zone, which sellers must disclose. To look up reported incidents near an address, use the Virginia Beach Police Department online crime map.

Schools in Ocean Lakes

Check the zone for every address

Most homes in Ocean Lakes are zoned for Three Oaks Elementary School, Corporate Landing Middle School and Ocean Lakes High School, all part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Some streets are zoned for Ocean Lakes Elementary instead. 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 Ocean Lakes

A golf course and the lakes

The relaxed pace here is a big part of the draw. The neighborhood is also home to the Red Wing Lake Golf Course, a city course with well kept greens, and the lakes make for good walks and fishing close to home.

Shopping and Dining in Ocean Lakes

Plenty of dining options

The area offers multiple shopping centers, including Red Mill Commons and Lynnhaven Mall. Red Mill Commons is home to Home Depot, Walmart, TJ Maxx and dozens of other stores and restaurants, and Lynnhaven Mall adds the Apple Store, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Macy’s. For dinner in the neighborhood, my recommendations are Gran Maya Mexican Grill and Warriors Taphouse.

Parks and Recreation in Ocean Lakes

Time outdoors right in the neighborhood

Head to Ocean Lakes Park on Firefall Drive for the ball fields and the playground, and the association’s common areas add pools, tennis and basketball courts for members. The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are both a short drive south, and the nearby beaches have fishing, surfing and swimming. If you’re looking to move to this neighborhood and want to know more about the Ocean Lakes homes for sale, contact me today. You can also compare the area with all houses for sale in Virginia Beach.

Updated November 2026