$738,160Average Value$372Average Price per Sq Ft45Homes For Sale
Hidden oasis at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay
Broad Bay Island is a 2-mile-long hidden oasis in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach. The community is bound by Broad Bay, Long Creek and an inlet that leads to the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Nearby is an array of home styles, local restaurants and tons of recreation on and around the water. "People usually move here for the front-row seat to deepwater access,” says Jimmy Ray Dunn, a Realtor with Coastal Towne Realty, who lives in the area and also hosts the evening radio programs on the local 97.3 station. “This is the place for water enthusiasts and for a water life."
Center console fishing boats line the marina near the Broad Bay Island neighborhood.
Elaborate, covered boathouse in the Bayfront neighborhood of coastal Virginia Beach.
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Out on the water and hiking First Landing State Park
Residents of the island love using their boats to explore Broad Bay’s waterways and venture out to Chesapeake Bay. Fishers will enjoy an abundance of striped bass and bluefish in the nearby waters. “Everyone is always out on the water kayaking, paddle boarding or jet skiing,” says Dunn. Spend a day at Chesapeake Beach, located about 1 mile west, to enjoy the ocean and watch boats pass under Lesner Bridge. Although living on Broad Bay Island gives some of the best deepwater access in the city, residents will want to hike or swim at nearby First Landing State Park. Located about 2 miles east, this nearly 3,000-acre park features bald cypress swamps and a massive forest. The park also offers some of the city’s quietest beaches and plenty of parking at the visitor center.
Explore the serene inlet waterways of Broad Bay Island, perfect for boating, and kayaking.
Kayak and jet skiing are popular activities in the Bayfront neighborhood of coastal Virginia Beach.
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Highly-rated Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Students here are served by a collection of top-tier schools in the Virginia Beach District, each of which earn an A grade from niche. Kids may start at John B. Dey Elementary before transitioning to Great Neck Middle, which offers a dual language immersion program where students can develop bilingual skills in Spanish and English. Students may then attend Frank W. Cox High.
John B Dey Elementary School in the Bayfront neighborhood of coastal Virginia Beach.
Cox High School near the Bayfront neighborhood of coastal Virginia Beach.
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Colonials, ranches and waterfront estates
This seemingly exclusive island provides an impressive selection of architectural styles, from colonials and ranches to contemporary waterfront estates. Open floor plans, large radius windows and expansive decks are standard features of homes on the island, providing the benefits of both an indoor and outdoor lifestyle. The construction of these island retreats began in the 1950s, with newly built homes peppered throughout. Homes here typically sell for $800,000 to $1 million.
Split level, contemporary home in the Bayfront neighborhood of coastal Virginia Beach.
All brick ranch style home in the Bayfront neighborhood of coastal Virginia Beach.
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Events with The Broad Bay Island Civil League
The island is overlooked by The Broad Bay Island Civic League, dedicated to the preservation and quality of life for neighbors in the community. Don’t miss out on the annual Broad Bay Island Yacht Club 4th of July parade.
Easy commuting to Norfolk and the Oceanfront
While plenty of nearby amenities are within walking distance, residents will need a car to access the rest of the city’s perks. Shore Drive can easily get residents to the Oceanfront and Downtown Norfolk, and North Great Neck Road leads to Hilltop Shopping Center.
Shopping and dining along Shore Drive
Food Lion is conveniently located on Shore Drive for essential groceries. Pick up some local produce from the Shore Drive Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Enjoy New England-style clam chowder or fried oysters at A Bite of Maine. Hot Tuna is another local favorite that opened in 1992 and features live music on the weekends. Pull a boat up and get a table at Chick’s Oyster Bar, which has been serving its raw bar and cooked seafood options since 1998.
Savor fresh raw oysters at Chick's Oyster Bar, a Broad Bay Island a waterfront gem.
Waterfront dining and views await at Chick's Oyster Bar, a favorite on Broad Bay Island.
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Important to Know
The island is susceptible to flooding, especially on the northern and western sides. The only exit from the island is on the western side, meaning even small hurricanes or tropical storms may result in an entire evacuation of the area.
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Parks in this Area
Chelsea/Green Hill Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Loch Haven Park
Cape Story Park
First Landing State Park
Lynnhaven Colony Park
Meadowridge Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Norfolk International
20 min drive
Bus
Great Neck & Lynnhaven
Bus
First Landing
Bus
Shore & Kleen
Bus
Shore & Sea Shell
Bus
Shore & Great Neck
Bus
Shore & Page
Bus
Shore & Beech
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Broad Bay Island
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Broad Bay Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Broad Bay Island, Virginia Beach sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Broad Bay Island, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $550,050, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,572
Median Age
53
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,343
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,769
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
61.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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