There is a 16 story building at 3288 Page Avenue in Virginia Beach that has been sitting on the Shore Drive corridor since 1975, watching the Chesapeake Bay from above the tree line while every other building on the street looks up at it. Cape Henry Towers is one of the most recognizable structures on the entire Shore Drive corridor and one of the most consistently sought after addresses for buyers who want coastal high rise living on the bay without oceanfront prices.

I have sold more units in this building than I can count. I know it floor by floor, unit type by unit type, and view by view. This guide gives buyers and sellers the complete picture: the history, the amenities, the lifestyle, and the verified 2026 market data from the REIN MLS.

The Building

Cape Henry Towers is a 16 story condominium complex completed in 1975 at 3288 Page Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451. The building contains 189 units offering views of the Chesapeake Bay, the Lynnhaven River, the Lesner Bridge, and on clear days the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to the south.

The building sits on the Shore Drive corridor of Virginia Beach, east of the Lesner Bridge. It is one of several high rise condominium towers that define the Shore Drive skyline, alongside Chesapeake House to the west and Harborgate to the east.

Cape Henry Towers was built during the era when Shore Drive's Chesapeake Bay corridor was being developed as a genuine alternative to the Atlantic oceanfront. The developers understood what the market understood then and still understands now: the Chesapeake Bay offers a genuinely different coastal experience from the Atlantic, and a high rise with bay views on Shore Drive delivers something the oceanfront corridor cannot replicate.

The building takes its name from Cape Henry, the historic headland at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, located approximately five miles east along the Shore Drive corridor at Fort Story. Cape Henry is where the first permanent English settlers landed in 1607 before sailing up the James River to establish Jamestown.

The Amenities

Cape Henry Towers is one of the most amenity rich condominium buildings on the Shore Drive corridor. Here is what the building includes per verified listing descriptions and the condominium association:

Private beach access directly on the Chesapeake Bay. This is the defining amenity of the building. Residents walk from the lobby to the bay beach without getting in a car.

A large swimming pool on the grounds. One of the largest pool areas among the high rise condominiums on Shore Drive.

One of the largest green spaces among the high rise condominiums on Shore Drive, providing outdoor common area that most comparable buildings on the corridor do not have.

Fitness center and exercise room.

Tennis court.

Putting green.

Outdoor grilling areas and picnic tables.

Party room available for resident gatherings and events.

Game room with library.

Sauna.

24 hour security on site.

Assigned covered parking plus guest parking.

The condominium association fee covers water, sewer, basic cable, building maintenance, trash removal, and access to all common amenities. Buyers should verify the current monthly fee and what it covers directly with the association before closing, as fees are subject to change.

The Unit Mix and Floor Plans

Cape Henry Towers offers one bedroom and two bedroom units in several configurations. Based on verified MLS data, the primary unit types are:

One bedroom units running approximately 741 to 960 square feet. These are the most accessible entry point into the building and the most popular with investors targeting the rental market and buyers seeking a low maintenance bay lifestyle without a large footprint.

Two bedroom units running approximately 956 to 1,010 square feet in the standard configuration. These are the most common unit type in the building and the most frequently traded in the market.

Two bedroom corner and larger units running approximately 1,320 to 1,558 square feet. These larger units, including the corner wraps with balconies on multiple sides, command the strongest premiums in the building and attract the most competitive buyer interest when they come available.

Unit number designations in Cape Henry Towers follow a pattern that indicates both the floor and the position within the building. Higher floor units, particularly those on the 10th through 12th floors, command premium pricing for bay and inlet views.

The Views

The view from Cape Henry Towers changes depending on which side of the building your unit faces and how high you are. Here is what residents actually see:

Bay side units on the north side of the building look directly over the Chesapeake Bay. Dolphins are spotted from balconies regularly. Sunrise and sunset paint the water in colors that define the Shore Drive experience for residents of this building.

River side units on the south and east sides look over the Lynnhaven River, the Lesner Bridge, and the broader corridor toward Virginia Beach Town Center. Evening lights across the waterway are a consistent feature residents describe as one of the unexpected pleasures of this orientation.

Corner units wrap around both views simultaneously, which is why the 1,558 square foot corner units in this building consistently command the highest prices per sale.

The Lifestyle at Cape Henry Towers

Buying a unit in Cape Henry Towers is not just buying a home. It is buying into one of the most specific and deliberate lifestyle choices available in Hampton Roads. Here is what that lifestyle actually looks like day to day.

The Chesapeake Bay beach is directly accessible from the building. Walk downstairs, cross the grounds, and you are on a private bay beach with calm water, minimal waves, and views that extend across the inlet to the bay beyond. Dolphins are spotted regularly. Sunsets are a community event. Residents watch the Lesner Bridge illuminate in different colors at night from their balconies.

The Shore Drive dining corridor is steps from the building. Buoy 44 Seafood Grill, Hot Tuna Bar and Grill, Chick's Oyster Bar, Chic's Laundry, 1608 Crafthouse, Froggie's Smoke and Taphouse, Pleasure House Brewing, Commonwealth Brewery, Zia Marie, American Brew, and Jose Tequilas are all within a short distance. Every one of these is locally owned. None are chains. The Shore Drive Farm Market runs every Saturday morning from 9am to noon at Lynnhaven Square Shopping Center just west of the building.

The boating lifestyle is immediately accessible. The Lynnhaven Boat Ramp at 3576 Piedmont Circle sits just west of the Lesner Bridge with four concrete launch lanes and direct access to the Lynnhaven Inlet and Chesapeake Bay. Marina Shores Marina at 2100 Marina Shores Drive sits on Long Creek just off the Lynnhaven Inlet with over 200 slips and full service amenities. Long Bay Pointe Marina at 2150 West Great Neck Road sits on the Lynnhaven River less than one mile from the Lynnhaven Inlet with 215 slips and full service amenities. From the Lynnhaven Inlet, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and world class bay fishing are approximately three miles by water.

First Landing State Park, Virginia's most visited state park, sits approximately five miles east along Shore Drive with 2,888 acres of trails through bald cypress swamps, fishing piers, camping, and kayak launches directly on the Chesapeake Bay. Pleasure House Point Natural Area, 118 acres of tidal marsh and maritime forest, is accessible by kayak from the Lynnhaven system.

The golf cart culture of Chic's Beach and Shore Drive extends to Cape Henry Towers residents. On warm evenings, residents move between the building, the restaurants, and the beach without ever needing to get in a car. That pace of life belongs specifically to this corridor and it is one of the primary reasons buyers who move into Cape Henry Towers rarely leave voluntarily.

Military proximity is a meaningful factor for a significant portion of the building's resident and renter base. JEB Little Creek sits approximately 4.4 miles from Cape Henry Towers. Drive time to the base gate is approximately 9 minutes from the building. That proximity supports consistent renter demand and makes Cape Henry Towers a natural target for investors and military families in the buying market.

The 2026 Real Estate Market: Verified REIN MLS Data

Here is the complete picture of what the Cape Henry Towers market looks like right now based on verified REIN MLS data.

Active Listings as of August 2026

Unit 909: 1 bed, 1 bath, 741 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $250,000. Active 59 days.

Unit 504: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $315,000. Active 24 days.

Unit 105: 2 bed, 1 bath, 956 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $315,000. Active 39 days.

Unit 1013: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $350,000. Active 29 days.

Unit 1004: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $365,000. Active 32 days.

Unit 513: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $375,000. Active 16 days.

Unit 911: 2 bed, 1 bath, 956 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $399,000. Active 136 days. Note: carries First Right of Refusal and Home/EIFS Inspection contingencies.

Unit 1014: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $399,747. Active 65 days.

Unit 1214: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1976. Listed $400,000. Active 17 days.

Unit 1201: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $425,000. Active 2 days.

Unit P2: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,320 sq ft, built 1975. Listed $469,000. Active 142 days.

What Sold: Verified Recent Sales

Unit 1007: 1 bed, 1 bath, 960 sq ft. Listed $250,000, sold $249,500. 1 day on market. Closed September 4, 2025.

Unit 306: 1 bed, 1 bath, 960 sq ft. Listed $275,000, sold $275,000 at full asking. 74 days on market. Closed September 12, 2025.

Unit 201: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft. Listed $309,900, sold $305,000. 14 days on market. Closed September 15, 2025.

Unit 314: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft. Listed $315,000, sold $300,000. 111 days on market. Closed July 6, 2026.

Unit 1109: 1 bed, 1 bath, 741 sq ft. Listed $325,900, sold $325,900 at full asking. 42 days on market. Closed February 19, 2026.

Unit 313: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft. Listed $339,900, sold $339,900 at full asking. 91 days on market. Closed July 21, 2026.

Unit 214: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,010 sq ft. Listed $350,000, sold $330,000. 15 days on market. Closed December 15, 2025.

Unit 1012: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,558 sq ft. Listed $525,000, sold $525,000 at full asking. 137 days on market. Closed June 3, 2026.

Unit 412: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,558 sq ft. Listed $525,000, sold $525,000 at full asking. 27 days on market. Closed November 17, 2025.

Unit 710: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,558 sq ft. Listed $549,000, sold $549,000 at full asking. 12 days on market. Closed June 1, 2026.

What the Data Tells Us

The Cape Henry Towers market in 2026 is a market of distinct tiers and the data makes each tier clear.

The one bedroom tier runs from approximately $249,500 to $325,900 based on recent sales. These units move quickly when priced correctly. Unit 1007 sold in 1 day at just under asking. Unit 1109 sold at full asking in 42 days. This is the entry level into the building and it absorbs reliably because the pool of buyers and investors targeting sub $300,000 bay access condos in Virginia Beach is deep.

The standard two bedroom at 1,010 square feet runs from approximately $300,000 to $340,000 based on recent closed sales. The spread between $300,000 and $340,000 in this unit type reflects condition, floor level, and orientation. Units 313 and 314 both closed in this range. Unit 313 sat 91 days before closing at full asking. Unit 314 sat 111 days before closing $15,000 below asking. Both outcomes reflect the same market reality: buyers in this tier are patient and they know the comparable sales.

The larger corner and wrap units at 1,558 square feet represent a completely different conversation. Three sales in this size range all closed at full asking price. Unit 412 closed at $525,000 in 27 days. Unit 710 closed at $549,000 in 12 days. Unit 1012 closed at $525,000 in 137 days but at full asking price, demonstrating that motivated buyers exist for the right product even with extended marketing time.

The active listing data tells an important story for sellers. Unit 911 has been active 136 days at $399,000 with contingency complications. Unit P2 has been active 142 days at $469,000. Both are outliers relative to what the sold data shows this market will actually pay for standard unit sizes. The market at Cape Henry Towers is not soft. It is precise. Buyers know what comparable units have sold for and they do not overpay.

For Buyers

Cape Henry Towers is one of the most accessible entry points into genuine Chesapeake Bay high rise living in Virginia Beach. The one bedroom units starting around $250,000 deliver private beach access, a full amenity package, bay views, and the Shore Drive lifestyle at a price point that does not exist anywhere else on the corridor with this level of amenity.

For buyers targeting the standard two bedroom at 1,010 square feet, the current active inventory gives you multiple options across a range of floors and price points. Floor level, orientation, and condition are the three variables that matter most within this unit type. Call me before you start making offers and I will walk you through which active units represent the strongest value relative to the recent sold data.

For buyers targeting the larger 1,558 square foot corner units, understand that these move at full asking price when priced correctly and the inventory in this size is limited. When one comes available at the right price, hesitation costs you the unit.

If you are eligible for a VA loan, that conversation happens first. Cape Henry Towers is a VA approved building. Call me to confirm current VA approval status before you apply.

For Sellers

The sold data in Cape Henry Towers delivers a clear message: accurate pricing produces results and overpricing produces extended days on market followed by price reductions that still do not guarantee a faster sale.

The three 1,558 square foot corner units that sold in this data set all closed at full asking price. The sellers who priced those units correctly got what they asked for. The units sitting at 136 and 142 days on market in the active inventory are a direct contrast to that outcome.

Positioning within the building matters enormously for pricing strategy. A 10th floor unit with bay views and a 3rd floor unit of the same square footage are not the same product. Neither are a two bath unit and a one bath unit at the same square footage. Getting the specific pricing right for your specific unit requires knowing the sold data at the unit type and floor level, not just the building average.

About the Author
John King is a Navy veteran and licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway RW Towne Realty, serving Hampton Roads including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. Known for his straightforward approach and market expertise. 📞 757-270-3994 📧 [email protected] 🌐 www.757King.com

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Sources and References:
REIN MLS Data — Cape Henry Towers active and sold listings, August 2026
Homes.com — Cape Henry Towers building profile: homes.com
Apartments.com — Cape Henry Towers building profile: apartments.com
The Select Group — Cape Henry Towers Condominium Association: theselectgroup.us