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Hampton Roads Real Estate Blog & Local Market Insights

Written by John King, a U.S. Navy veteran and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty REALTOR® with 441 closings across Hampton Roads, this library covers what buyers, sellers, and military families actually need to know about real estate in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the surrounding 757.

Explore more than 200 original Hampton Roads real estate articles covering local neighborhoods, military PCS moves, VA loan strategy, home selling, waterfront property, market trends, and home buying — lessons drawn from more than 13 years of local transactions, not syndicated content.

Every guide is organized by topic below. Start with the cornerstone resources, browse a cluster, or scroll to the newest articles.

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Chic's Beach Market Update May 2026: Buyers and Sellers

May 05, 2026•5 min read

Chic's Beach Virginia Beach Market Update: May 2026

Chic's Beach is one of the most active coastal neighborhoods we are tracking in Virginia Beach right now. If you live here, are considering buying or selling, or just want to stay informed on where this market is heading, here is the complete picture for May 2026.

All data in this update reflects current REIN MLS activity for the Chic's Beach corridor.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

There are 18 total residential listings across Chic's Beach this month. Here is how that breaks down:

Active listings: 9 Under contract: 3 Sold in the past 30 days: 5 Withdrawn from market: 1

That is meaningful movement for a neighborhood of this size, and it tells us that buyers are behaving very differently depending on price point and property type. The story this month is not one market. It is two.

What Sold in May 2026

Sold homes are where real market value lands. Here is exactly what closed in the past 30 days:

4829 Secure Court sold for $280,000 after 39 days on market. 4802 Bay Landing Drive sold for $360,000 after 48 days on market. 2529 Bridge Side Place sold for $385,000 after 66 days on market.

The pattern in the lower condo price range is clear. Buyers are negotiating, taking their time, and expecting value. Days on market are longer and sellers are competing for attention.

Then the market shifts entirely.

4410 Lookout Road sold at full asking price with zero days on market. 4825 Bay Bridge Lane, a detached home, sold for $875,000 at full asking price with zero days on market.

Zero days on market at full asking price tells you everything you need to know about buyer demand for well positioned detached product in this neighborhood. When the home is strong, detached, and properly priced, Chic's Beach buyers are still moving aggressively.

Overall May 2026 Market Metrics

Average sold price: approximately $474,000 Average days on market: approximately 31 days

That average days on market number requires context. The higher end detached homes moved almost instantly. The lower priced condos required more negotiation and significantly more time. Averaging those two experiences together produces a number that does not accurately describe either segment. Know which market you are in before you use the average as a benchmark.

What Is Currently Under Contract

Three homes went under contract this month and the data reinforces an important trend:

4814 Station House Lane, an entry level condo, is currently pending. 4632 Lake Drive, listed at $620,000, went under contract in just 9 days. 4505 Coronet Avenue, a newer detached home listed at $985,000, went under contract in only 14 days.

Well priced mid range and upper tier homes are still moving quickly. The demand is there. The buyers are ready. The variable is product quality and pricing strategy.

What Is Currently Available for Buyers

There are 9 active listings in Chic's Beach right now, which gives buyers more options than we have seen in recent months. Current inventory ranges from approximately $459,900 to $1,850,000 and includes:

Entry level detached homes in the mid $400s Move up homes in the $500,000 to $700,000 range Luxury coastal and waterfront opportunities stretching into the $1 million plus category

That range gives buyers genuine flexibility across multiple price points within the same community.

What This Means for Sellers

If you are selling in the lower condo segment, pricing strategy is everything right now. Buyers in that range are comparing heavily and negotiating confidently. Overpricing costs you days on market and negotiating leverage. Come in right and you move. Come in high and you sit.

For detached homes, newer product, or properties with strong presentation and positioning, the demand is still there and buyers will pay full price quickly. The two homes that sold at full asking with zero days on market this month are proof of that.

What This Means for Buyers

May 2026 offers one of the stronger inventory windows Chic's Beach has seen. You have more choices and more flexibility than in tighter months. However, if you are targeting desirable detached homes in the $600,000 to $1 million range, hesitation has a real cost. 4632 Lake Drive went under contract in 9 days. 4505 Coronet Avenue went under contract in 14 days. The well priced homes in that tier are not waiting for you to think it over.

Get pre-approved before you start seriously shopping in this range. If you are eligible for a VA loan, that conversation happens first. Call me before you start the search.

The Bottom Line

Chic's Beach remains one of Virginia Beach's most versatile coastal neighborhoods because it delivers waterfront lifestyle, strong location fundamentals, and a genuine range of pricing options within the same zip code. This market is active, strategic, and highly dependent on proper pricing and presentation.

If you are thinking about buying, selling, or simply want to know what your Chic's Beach property could command in today's market, reach out directly.

Wondering what this market means for your home? Start with an honest number on what your home is worth.

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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

Curious what your home is worth in today's market? Get a free home valuation and find out where you stand.

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Why these guides are different

Every article here is written by one local agent from his own transaction record, not by a content farm. The numbers below are the basis for the advice.

441
closings
Real Hampton Roads closings since 2014, not national averages.
189
VA-financed sales
Direct experience with military and veteran buyers and sellers.
13+
years in the 757
Market experience across multiple cycles, from 2013 to today.
270
subdivisions
Experience spread across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.
John King, Virginia Beach REALTOR and U.S. Navy veteran
About the author
John King · REALTOR® · U.S. Navy Veteran

John King is a former Navy Machinist Mate and a licensed Virginia REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty in Virginia Beach. Licensed since 2013, he has logged 441 closings across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News, and specializes in military PCS relocation, VA loans, and waterfront property. He holds a 5.0 Google rating across 117 reviews and has earned the HRRA Circle of Excellence every year since 2015.

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What is the Hampton Roads Real Estate Blog?
A library of more than 200 original articles about buying, selling, and relocating in Hampton Roads, Virginia: neighborhood guides for Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, military PCS and VA loan resources, seller playbooks, waterfront property guides, and market data. It is written by John King, a U.S. Navy veteran and REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty, from his own 441 closings since 2014.
Which Hampton Roads neighborhoods are closest to each base?
For NAS Oceana, buyers usually look at Red Mill, Strawbridge, and the Great Neck corridor. For Naval Station Norfolk, Ocean View, Willoughby, and East Beach keep the commute short. For JEB Little Creek, Chic's Beach, Ocean Park, Shore Drive, and East Ocean View are the closest options. Each of these has a dedicated neighborhood guide on this blog covering commute, flood zones, and price ranges.
How do VA loans work when buying in Virginia Beach or Norfolk?
Eligible veterans and active-duty service members can buy with no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. Buyers with full entitlement have no VA loan limit, though a VA funding fee applies unless you are exempt. VA appraisals follow Tidewater rules that can affect negotiations, which is why the VA Loan Appraisal Guide above is one of the most-read posts here. Loan terms vary by lender, so confirm specifics with a VA-approved lender.
What is the Hampton Roads real estate market like right now?
Hampton Roads is one of the steadier markets in the Mid-Atlantic because a large permanent military presence keeps demand consistent through PCS season. Conditions still change month to month, so the Market Updates category on this blog tracks days on market, inventory, and pricing for Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake as the numbers move.
Should I buy or rent during a PCS to Hampton Roads?
It depends on tour length, BAH, and how quickly you could resell or rent the home when orders come. On a three-year-plus tour, buying with a VA loan often compares well against renting, but a short tour or an uncertain follow-on assignment can tip the math toward renting. The PCS buyer and seller playbooks above walk through both scenarios day by day.

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