The Vibe
The North End starts where the resort strip ends, around 42nd Street, and runs north to 89th Street at the edge of Fort Story. Numbered streets run from Atlantic Avenue straight to the beach, so nearly every home is a short walk to the sand. There is no commercial strip, no hotels and no boardwalk crowds, just dunes, beach cottages and a lot of bicycles. The historic Cavalier Hotel sits at the southern end and First Landing State Park is at the northern end.
Housing is oceanfront and oceanside on the east side of Atlantic Avenue, and the 'bayside' streets west of Atlantic reach toward Linkhorn Bay and Crystal Lake. Cavalier Shores, Ubermeer and Princess Anne Hills are the names you'll hear. Expect classic cedar-shake cottages next to brand new custom builds.
~$1.1M
Median sale price, mid-2026 (third party)
$1.8M+
Typical entry for true oceanfront, 2026 (third party)
42nd–89th
The streets that make up the North End
Who Buys at the North End
Second home buyers who want the beach without the resort scene. Families who want to bike to the sand. Military officers from Fort Story and JEB Little Creek. And buyers trading a Great Neck or Alanton waterfront for an ocean view.
What to Know Before You Buy Here
- Oceanfront, second row, bayside. Three price tiers, three insurance pictures. Decide which trade you're making before we tour.
- Flood zones and dune lines. Most of the North End is low and close to water. Elevation certificates and flood history come with every showing.
- Summer parking and beach traffic. Residents-only parking programs help, but Atlantic Avenue is busy in season. It's the price of the address.
- Lot value drives teardowns. Many sales here are land plays for new custom builds. If you're selling an original cottage, your lot may be worth more than your house.
