Hampton Roads, Virginia
Virginia Beach is Virginia's largest city with strong new construction driven by military installations and coastal lifestyle appeal. From the Princess Anne corridor to the bay, explore active communities.
460K+
City Population
5,000+
New Homes Per Year
$350K–$700K
New Build Price Range
Navy & Military Hub
NAS Oceana & Langley
Why buyers love Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach combines the lifestyle of a resort destination with the stability of Virginia's largest city. The military presence — anchored by NAS Oceana, the Navy's largest Master Jet Base — provides a steady stream of relocating families, while the tourism economy and growing tech sector add diversity to the housing demand.
New construction in Virginia Beach spans from the rapidly growing Princess Anne Road corridor in the south to the bayfront communities along Shore Drive. The Kempsville area offers established neighborhoods with new infill builds, while the Pungo agricultural area provides affordable options with rural character. Prices range from the low $300s in Pungo to the $400s and up along the premium Shore Drive corridor.
Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, with a strong economy driven by military installations (NAS Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek), tourism, and a growing technology sector.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools consistently rank among the best in Virginia, making the city a magnet for military families and professionals seeking quality education along with coastal living.
With 35 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline, the Chesapeake Bay, and an extensive park system, Virginia Beach offers a unique coastal lifestyle that draws buyers from across the country.
Home to NAS Oceana — the Navy's largest Master Jet Base — plus numerous other military commands, Virginia Beach has one of the most stable employment bases in the country.
New Construction Market
Virginia Beach's new construction market is driven by military relocation and coastal lifestyle appeal, with coastal-style homes and master-planned communities across the flat Tidewater terrain.
Coastal-style single-family homes with shake siding, covered porches, and open floor plans dominate new construction across the city's growth corridors.
Prices range from the low $300s to $700s+, with the most active new construction in the mid-$300s across the Princess Anne and Kempsville areas.
Major builders include D.R. Horton, Lennar, Ryan Homes, Pulte Homes, and Taylor Morrison — active across the city's growing communities.
Virginia Beach offers stable demand driven by military PCS cycles and coastal lifestyle appeal, with consistent new construction across the Princess Anne and Kempsville corridors.
Where to look
The Kempsville area and the Princess Anne Road corridor have the most new construction. The Pungo area south and the Great Bridge border to Chesapeake are also active.
Approximate area of Virginia Beach, VA — communities span from the oceanfront resort area west through Kempsville to the Pungo agricultural area south.
Active Developments
Below are current new construction areas actively selling in Virginia Beach, organized by corridor. Each area offers a distinct mix of home styles, builders, and price points.
From the mid-$300s
Virginia Beach's fastest-growing area with new master-planned communities. Military-family friendly with ocean proximity. D.R. Horton and Lennar offer single-family homes in the Princess Anne Road growth corridor.
Home Sizes
1,600–3,000 sq ft
Bedrooms
3–5 Bedrooms
Key Features
From the mid-$300s
Central Virginia Beach community with an established feel and new builds. Ryan Homes and Pulte Homes offer access to top Virginia Beach schools and the convenience of central city living.
Home Sizes
1,800–3,200 sq ft
Bedrooms
3–5 Bedrooms
Key Features
From the low $300s
South Virginia Beach with rural character and affordable new construction. D.R. Horton and Lennar offer some of the most accessible price points in the city while still providing beach access.
Home Sizes
1,400–2,600 sq ft
Bedrooms
3–4 Bedrooms
Key Features
From the mid-$300s
Chesapeake/Virginia Beach border area with family amenities and military convenience. Taylor Morrison and Ryan Homes offer homes near the Intracoastal Waterway and Great Bridge area.
Home Sizes
1,800–3,200 sq ft
Bedrooms
3–5 Bedrooms
Key Features
From the mid-$300s
In-city new builds with ocean and bay access. Pulte Homes and D.R. Horton offer the quintessential Hampton Roads lifestyle with close proximity to the beach, dining, and entertainment.
Home Sizes
1,600–2,800 sq ft
Bedrooms
3–5 Bedrooms
Key Features
From the $400s
North Virginia Beach with bay views and beach proximity. Premium coastal living along the Chesapeake Bay with access to resort amenities, marina dining, and the Oceanfront boardwalk.
Home Sizes
2,000–3,500 sq ft
Bedrooms
3–5 Bedrooms
Key Features
Note: Prices, availability, and community details are approximate and subject to change. Listed information is based on publicly available builder and market data as of July 2026. Contact us for the most current pricing, lot availability, and incentive information for any Virginia Beach-area community.
Get expert guidance
Virginia Beach's new construction market is driven by military relocations and coastal lifestyle demand. A local specialist who knows the Princess Anne corridor, Kempsville, Pungo, and Shore Drive can help you find the right community and navigate builder contracts.
