Eastern Shore Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Northhampton County, Virginia


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Eastern Shore

Filled with quaint villages, small town-like settings and expansive parklands, Accomack and Northampton Counties are a dream come true for those seeking to live in an area rich in history and progressive in future thinking. Residents here enjoy spectacular vistas four seasons out of the year. They experience flowers in full bloom, feel the warm embrace of summer heat, watch falling leaves turn dazzling shades of color and count snowflakes as they tumble from darkened skies. Peaceful nights spent with family and friends on the porch are balanced with vast employment and education opportunities, recreational activities, shopping alternatives and a modern transportation network.

The city offers easy access to Highway Route 13. From here, locals are within an hour’s drive of Norfolk, Virginia and Salisbury, Maryland. Major U.S. cities within a few hours drive of this area include Richmond, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.

With its more than 20 parks and a healthy selection of historic homes and revolutionary war sites, the county offers visitors and its residents a unique experience. Mixed with the county’s impressive collection of 18th and 19th century landmarks are several popular modern attractions. Cape Charles, Custis Tomb, Eastern Shore Wildlife Refuge, Debtor’s Prison, Kerr Place Museum, Oyster & Maritime Museum and Virginia Zoo all host a wide array of entertainment, including arts and musical performances for people of all ages to enjoy. Most notably, the Virginia Space Flight Center, the Assateague Island National Seashore and the Virginia Heritage Trail offer the most exciting opportunities for visitors and locals alike to truly experience what this region is all about.

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Heritage Trail is a guide to this area’s historic, scenic and natural attractions. Along the trail are several picturesque towns and villages filled with Colonial and Victorian architecture. Some of the more well-known towns include Chincoteague (the gateway to Assateague Island), Parksley (a Victorian railroad town), Onancock (a small wharf with a cozy downtown designed for strolling and window shopping), Tangier (located on an island in Chesapeake Bay), Wachapreague (known as the “flounder” capital of the eastern seaport) and Cape Charles (famous for its bay front properties, open beaches, attractive marina and lush golf courses. These towns and many others similar to them make for wonderful places to settle down and call home.

Virginia’s Eastern Shore draws visitors from around the world, whether they have an interest in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, national monuments, or even more modern day pursuits as shopping and outdoor recreation. The region’s counties have it all, and its many cities benefit directly from its popularity. Residents are introduced and reminded of our nation’s history on a daily basis. This constant reminder is inspiring and makes living here an attractive option for those considering a move to the area. So, if colonial housing with spectacular land and water views sounds appealing to you, then the Eastern Shore and its neighboring communities is the perfect place for you to call home.