Why this home stands out
What sets 1005 Culmer Drive apart is its rare proximity to two major installations — Dam Neck Annex is roughly three minutes away, and NAS Oceana is about seven. That kind of dual-base access is genuinely hard to find in Virginia Beach. Add a manageable 1,479-square-foot layout on a residential street, and you have a home that balances everyday convenience with coastal Virginia living.
OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Culmer Drive sits in the southern Virginia Beach corridor, a part of the city where suburban calm and coastal energy coexist comfortably. The surrounding streets are lined with established single-family homes from the 1980s and early 1990s, giving the area a settled, lived-in character that newer developments can't replicate. If you're searching ridgely manor virginia beach va, this address falls within that broader community fabric — a zone where neighbors tend to stay for years and streets stay quiet without feeling remote. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, which means you get genuine variety: oceanfront energy, inland neighborhoods, state parks, and a robust local economy all within the same city limits. The southern end of the city, where Culmer Drive sits, leans residential and practical — close to the water, close to the bases, and close enough to everything else that daily errands rarely feel like a production.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. A Harris Teeter and a Kroger are both within a short drive for grocery runs, and the Hilltop area — one of Virginia Beach's most convenient retail and dining corridors — is reachable in under ten minutes. Red Mill Commons adds another layer of shopping and restaurant options nearby. For outdoor time, First Landing State Park and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront are accessible without a long haul. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is also close for anyone who enjoys hiking or wildlife watching. Coffee shops, pharmacies, and casual dining options dot the surrounding roads, so routine errands stay low-effort.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to Dam Neck Annex and seven to NAS Oceana — that commute math is hard to argue with. For military families weighing a VA loan and trying to minimize drive time without sacrificing a real neighborhood, 1005 Culmer Drive checks both boxes. The home's size works well for a small family or a single service member, and the dual-base access keeps options open across assignment cycles.
For first-time buyers
If you've been browsing houses for sale near Virginia Beach and feeling priced out of the coastal market, the southern Virginia Beach corridor is worth a closer look. A 1,479-square-foot, three-bedroom home with two full baths gives you real space without overextending. The 1986 build means the bones are solid, the neighborhood is established, and you're not gambling on a brand-new development still finding its footing.
More buyer questions
How far is 1005 Culmer Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately three minutes away by car, making this one of the closest residential streets to the installation. That kind of proximity is a genuine advantage for personnel stationed there.
How far is 1005 Culmer Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about seven minutes away, which keeps this address well within a practical daily commute for sailors and civilians working on base.
Is 1005 Culmer Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate assessment.
What is the square footage and layout of 1005 Culmer Drive?
The home offers 1,479 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1986 as a single-family residential property.
Does 1005 Culmer Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — check the listing details or reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty for the most current information.
Want to walk through 1005 Culmer Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set something up.
