Why this home stands out
What sets 1005 Culmer Drive apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and neighborhood calm. Dam Neck Annex is a three-minute drive — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere in Virginia Beach. Add two grocery stores within a mile, a park just steps from the front door, and a solid 1,479-square-foot floor plan, and this address checks a lot of boxes without demanding a long commute in return.
OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast — a place where oceanfront energy meets genuine suburban comfort, and where military families, young professionals, and long-time residents all find their footing. The area surrounding 1005 Culmer Drive sits in the inland southwest portion of Virginia Beach, away from the resort-strip crowds but close to everything practical. Streets here are quiet and residential, with mature trees and a low-key, established feel. Old Dam Neck Park and Pine Meadows Park are both within 0.1 miles, giving the immediate block a green, open quality that's hard to put a price on. Virginia Beach's broader amenities — the Oceanfront, Town Center, and the region's major road network — are all accessible without a grueling drive. It's the kind of address that feels tucked away from the noise while staying connected to everything that matters.
What's nearby
Groceries are covered from two directions: Lidl and ALDI are each 0.7 miles out, and Food Lion Pharmacy sits just 0.8 miles away for prescriptions and staples in one stop. When you want to eat out, J&K Style Grill and Warriors Taphouse are both half a mile away, with Windy City Pizza just a touch farther at 0.6 miles. Roast Rider Coffee + Tea handles your morning ritual at 0.8 miles, and two 7-Eleven locations fill in the gaps for quick coffee runs. For fitness, Onelife Fitness – Red Mill is 0.5 miles out, with Curves at 0.8 miles as a second option. Old Dam Neck Park, Pine Meadows Park, and Box Elder Arch Park are all within a third of a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is three minutes from the front door — that's not a typo. NAS Oceana adds a second base option at just seven minutes out. For military households weighing a VA loan purchase, this location cuts the commute to nearly nothing, which matters enormously when schedules shift and duty hours change without warning. It's one of the tightest base-to-home distances you'll find in Virginia Beach.
For first-time buyers
At 1,479 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 1005 Culmer Drive is a manageable, right-sized home for someone stepping into ownership for the first time. The 1986 build means the bones are solid and the layout is practical. Two grocery stores, multiple restaurants, and a park all within a mile mean you don't need to own two cars or plan extensively just to handle a normal Tuesday.
More buyer questions
How far is 1005 Culmer Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 3 minutes by car from 1005 Culmer Drive — one of the shortest base commutes available in Virginia Beach. NAS Oceana is a secondary option at roughly 7 minutes.
What grocery stores are closest to 1005 Culmer Drive?
Lidl and ALDI are both 0.7 miles away, making grocery runs quick and competitive on price. Food Lion Pharmacy is just 0.8 miles out if you need a pharmacy alongside your shopping.
Are there parks near 1005 Culmer Drive?
Yes — Old Dam Neck Park and Pine Meadows Park are each within 0.1 miles of the address, and Box Elder Arch Park is just 0.3 miles away, giving you three green spaces in very close proximity.
Is 1005 Culmer Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Your agent can walk you through what that designation means for insurance purposes.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at this address?
A VA loan can be used to purchase any eligible residential property, and 1005 Culmer Drive is a single-family home that would typically qualify — subject to the standard VA appraisal and eligibility requirements.
Want to walk through 1005 Culmer Drive or get your questions answered? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk.
