Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of genuine mid-century bones and an almost absurdly convenient location. Lake Smith Terrace is a quiet, established neighborhood, yet Harris Teeter is literally two-tenths of a mile from your front door. Add a six-minute drive to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and a 1,964-era single-family footprint that gives you real square footage — 1,900 of it — and you have a property that's hard to replicate at this intersection of comfort and access.
LAKE SMITH TERRACE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Lake Smith Terrace sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, a part of the city that tends to fly under the radar compared to the Oceanfront corridor — and that's exactly what residents here appreciate. Streets are tree-lined, lots are generous by city standards, and the neighborhood carries the kind of settled, lived-in character that only comes with sixty-plus years of community history. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, which means you get suburban breathing room without sacrificing urban amenities. The Haygood retail corridor runs right along the neighborhood's edge, putting everyday errands within a short walk. For golfers, heron ridge golf course virginia beach is a manageable drive south, offering a full 18-hole experience without leaving the city. The broader area also connects easily to the Norfolk border, making cross-city commutes straightforward. Whether you're drawn to the waterways, the parks, or simply a neighborhood where people put down roots, Lake Smith Terrace delivers a grounded, livable slice of coastal Virginia.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy here. Harris Teeter and Lidl are both under a third of a mile away, and Tienda Murido Latino Mart rounds out your grocery options at the same distance. When you'd rather not cook, Nara Sushi, Subway, and McDonald's are all within a tenth of a mile. Coffee runs are equally painless — Colattao Coffee House and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are right there in the same cluster. For fitness, HOTWORX Virginia Beach Haygood is 0.2 miles out, with Emerge Fitness & Personal Training just over half a mile away. Haygood Point Park, Romney Lane Park, and Pembroke Meadows Neighborhood Park are all under a mile for weekend walks or afternoon fresh air.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a six-minute drive from 1020 Miles Standish Road — one of the shortest commutes you'll find for a single-family home in this part of Virginia Beach. NAS Oceana is roughly 14 minutes south. For service members using a VA loan or working through BAH calculations, this location puts you close to two major installations without sacrificing neighborhood quality or square footage.
For families upgrading
At 1,900 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, there's real room to grow here. The 1964 construction means solid bones and generous lot proportions you simply don't find in newer subdivisions. Lake Smith Terrace is a stable, established community, and having Harris Teeter, multiple parks, and a fitness studio all within a mile makes the logistics of a busy family life noticeably lighter.
More buyer questions
How far is 1020 Miles Standish Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive from 1020 Miles Standish Road to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story takes approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes it one of the closer single-family options to the base in Virginia Beach.
How far is 1020 Miles Standish Road from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is roughly 14 minutes by car heading south through Virginia Beach. The route is mostly straightforward via surface roads with minimal highway time.
What is the Lake Smith Terrace neighborhood like?
Lake Smith Terrace is an established, tree-lined residential neighborhood in northern Virginia Beach with homes primarily built from the 1960s onward. It has a quiet, community-oriented feel with quick access to the Haygood retail corridor for everyday errands.
Is 1020 Miles Standish Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Are there parks near 1020 Miles Standish Road?
Yes — Haygood Point Park is about 0.6 miles away, and both Romney Lane Park and Pembroke Meadows Neighborhood Park are under a mile from the front door, making outdoor time easy to fit into any day.
Curious whether 1020 Miles Standish Road fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
