Why this home stands out
What sets 1024 Blairmore Drive apart is the rare combination of military-base proximity and a genuinely walkable daily routine. Grocery stores, parks, a gym, and a handful of solid restaurants are all within a half-mile. That kind of low-friction living — where errands don't eat your evening — is harder to find than most buyers expect in this part of Virginia Beach.
OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Blairmore Drive sits in the Red Mill corridor of Virginia Beach, a well-established residential pocket where the streets are quiet but the conveniences are anything but scarce. The area has a settled, lived-in feel — mature trees, consistent lot sizes, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast, and this corner of it sits well inland from the resort strip, giving you the city's amenities without the seasonal congestion. If you've been searching for beach houses for sale in Virginia Beach and wondering whether you can get both proximity to the water and a functional, everyday neighborhood, this area delivers a compelling answer. Dam Neck Road and Princess Anne Road give you quick access to the rest of the city, the Oceanfront is a reasonable drive, and the broader Virginia Beach trail and park network is easy to tap into from here.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life around 1024 Blairmore Drive is genuinely convenient. Upton Estates Park is just 0.2 miles away, Culver Park is 0.3 miles, and Old Dam Neck Park is 0.4 miles — so green space is always close. A Lidl grocery store is half a mile out, and Food Lion is 0.8 miles for a second option. When you want to eat out, Fuddruckers, Gran Maya Mexican Grill, and Arby's are all within half a mile. Town Center Cold Pressed Red Mill handles your coffee run at 0.6 miles, and Onelife Fitness Red Mill keeps your workout routine easy at 0.5 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is four minutes away and NAS Oceana is eight — that's about as close as it gets in Virginia Beach without living on base. For active-duty families juggling early muster times, PCS timelines, and the need for a VA loan-friendly purchase, 1024 Blairmore Drive checks the boxes that matter most. Four bedrooms give everyone their own space, and the neighborhood is stable enough to feel like a real home, not just a duty-station stop.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 1,900 square feet give a growing family real room to spread out. Three parks within 0.4 miles means kids have somewhere to go on a Saturday morning without loading everyone into the car. The Red Mill area has the kind of neighborhood rhythm that makes after-school routines and weekend errands feel manageable rather than exhausting.
More buyer questions
How far is 1024 Blairmore Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately four minutes by car from 1024 Blairmore Drive, making it one of the closest off-base residential options available in Virginia Beach. That short commute is a meaningful advantage for personnel assigned there.
How far is 1024 Blairmore Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about eight minutes away by car. The drive is straightforward via Dam Neck Road, with no significant traffic chokepoints under normal conditions.
What grocery stores are near 1024 Blairmore Drive?
Lidl is the closest at 0.5 miles, and Food Lion is 0.8 miles away — both are quick drives or even a walkable errand depending on your pace. Food Lion also has an on-site pharmacy for prescription pickups.
Is 1024 Blairmore Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that information and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
Are there parks near 1024 Blairmore Drive?
Yes — three parks are within 0.4 miles: Upton Estates Park at 0.2 miles, Culver Park at 0.3 miles, and Old Dam Neck Park at 0.4 miles. It's an unusually park-rich pocket for an in-town Virginia Beach neighborhood.
Curious whether 1024 Blairmore Drive fits your life? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
