Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,301 square feet across four bedrooms — with a location that puts NAS Oceana seven minutes away and the Virginia Beach resort strip within easy reach. The 2008 construction means you're getting a layout designed for modern living, not a floor plan retrofitted from another era. Add a walkable cluster of restaurants, fitness studios, and green space right outside, and daily life here genuinely clicks.
LINKHORN and the Virginia Beach real estate market
LINKHORN sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, tucked between the Oceanfront energy and the calmer, tree-lined streets that locals actually live on year-round. The neighborhood draws people who want quick access to the beach without the constant tourist buzz — you're close enough to enjoy it, far enough to tune it out when you want to. Streets here have a relaxed, established feel, with a mix of residential styles that give the area real character rather than a cookie-cutter look. Virginia Beach itself is one of Hampton Roads' most dynamic cities: a coastal economy, a strong military presence anchored by NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, and a quality-of-life profile that keeps drawing families and professionals from across the region. The city's parks, waterways, and recreation infrastructure are genuinely impressive, and the job market benefits from both the defense sector and a growing private economy. Living at 1036 Draketail Lane #4A means you're positioned right in the middle of all of it.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from this address. Harris Teeter is 0.6 miles out for full grocery runs, and a BP and TASTE are both within half a mile for quick stops. When you want to eat out, Eurasia Cafe is just 0.1 miles away, Bay Local Eatery is 0.2 miles, and Catalyzt Nutrition is right there too if you're keeping it clean. Mermaid Factory handles your coffee run at 0.4 miles. Fitness options are genuinely stacked — Anytime Fitness is 0.1 miles, Swell Studio is 0.2 miles, and Core Control Pilates is 0.4 miles. Beach Garden Park at 0.4 miles and Neptune's Park at 0.7 miles give you green space close by.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to NAS Oceana and nine minutes to Dam Neck Annex makes 1036 Draketail Lane #4A a practical choice for military households. Four bedrooms handle a growing family, and the 2,301 square feet give everyone room to spread out. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward — and the commute math works whether you're at Oceana or rotating between both installations.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current space, four bedrooms and 2,301 square feet in a 2008-built home gives you real room to grow into. The LINKHORN location means the kids have Beach Garden Park and Neptune's Park within walking distance, and you're in a neighborhood with genuine character — not a brand-new development where every house looks identical. It's the kind of upgrade that actually feels like one.
More buyer questions
How far is 1036 Draketail Lane #4A from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 7 minutes by car from this address, making it one of the more convenient locations in Virginia Beach for personnel stationed there. Dam Neck Annex is about 9 minutes in the other direction.
What neighborhood is 1036 Draketail Lane #4A in?
The property is located in the LINKHORN neighborhood of Virginia Beach, Virginia — a well-established residential area positioned between the Oceanfront and the calmer interior streets of the city.
How big is the home at 1036 Draketail Lane #4A?
The home offers 2,301 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, built in 2008.
Is 1036 Draketail Lane #4A part of an HOA?
This address is a unit within a residential community, which typically means HOA governance is in place — you'll want to confirm the specific association details and any applicable rules during your due diligence process.
What is the flood risk at 1036 Draketail Lane #4A?
Virginia Beach has areas with varying flood zone designations, and proximity to coastal features can affect flood risk. Check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA flood zone information for this address.
Curious about 1036 Draketail Lane #4A? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything you need to know.
