Why this home stands out
Single-story living from 1962 means solid mid-century bones — no stairs to navigate, a layout that keeps everyone connected, and a lot size typical of established Virginia Beach neighborhoods where mature trees and wide streets define the block. The location is the real headline: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a straight six-minute shot away, and a Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, and three quick-serve restaurants are all within two-tenths of a mile. Daily life genuinely is easy here.
L & J GARDENS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Dulcie Ave sits in the Bayside area of Virginia Beach, a broad, well-rooted corridor of the city that developed steadily through the 1950s and '60s. The streets here have a settled, unhurried feel — ranch homes on generous lots, mature landscaping, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. Bayside is sandwiched between the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the north and the bustle of Military Highway to the south, which means you get genuine residential quiet without giving up access to anything. Virginia Beach as a whole is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and Bayside captures a lot of what makes it work: practical proximity to bases, beaches, and employment corridors, wrapped in a neighborhood scale that still feels human. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often land here once they realize how much house and how much location the zip code delivers.
What's nearby
The corner of Dulcie Ave punches well above its weight for walkable errands. Krispy Kreme is literally 0.1 miles away — your morning is sorted. Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Jersey Mike's Subs are all within two-tenths of a mile, and a BP station covers quick grocery runs at 0.4 miles. Rowena's, a beloved local specialty shop, is under a mile out. When you need to move your body, Torch Yoga and Treviox Yoga Blocks are both about 0.8 miles away, and Raleigh Square Park and Lawson Hall Park offer green space at the same easy distance. Guests can stay at Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport just 0.3 miles out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 1041 Dulcie Ave one of the more strategically located addresses in the zip code. USCG Base Portsmouth is 13 minutes out, giving dual-military households genuine flexibility. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home like this — single-story, low-maintenance, and close enough to the gate that early formations don't mean a 5 a.m. alarm.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23455 for the first time, a 1962 ranch checks a lot of boxes: no HOA drama, a single-story floor plan that's easy to understand and easier to maintain, and a neighborhood that's been around long enough to feel genuinely stable. Add the walkable coffee and food options and you have a launchpad that doesn't ask you to compromise.
More buyer questions
How far is 1041 Dulcie Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. Service members assigned to Little Creek often target this part of the Bayside corridor specifically for that reason.
What school zone does 1041 Dulcie Ave fall in?
The property falls within the Bayside attendance zone — families comparing homes for sale zoned for Bayside High School and homes for sale zoned for Bayside Elementary School will want to confirm current boundaries with Virginia Beach City Public Schools directly, as zone lines can be updated.
Is 1041 Dulcie Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Always verify with FEMA's current flood maps and your insurance agent before closing.
What is the lot and layout like at 1041 Dulcie Ave?
The home is a single-story ranch built in 1962 with 1,568 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms — a practical, all-on-one-level floor plan typical of mid-century Bayside construction. Lot details are listed in the property data section of this page.
Are there parks or green spaces near 1041 Dulcie Ave?
Raleigh Square Park and Lawson Hall Park are both about 0.8 miles from the address, offering accessible outdoor space for walks, recreation, and kids' play without a long drive.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this zip code well — reach out to get a straight answer about 1041 Dulcie Ave and what it means for your next move.
