Why this home stands out
Raw acreage this close to a major coastal city is genuinely rare. At 10 acres, 10AC Gum Bridge Road sits in the agricultural heart of southern Virginia Beach, where the lots are large, the neighbors aren't on top of you, and the sky actually gets dark at night. Whether you're thinking horses, a working farm, a custom home with elbow room, or simply land to hold, this parcel delivers scale that almost nothing else in the metro can match.
PUNGO and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Pungo sits at the southern edge of Virginia Beach, and it operates on a completely different rhythm than the resort strip or the suburban neighborhoods up north. This is farm country — pick-your-own strawberry fields, roadside produce stands, and long stretches of flat, open land bordered by tree lines and sky. When people search for pungo virginia beach, they're usually looking for exactly this: a quieter, more rural version of coastal living that still keeps the conveniences of a major city within reach. The area carries a genuine agricultural identity that the city has worked to preserve through rural zoning, which is a big reason large parcels still exist here at all. Gum Bridge Road itself is a quiet country road, and the surrounding landscape feels more like the rural Eastern Shore than a city neighborhood — which, for the right buyer, is precisely the appeal.
What's nearby
The two closest spots to 10AC Gum Bridge Road are both within half a mile and both deeply local. Back Bay Market and Deli and Brinkleys Market are just 0.4 miles away — the kind of neighborhood staples that define Pungo's character far better than any chain ever could. For broader errands, the Pungo area connects to the rest of Virginia Beach via Princess Anne Road and General Booth Boulevard, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail corridors within a reasonable drive. The natural surroundings are a draw in their own right: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are close neighbors, making this corner of the city a genuine destination for kayaking, hiking, and wildlife watching.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is about 17 minutes from this parcel, and NAS Oceana sits roughly 21 minutes out — both well within a practical daily commute. If you're using a VA loan to finance a build on raw land, the rural setting and lot size can open up options that standard suburban lots simply can't. BAH rates for the Virginia Beach area have historically supported ownership here, and land this size rarely comes available this close to two active installations.
For buyers drawn to character
If the homes for sale virginia beach va search results you've been scrolling through all look the same — same lot sizes, same setbacks, same neighbors ten feet away — this parcel is the reset button. Ten acres in Pungo means you design the whole picture: where the house sits, what faces the sunrise, how far the kids can roam before hitting a fence line. It's a rare chance to build something that's genuinely yours from the ground up, in a part of Virginia Beach that still feels like the country.
More buyer questions
How far is 10AC Gum Bridge Road from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 17 minutes from this address under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer large parcels to that installation in the Virginia Beach area.
What can you build on 10 acres in Pungo, Virginia Beach?
Pungo falls within Virginia Beach's agricultural rural preservation zone, which generally supports single-family residential construction, farming, equestrian use, and accessory structures — though any specific build plans should be confirmed with the City of Virginia Beach's Department of Planning and Community Development before purchase.
Is 10AC Gum Bridge Road in a flood zone?
Pungo's southern parcels vary in flood designation; the specific flood zone status for this address should be verified through FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or with a licensed surveyor as part of your due diligence.
Where is the nearest grocery or market to Gum Bridge Road in Pungo?
Back Bay Market and Deli and Brinkleys Market are both within 0.4 miles of the property, and larger grocery options are accessible along the Princess Anne Road and General Booth Boulevard corridors heading north toward central Virginia Beach.
Does this parcel have road frontage and utilities available?
The parcel sits on Gum Bridge Road, providing direct road frontage; utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric connections — should be confirmed with the City of Virginia Beach and local utility providers as part of pre-purchase due diligence.
Curious whether this Pungo parcel fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible.
