Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms and three full baths across 3,350 square feet is a combination that's genuinely hard to find in this price corridor of Virginia Beach. The 1980 build era means solid construction with room proportions that newer, value-engineered homes rarely match. Sitting on 0.24 acres in Bellamy Woods, you get a real yard, real bedrooms, and a neighborhood that's been quietly thriving for over four decades.
BELLAMY WOODS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Bellamy Woods is one of those Virginia Beach neighborhoods that earns its reputation through consistency — well-maintained homes, mature tree canopy, and a genuine sense of community that newer subdivisions spend years trying to manufacture. Selwood Drive sits in the heart of it, a quiet residential street where the lots are generous and the neighbors tend to stick around. The broader zip code, 23464, places you in the inland core of Virginia Beach — far enough from the resort strip to feel like a real neighborhood, close enough to every amenity the city offers. If you've been doing a virginia beach property search and wondering where families actually put down roots, this part of the city keeps coming up. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in Virginia, and its western reaches offer a suburban lifestyle with urban-level access to dining, employment, healthcare, and recreation. Bellamy Woods specifically benefits from proximity to both the Kempsville and Lynnhaven corridors, giving residents options in nearly every direction.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Selwood Drive. Harris Teeter is just 0.6 miles away for full grocery runs, and Pho House is half a mile out when you'd rather someone else do the cooking. Dunkin' is also within half a mile — morning coffee sorted. Harmony Health Yoga at 0.5 miles is a genuine neighborhood gem for anyone who wants a consistent wellness routine without a long drive. When you need green space, Dunbarton Park and Bellamy Woods Park are both just 0.3 miles away, making after-school or weekend outdoor time genuinely effortless. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities are reachable within a mile, rounding out a walkable, livable daily geography.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and NAS Oceana are each roughly 12 minutes away — a commute that makes 1121 Selwood Drive a practical choice for active-duty households. Five bedrooms handle growing families or a dedicated home office with ease, and a VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many buyers expect. BAH rates in this zip code tend to align well with what Bellamy Woods offers.
For families upgrading
If your current home has outgrown your family, 3,350 square feet across five bedrooms is the kind of upgrade that actually solves the problem. There's room for everyone — kids, guests, a home office, and still a real yard on nearly a quarter acre. Bellamy Woods has the neighborhood stability and park access that make the upgrade feel like a long-term decision, not just a temporary fix.
More buyer questions
How far is 1121 Selwood Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 12 minutes from 1121 Selwood Drive under typical traffic conditions, making it a manageable daily commute for personnel stationed there.
How far is 1121 Selwood Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 12 minutes away, placing this home squarely within a practical commute range for Coast Guard personnel and civilian employees at that installation.
What is the lot size at 1121 Selwood Drive?
The lot measures 0.2429 acres — just under a quarter acre — which is a notably generous footprint for an established Virginia Beach neighborhood like Bellamy Woods.
Is there a park near 1121 Selwood Drive?
Yes — both Dunbarton Park and Bellamy Woods Park are within 0.3 miles, and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities are reachable within about a mile.
What flood zone is 1121 Selwood Drive in?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Ready to walk through 1121 Selwood Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Bellamy Woods well — reach out and let's set up a time that works for you.
