Why this home stands out
With over 2,300 square feet on a residential street in Virginia Beach's inner Kempsville corridor, 1130 Shenvalee Drive offers more living space than most homes in its price range and era. Built in 1973, the home carries the solid construction hallmarks of that decade — generous room proportions, a practical layout, and a lot size that gives you real outdoor space without sprawling maintenance demands.
BELLAMY MANOR and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Shenvalee Drive sits inside Virginia Beach's established Kempsville area, a part of the city that grew steadily through the 1970s and settled into the kind of quiet, tree-lined character that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to earn. The surrounding streets feel lived-in and grounded — neighbors tend to stay, yards are kept, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. This is cardinal estates virginia beach territory in the broadest sense: mid-century residential blocks where the infrastructure is mature, the lots are generous, and the city grid puts you close to everything. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare combination of coastal access, strong employment anchors, and a road network that makes cross-city commutes genuinely manageable. The Kempsville corridor in particular sits near the geographic center of the city, which means you're equidistant from the oceanfront, the Western Branch, and the major commercial corridors along Princess Anne Road and Kempsville Road.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Shenvalee Drive. Harris Teeter is just 0.7 miles away for full grocery runs, and Rib City and Panda Garden are both within the same short radius when you'd rather not cook. C4 Coffee Cafe at Princess Anne is a local favorite for morning coffee, and Harmony Health Yoga and Kempsville Recreation Center — both under a mile — give you solid fitness options without a long drive. For outdoor time, Dunbarton Park is only 0.4 miles away, Bellamy Woods Park is 0.6 miles, and Lark Downs Park rounds out the green space within a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 11 minutes away, and NAS Oceana is roughly 13 minutes in the other direction — making 1130 Shenvalee Drive a practical home base for dual-military households or anyone weighing a VA loan purchase close to multiple installations. The 2,376 square feet gives growing families real room to spread out, and the central Virginia Beach location keeps PCS transitions manageable.
For families upgrading
If you're searching through homes for sale in va beach va and keep running into tight floor plans, 1130 Shenvalee Drive is worth a closer look. At 2,376 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, there's space for a dedicated home office, a playroom, or a proper guest setup — the kind of flexibility that becomes non-negotiable once your household grows past the starter-home stage.
More buyer questions
How far is 1130 Shenvalee Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 13 minutes from 1130 Shenvalee Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route runs east along Virginia Beach's inner road network without requiring interstate access.
How far is 1130 Shenvalee Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about 11 minutes south of the property. It's one of the closer military installations to this address, making it a practical option for Coast Guard personnel.
What is the flood risk at 1130 Shenvalee Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Virginia Beach has varied flood designations across neighborhoods, so it's worth reviewing that section directly.
What parks are near 1130 Shenvalee Drive?
Dunbarton Park is the closest at 0.4 miles, followed by Bellamy Woods Park at 0.6 miles and Lark Downs Park at 0.9 miles — all walkable or a very short drive from the property.
Does 1130 Shenvalee Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details section of this page. Many homes in the Kempsville-area streets of Virginia Beach were built without mandatory HOA structures, but that should be verified for this specific address.
Want to know more about 1130 Shenvalee Drive or schedule a walkthrough? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out directly through vahome.com.
