Why this home stands out
Built in 1960 and carrying the sturdy bones that era is known for, 1145 Sherry Ave sits in a quietly established Virginia Beach neighborhood where the streets are calm but everything you need is genuinely close. Grocery stores, fast food, fitness centers, and green space all land within a mile. That combination of solid construction, practical convenience, and quick base access is harder to find than it looks.
BALLYLINN SHORES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia by population, and the 23464 zip code puts you squarely in the inland, residential heart of it — far enough from the resort strip to feel like a real neighborhood, close enough to reach the oceanfront in under 30 minutes. The streets around Sherry Ave are lined with mid-century single-family homes on established lots, giving the area a grounded, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply don't have. If you're searching for a home for sale virginia beach va in a location that balances suburban calm with urban access, this corridor checks that box. Virginia Beach city services, parks, and major retail corridors along Indian River Road and Kempsville Road are all within easy reach. The city's robust military community means neighbors here often understand the rhythms of service life, and the infrastructure — roads, shops, healthcare — reflects decades of steady investment in a city that takes its residential neighborhoods seriously.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from Sherry Ave. A Food Lion sits just 0.4 miles away for quick grocery runs, with a second Food Lion and Positive Vibes market both within 0.7 miles. When you want a fast bite, KFC and Taco Bell are a two-minute drive at 0.2 miles, and McDonald's is under half a mile. Morning coffee is covered by multiple 7-Eleven locations within a few blocks. For fitness, DROP Fitness is 0.4 miles out, with Drop Fitness & Wellness and East Coast Gym both under a mile. Lecove Park and River Shores Office Park offer nearby outdoor space, and Tidewater Rehabilitation and Environmental Education adds a nature-focused option at 0.7 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each about nine minutes from the front door — a commute that makes a real difference on early-morning duty days. Virginia Beach's 23464 zip code is well within the BAH coverage area, and the straightforward floor plan of 3 beds and 2 baths fits the practical needs most military households are working with. Using a VA loan here is a natural fit.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and two full baths across 1,604 square feet gives a growing household genuine room to breathe. The 1960 construction era typically means larger lot sizes and more separation between homes than you'd find in newer builds — and with grocery stores, parks, and fitness options all within a mile, the everyday logistics of family life stay manageable without a long drive.
More buyer questions
How far is 1145 Sherry Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 9 minutes from 1145 Sherry Ave, making it one of the more convenient base commutes available in this price range of Virginia Beach. The route is straightforward with minimal highway dependence.
How far is 1145 Sherry Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also about 9 minutes away, running a similar southwesterly route from the property. Coast Guard personnel and their families will find the commute genuinely easy.
What is the square footage and layout of 1145 Sherry Ave?
The home offers 1,604 square feet of living space configured as 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, built in 1960 as a single-family residential property.
Is 1145 Sherry Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data specific to this address.
Are there grocery stores and parks near 1145 Sherry Ave?
Yes — a Food Lion is just 0.4 miles away, a second Food Lion and Positive Vibes market are both within 0.7 miles, and Lecove Park plus River Shores Office Park are under a mile from the front door.
Want to walk through 1145 Sherry Ave in person or have questions about the Virginia Beach market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out today.
