Why this home stands out
What sets 1200 General Street apart is the sheer density of daily conveniences packed into a single walkable radius. Three grocery options, a Starbucks, a Planet Fitness, and a poke-ramen spot are all within a few blocks. For a 2009-built single-family home in Virginia Beach, that kind of immediate walkability is genuinely uncommon — most comparable properties in this price tier sit in quieter, car-dependent pockets of the city.
THOMPKINS ESTATES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
General Street sits in the inland western corridor of Virginia Beach, a part of the city that trades oceanfront glamour for practical, lived-in convenience. The surrounding blocks are a mix of modestly scaled single-family homes and neighborhood retail that keeps daily life close at hand. You're in the 23464 zip code — a zone that draws buyers who want a Virginia Beach address without the premium that comes with proximity to the Oceanfront or the Resort Strip. The city itself is one of the largest by land area in the United States, and this location puts you roughly equidistant from the commercial energy of Kempsville and the broader amenities of the Pembroke corridor. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often find that this part of the city offers a grounded, community-oriented feel — neighbors who wave, parks within walking distance, and a pace that's a little easier than the coastal neighborhoods to the east.
What's nearby
Daily life at 1200 General Street is genuinely low-effort. Delicate Oriental Grocery is 0.1 miles away, Enson Market is 0.2 miles, and an ALDI sits just 0.4 miles out — three grocery options before you've left the immediate neighborhood. DOMOISHI Poké Bowl, Ramen, Wings & Boba Tea is essentially at your doorstep, and Jersey Mike's Subs, Subway, and a Starbucks are all within a 0.1-mile walk. Planet Fitness, Higher Vision Studios, and Jess Yoga cover every fitness style within 0.3 miles. When you want fresh air, New Light Neighborhood Park is 0.3 miles away, with Whitehurst Grove Park and Cedar Hill Park rounding out the green space options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is an 8-minute drive, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 13 minutes out — a commute that leaves real time in your day. A VA loan can make a home like this one accessible with no down payment, and the 23464 zip code has enough inventory turnover that families PCSing into Hampton Roads have real options here. The location works whether you're at the Coast Guard or the Shipyard.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing Virginia Beach homes for sale and want a 2009-built home with three bedrooms and two full baths under 1,200 square feet, 1200 General Street is worth a close look. The walkable grocery and dining options reduce car dependence, and the VA loan benefit — if you qualify — can make the path to ownership more straightforward than many buyers expect. This is a practical, well-located starting point.
More buyer questions
How far is 1200 General Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 13 minutes by car from 1200 General Street, making it a workable daily commute for service members and civilian employees stationed there.
What zip code is 1200 General Street in?
The property is in the 23464 zip code in Virginia Beach — buyers browsing homes for sale in 23464 will find this address in the western inland corridor of the city, close to Kempsville Road retail and neighborhood parks.
Is 1200 General Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What schools serve 1200 General Street?
Buyers specifically comparing homes for sale zoned for Tallwood High School or homes for sale zoned for Fairfield Elementary School will find this address falls within those attendance zones — the Schools tile on this page has current boundary and rating details.
Are there walkable restaurants and grocery stores near 1200 General Street?
Yes — DOMOISHI Poké Bowl is essentially next door, Jersey Mike's and Subway are 0.1 miles away, and three grocery stores (Delicate Oriental Grocery, Enson Market, and ALDI) are all within 0.4 miles of the front door.
Ready to take a closer look at 1200 General Street? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.
