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1217 Handel DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454 - Main photo
$480,000
$313 / sqft · est. $2,961/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,532sqft
3days on market

1217 Handel Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

SoldResidential · built 1989 · OCEAN LAKES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in the highly sought-after Ocean Lakes community. Offering easy one-level living, this home features an open floor plan with seamless flow and durable LVP flooring throughout, plus tile in the bathrooms-no carpet anywhere. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, opening effortlessly to the main living areas. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated for a fresh, modern feel. Go outside to a generously sized backyard complete with a charming patio and firepit area-great for entertaining or relaxing evenings at home. Conveniently located near the beach, military bases, shopping, and dining. This one is a must-see!

Listing courtesy of Amanda Schnepper · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10628585

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1989

Price / sqft

$313

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,969/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10628585

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,532
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Level Flooring, Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1870
Subdivision
OCEAN LAKES
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

70-75 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

Explore this neighborhood

South Shore Estates

South Shore Estates is a lakefront neighborhood in southeastern Virginia Beach, set off General Booth Boulevard near Nimmo Parkway and the Red Mill area, within the 23454 zip code.

$775K

Median sale · 12 mo

$263

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$128K

HH income

85.9%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,961/mo

Principal & interest

$2,491

Property tax

$331

Home insurance

$140

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$350,000 – $440,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1100 Strauss DR · 0.2 mi · 1,487 sqft$440,000 sold 2026-03
1873 Haviland DR · 0.8 mi · 1,633 sqft$420,000 sold 2026-05
1104 Bonfield CT · 0.4 mi · 1,300 sqft$431,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$480,000

Price / Sq Ft

$313

Annual Taxes

$3,969

Monthly Tax

$331

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.83%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 10, 2026$480,000—
SoldMay 11, 2026$480,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1217 Handel Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Three Oaks Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Princess Anne Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Ocean Lakes (GreatSchools 8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1217 Handel Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 1217 Handel Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1217 Handel Dr built?+
It was built in 1989, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Amanda Schnepper · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10628585

Call or text (757) 777-7577

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1217 Handel Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 · MLS #10628585 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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