Why this home stands out
What sets 1220 Olive Road apart is the combination of generous square footage for a mid-century home and a location that puts everyday errands within half a mile. At 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, there's real room to spread out — and the 1950 build era means solid construction bones with the kind of lot proportions newer subdivisions rarely offer.
ACREDALE ESTATES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast, and the Kempsville corridor where 1220 Olive Road sits captures a lot of what makes it work day-to-day. This part of Virginia Beach is inland, away from the resort strip, which means quieter streets, established tree canopy, and neighbors who have been here a while. The area draws people who want city convenience without the congestion — you're close to major retail corridors but the immediate blocks feel residential and settled. If you've been searching for beach houses for sale in Virginia Beach and assumed you'd have to sacrifice space or accessibility to land near the coast, Kempsville offers a compelling counterpoint: you get the Virginia Beach address, the proximity to the water when you want it, and a neighborhood that functions beautifully as a home base. The city's extensive park system, diverse dining scene, and strong military community all show up here in tangible ways.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 1220 Olive Road. Groceries are covered three ways within half a mile — Enson Market, ALDI, and Harris Teeter are all within a five-minute walk or quick drive. For a sit-down meal or a casual night out, Park Lane Tavern of VB Kempsville and Cinema Cafe Kemps River are both under a third of a mile away. Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Tealux Cafe handle your morning routine, with a 7-Eleven as backup. Natural Bodyz Fitness 24/7 Kempsville, Higher Vision Studios, and Jess Yoga give you three distinct fitness options within 0.4 miles. When you want fresh air, Chatham Hall Park, New Light Neighborhood Park, and Whitehurst Grove Park are all under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly fourteen — making 1220 Olive Road a practical fit for service members assigned to either installation. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the established neighborhood means you're buying into a stable community rather than a transitional one.
For families upgrading
Two thousand square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths gives a growing family real breathing room, and the 1950 construction means the lot is proportioned the way newer builds simply aren't. Add three parks within a mile, multiple grocery options steps away, and a dining scene that handles both pizza nights and date nights — this address supports full family life without asking you to drive far for anything.
More buyer questions
How far is 1220 Olive Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 14 minutes by car from 1220 Olive Road, making it a reasonable daily commute for service members and civilian employees assigned there.
How far is 1220 Olive Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about 9 minutes from the property, making it one of the closest major installations to this address.
What is the square footage and layout of 1220 Olive Road?
The home offers 2,000 square feet of living space configured as 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a footprint that's notably spacious for a mid-century Virginia Beach property.
Are there parks near 1220 Olive Road, Virginia Beach?
Yes — Chatham Hall Park is 0.6 miles away, New Light Neighborhood Park is 0.7 miles, and Whitehurst Grove Park is 0.8 miles, giving you three green spaces all within easy reach.
Is 1220 Olive Road in a flood zone?
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 1220 Olive Road in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set something up.