Why this home stands out
Half an acre in Virginia Beach is genuinely rare, and Birdneck Point is where you find it. This 1961-built home stretches across 5,590 square feet with five bedrooms and four and a half baths — room enough for extended family, a dedicated home office, and guests who never feel crowded. The lot gives you breathing room that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate, and the neighborhood's mature tree canopy makes it feel like a world apart even though the oceanfront is minutes away.
BIRDNECK POINT and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Birdneck Point sits in the southern Virginia Beach corridor, tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Linkhorn Bay. It's one of the city's older, more established enclaves — the kind of neighborhood where lots are generous, streets are quiet, and neighbors tend to stay for decades. The homes here were built across several eras, giving the area an organic, unplanned character you won't find in cookie-cutter developments. When people searching for houses for sale Virginia Beach land on this zip code, they're often surprised by how much land and how much house their budget can reach. The broader 23451 zip puts you within a short drive of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the boardwalk, and all the dining and entertainment that comes with it — without the congestion of living right on the strip. Virginia Beach itself is a city of roughly 450,000 people spread across a wide geography, which means Birdneck Point manages to feel suburban and private while still being close to everything that makes coastal Hampton Roads worth living in.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Quemar is just 0.3 miles away for a quick dinner out, and Thai Arroy is equally close when you're in the mood for something different. GoodGood Studio, Coastal Pilates and Yoga, and Yax Yoga Concepts are all within a third of a mile — practically walkable for a morning class. TASTE handles grocery runs at 0.7 miles and doubles as a coffee stop, while Roast Rider Coffee + Tea at 0.8 miles is worth the short drive for a proper cup. Seatack North Park is 0.6 miles out, and Beach Garden Park adds another green-space option at 0.9 miles — both useful when you have kids or dogs to exercise.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is six minutes from the front door, and Dam Neck Annex is nine. For active-duty families, that kind of commute changes daily life entirely — no bridge traffic, no long hauls across the city. A VA loan can make a home at this size more accessible than you might expect, and BAH rates for the Virginia Beach area are among the stronger ones in Hampton Roads. Five bedrooms means room for a growing family and a dedicated workspace.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current home and want space that actually matches how your family lives, 5,590 square feet on a half-acre lot in Birdneck Point is a serious answer. Five bedrooms and four and a half baths means no more morning bathroom negotiations. The lot is large enough for outdoor entertaining, a play area, or simply the kind of backyard privacy that becomes priceless once you have it. This is the upgrade that tends to be the last move a family needs to make.
More buyer questions
How far is 1252 Tanager Trail from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately six minutes from 1252 Tanager Trail under normal traffic conditions. That's one of the shortest base commutes available for a home of this size in Virginia Beach.
How far is 1252 Tanager Trail from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is about nine minutes away, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation — or both.
What is the lot size at 1252 Tanager Trail?
The lot measures approximately 0.55 acres, which is notably large for the Virginia Beach market and gives the property a level of outdoor space and privacy that's uncommon in the area.
Is 1252 Tanager Trail in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What neighborhood is 1252 Tanager Trail in?
The home is located in Birdneck Point, an established Virginia Beach neighborhood situated between Linkhorn Bay and the Atlantic Ocean corridor, known for its generous lot sizes and mature residential character.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Birdneck Point well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what this address means for your move.
