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$350,000
$231 / sqft · est. $2,137/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,512sqft
6days on market

1256 Swallow Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Under ContractResidential · built 2009 · CARDINAL ESTATES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this wonderful Ranch with multiple big ticket upgrades completed. Brand new windows in 2022 and new HVAC in 2025. Freshly painted and newer flooring throughout the home. Open kitchen with bar seating and new stove/dishwasher/microwave in 2022. Nice sized backyard with new natural stone paver patio, pergola, and french drains. 2 sheds are perfect for storage and lawn equipment. Centrally located with easy access to shopping, interstate access, military installations, and local beaches

Listing courtesy of Scott Thomas · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10636777

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1256 Swallow Drive — a four-bedroom, two-bath home in Virginia Beach built in 2009, offering 1,512 square feet of comfortable living space just six minutes from NAS Oceana and surrounded by groceries, parks, and dining within half a mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1256 Swallow Drive apart is the rare combination of military-base proximity and everyday convenience packed into a single address. NAS Oceana sits six minutes away, Dam Neck Annex is twelve, and three separate grocery stores are all within a half-mile radius. For a 2009-built home with four bedrooms, the location-to-footprint ratio is genuinely hard to beat in this price corridor of Virginia Beach.

CARDINAL ESTATES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Swallow Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — a city that consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live on the East Coast. The surrounding streets feel established without feeling dated, with homes from the late 2000s giving the area a cohesive, well-kept character. Sidewalks and nearby green space make it easy to step outside and decompress without getting in a car. Anyone searching for homes for sale near Virginia Beach will find that this particular section of the city offers an appealing middle ground: close enough to the oceanfront and resort strip to enjoy them, yet removed enough that daily life moves at a calmer pace. Virginia Beach is an independent city within Hampton Roads, meaning it carries its own municipal services, parks system, and infrastructure — all of which are well-represented in this neighborhood. The overall vibe is practical and livable, the kind of street where neighbors wave and kids ride bikes.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely effortless from 1256 Swallow Drive. Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, Lidl is 0.4 miles, and Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.5 miles — so you're never far from a grocery run no matter which direction you head. Scarborough Square Park is only 0.2 miles out, with Cardinal Estates Park and New Land Neighborhood Park both within 0.6 miles for weekend walks or afternoon play. When it's time to eat, Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar and Prince Tea House are each 0.3 miles away, and Hardee's is right there too. Harris Fitness LLC, Virginia Beach Athletics, and Virginia Beach Yoga and Wellness are all within half a mile for anyone keeping up a fitness routine.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is a six-minute drive from the front door, and Dam Neck Annex is twelve — two of Hampton Roads' most active installations within easy reach. That kind of commute matters on early-report days, and it makes VA loan purchasing power stretch further in a neighborhood this convenient. Four bedrooms give growing military families real room to settle in between orders.

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home, 1256 Swallow Drive checks a lot of boxes without overwhelming you. The 2009 build year means major systems are relatively modern, the four-bedroom layout gives you flexibility as life changes, and having three grocery stores within half a mile makes the transition to homeownership feel a little less daunting. It's a solid, manageable starting point in Virginia Beach.

More buyer questions

How far is 1256 Swallow Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately six minutes by car from 1256 Swallow Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. That short commute is a meaningful daily advantage for active-duty personnel stationed there.

How far is 1256 Swallow Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is roughly a twelve-minute drive from the property, offering easy access for personnel assigned to that installation without requiring a long commute.

What grocery stores are near 1256 Swallow Drive?

Three grocery stores are within half a mile: Food Lion at 0.3 miles, Lidl at 0.4 miles, and Walmart Neighborhood Market at 0.5 miles. You're genuinely spoiled for choice on this front.

Are there parks near 1256 Swallow Drive?

Yes — Scarborough Square Park is just 0.2 miles away, Cardinal Estates Park is 0.3 miles, and New Land Neighborhood Park is 0.6 miles out, giving you multiple outdoor options within easy walking distance.

Is 1256 Swallow Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA map data for the parcel. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as Virginia Beach flood designations can vary significantly by street.

Ready to see 1256 Swallow Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2009

Price / sqft

$231

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,627/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636777

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

>75 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

APZ-2

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

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

$2,137/mo

Principal & interest

$1,816

Property tax

$219

Home insurance

$102

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$370,000 – $475,000

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.

3012 Williston DR · 1.4 mi · 1,418 sqft$415,000 sold 2026-04
1713 Mendon CT · 1.4 mi · 1,644 sqft$437,500 sold 2026-02
1812 Williston CT · 1.5 mi · 1,644 sqft$475,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$350,000

Price / Sq Ft

$231

Annual Taxes

$2,627

Monthly Tax

$219

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.75%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$350,000—
Currently listed—$350,000—

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 1256 Swallow Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Christopher Farms Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Corporate Landing Middle (GreatSchools 9/10), Landstown (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1256 Swallow 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.
Is there a gym near 1256 Swallow Dr?+
Yes — Harris Fitness LLC is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1256 Swallow Dr?+
Scarborough Square Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1256 Swallow Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar (0.3 mi).
Does 1256 Swallow Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1256 Swallow Dr built?+
It was built in 2009, 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

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Scott Thomas · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10636777

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1256 Swallow Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453 · MLS #10636777 · 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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