Why this home stands out
What sets 1268 Gladiola Crescent apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and walkable daily convenience. NAS Oceana is a seven-minute drive, Dam Neck Annex is thirteen, and yet groceries, quick bites, fitness studios, and green space are all reachable on foot or a very short drive. For a 1971-built home in Virginia Beach, the lot and square footage offer genuine room to spread out without the density of newer planned communities.
GREEN RUN and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Gladiola Crescent sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable on the East Coast. The surrounding streets have the unhurried feel of an established 1970s neighborhood: mature trees, modest setbacks, and neighbors who have often been around long enough to know each other by name. This part of Virginia Beach occupies the western interior of the city, away from the oceanfront crowds but still within easy reach of the coast. Virginia Beach itself spans from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the Atlantic, giving residents access to beaches, state parks, and a dining and entertainment corridor along the Oceanfront — all without leaving city limits. The city is also home to one of the largest concentrations of active-duty military personnel on the East Coast, which shapes the community in genuinely positive ways: strong civic infrastructure, diverse neighbors, and a steady, resilient local economy.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Gladiola Crescent. A Lidl grocery store is 0.4 miles away, and a Dollar General is just 0.3 miles out for quick fill-ins. When dinner is a last-minute decision, Cal'z Pizza, Subs & Wings on Holland Road and a Domino's are both 0.2 miles away. Prince Tea House is half a mile for a proper sit-down coffee moment, and Angie's Bakery is worth the 0.7-mile trip. For fitness, Virginia Beach Yoga and Wellness, Virginia Beach Athletics, and Harris Fitness LLC are all under a mile. Stallion Village Neighborhood Park South, Scarborough Square Park, and Oak Springs Park each sit within 0.6 miles — three separate green spaces for walks, kids, or dogs.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is seven minutes door-to-gate, and Dam Neck Annex is thirteen — two of Hampton Roads' most active installations within easy striking distance. A VA loan can make this 1,872-square-foot home even more accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're moving into a community with real roots, not a cookie-cutter development that changes every PCS cycle.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,872 square feet give you genuine room to grow in a home that was built to last. The surrounding Virginia Beach neighborhood is low-key and walkable, grocery stores and parks are steps away, and the price point for a home this size in this location tends to be friendlier than newer construction nearby. It's a practical, comfortable place to plant your first flag.
More buyer questions
How far is 1268 Gladiola Crescent from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately seven minutes by car from 1268 Gladiola Crescent, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in Virginia Beach.
How far is 1268 Gladiola Crescent from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is roughly thirteen minutes by car, a straightforward commute for personnel assigned there.
What grocery stores are near 1268 Gladiola Crescent?
A Lidl is 0.4 miles away and a Dollar General is just 0.3 miles from the address, covering everyday grocery and household needs within easy walking or driving distance.
Are there parks near 1268 Gladiola Crescent?
Yes — Stallion Village Neighborhood Park South, Scarborough Square Park, and Oak Springs Park are all within 0.6 miles, giving you multiple outdoor options very close to home.
Is 1268 Gladiola Crescent 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.
Curious whether 1268 Gladiola Crescent fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through it.
