Why this home stands out
What sets Watercrest Place apart is the sheer convenience layered around it. You've got three grocery stores within 0.6 miles, a Starbucks and a Wawa within walking distance, and a handful of local restaurants practically at your doorstep. The 1974 construction era means generous room proportions and solid bones — the kind of layout that gives you real living space rather than hallways dressed up as square footage.
INDIAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
1429 Watercrest Place sits in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, one of the city's most established and centrally located districts. Kempsville grew up in the 1970s as Virginia Beach expanded inland, and the result is a mature, tree-lined community with wide lots, quiet cul-de-sacs, and a genuine neighborhood feel that newer master-planned developments often struggle to replicate. Streets here are calm but never isolated — you're minutes from Ferrell Parkway's full corridor of shops and services. If you've been searching for houses for sale in va beach that put you close to everything without dropping you into a dense urban grid, this pocket of the city delivers. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare combination: Atlantic coastline, a strong military presence, a diversified local economy, and no state income tax on military pay for qualifying service members. Kempsville specifically keeps you near the geographic center of it all — equidistant from the Oceanfront, the Western Branch, and the Chesapeake border.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands barely require a car. Food Lion is 0.2 miles out, Harris Teeter is 0.3 miles, and ALDI is under a mile — three solid grocery options for different shopping styles. When it's time to eat out, Ouka Sora on Ferrell Parkway is 0.1 miles away, and both Mel's Place and New Number 1 are within 0.2 miles. Morning coffee is covered by Starbucks and Wawa, both 0.3 miles out. Fitness options include Higher Vision Studios, Natural Bodyz Fitness 24/7, and Jess Yoga, all within 0.7 miles. For outdoor time, Brigadoon Pines Park, Rosemont Forest Park, and Chatham Hall Park are each about 0.9 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 9 minutes from the front door, and NAS Oceana is roughly 15 minutes out — a realistic daily commute for most duty schedules. Virginia Beach is one of the more BAH-friendly markets in the Hampton Roads region, and a VA loan can make ownership here a straightforward path for eligible service members and their families.
For first-time buyers
At 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, this 1974-built home gives first-time buyers real room to grow without the premium of new construction. The Kempsville location keeps you close to groceries, parks, and dining — the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes a first home feel settled from day one. Virginia Beach for sale inventory in this area tends to attract steady interest, so it's worth knowing the neighborhood well.
More buyer questions
How far is 1429 Watercrest Place from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately 9 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Virginia Beach area.
How far is 1429 Watercrest Place from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about 15 minutes by car, a manageable commute for personnel stationed there.
What grocery stores are near 1429 Watercrest Place?
Food Lion is 0.2 miles away, Harris Teeter is 0.3 miles, and ALDI is 0.6 miles — three distinct options all within easy reach.
Is 1429 Watercrest Place 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.
What parks are near 1429 Watercrest Place?
Brigadoon Pines Park, Rosemont Forest Park, and Chatham Hall Park are all within 0.9 miles, giving you several green-space options for walks, recreation, or just getting outside.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what it could mean for your next move.