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$385,000
$303 / sqft · est. $2,350/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,272sqft
8days on market

1516 Gardenwood Pw, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Under ContractResidential · built 1960 · GARDENWOOD PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Come check out this awesome corner lot with 2 story detached garage that has power! This beautifully maintained ranch features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, as well as a spacious living room and cozy den with fireplace. ASK ABOUT THE VA ASSUMPTION OPPORTUNITY!***ASSUMPTION***-$2498 monthly PITI-$367,738.77 loan balance at time of listing -Rate: 5.25%Rare to find a great assumption opportunity with so little gap cash needed to make it yours.Call the listing agent for your private showing!

Listing courtesy of Joshua Barras · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639282

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1960-built, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sitting just four minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach. At 1,272 square feet, it offers a manageable footprint in a well-established neighborhood with quick access to the coast, bases, and everyday conveniences.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1516 Gardenwood Parkway apart is its rare combination of proximity and practicality. Four minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is genuinely hard to beat anywhere in Virginia Beach, and the 1960s construction means solid bones on a mature lot. Two full baths across a three-bedroom layout keeps daily life running smoothly, and the neighborhood's long-established character means mature trees, wider lots, and neighbors who actually know each other.

GARDENWOOD PARK and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Gardenwood Parkway sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Virginia Beach — the kind of area where streets have settled into their identity over decades. The surrounding community carries the relaxed, unhurried feel of mid-century Virginia Beach neighborhoods, with tree-lined blocks and homes that have been lived in and loved for generations. If you've been searching for ridgely manor virginia beach va, this corridor will feel immediately familiar — it shares that same grounded, residential character without the traffic of newer development zones. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast: you're never far from the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic oceanfront, or the network of military installations that anchor the regional economy. The city blends beach-town energy with genuine suburban depth, offering everything from waterfront parks to major retail corridors within a short drive. This particular address lands you in the northern end of Virginia Beach, which tends to be calmer and more residential than the resort strip — a real advantage if you want city amenities without city noise.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Gardenwood Parkway. Grocery runs are straightforward with multiple options along Shore Drive and the broader Bayside corridor. Coffee, casual dining, and quick-service spots are all within a short drive, and the Lynnhaven area adds a full retail and restaurant scene roughly ten to fifteen minutes away. For outdoor time, First Landing State Park is a short hop — one of Virginia's most visited state parks, with hiking trails and Chesapeake Bay beach access. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is reachable in under twenty minutes, and Norfolk's downtown arts and dining district is similarly close.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 1516 Gardenwood Parkway one of the most commute-efficient addresses in Virginia Beach for active-duty families. USCG Base Portsmouth is sixteen minutes out, adding flexibility if orders or duty stations shift. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the three-bedroom, two-bath layout handles the practical demands of military family life without overcomplicating things.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring houses for sale near Virginia Beach and want something with real substance — established neighborhood, two full baths, three bedrooms, and a location that actually makes sense for daily life — 1516 Gardenwood Parkway is worth a close look. The 1960s construction means a well-settled lot and mature surroundings, and the 1,272-square-foot footprint keeps maintenance manageable while still giving you room to breathe.

More buyer questions

How far is 1516 Gardenwood Parkway from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base in Virginia Beach. Gate access is direct and straightforward from the Shore Drive corridor.

What is the square footage and layout of 1516 Gardenwood Parkway?

The home offers 1,272 square feet with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1960 on a residential lot in Virginia Beach.

Is 1516 Gardenwood Parkway in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate designation.

What is the neighborhood like around Gardenwood Parkway in Virginia Beach?

It's a well-established, mid-century residential area in the northern part of Virginia Beach — quiet streets, mature trees, and a community that has been in place for decades rather than a newly built subdivision.

How far is 1516 Gardenwood Parkway from First Landing State Park?

First Landing State Park is just a few minutes away, giving you easy access to Chesapeake Bay shoreline, hiking trails, and one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in the region.

Want to see how 1516 Gardenwood Parkway fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through it.

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

1960

Price / sqft

$303

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,881/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639282

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,272
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
GARDENWOOD PARK
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Oversized Gar, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Lake Shores

Lake Shores is a peaceful, established lakeside community known for its serene waterfront setting, mature landscaping, and convenient highway access to shopping and services.

$471K

Median sale · 12 mo

$242

Sold $/sq ft

20d

Days on market

9

For sale now

$109K

HH income

81.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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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

$2,350/mo

Principal & interest

$1,998

Property tax

$240

Home insurance

$112

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

$230,000 – $360,000

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.

636 Bottino LN · 2.6 mi · 1,248 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-06
5428 Heatherton CT · 2.4 mi · 1,340 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-06
5487 Davis WAY · 2.7 mi · 1,266 sqft$230,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$385,000

Price / Sq Ft

$303

Annual Taxes

$2,881

Monthly Tax

$240

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.75%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 12, 2026$385,000—
Currently listed—$385,000—

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 1516 Gardenwood Pw in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bayside Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Bayside Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Bayside (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1516 Gardenwood Pw 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 1516 Gardenwood Pw?+
Yes — Peacock Pilates 33 is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1516 Gardenwood Pw?+
Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1516 Gardenwood Pw?+
Dollar General is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.6 mi).
Does 1516 Gardenwood Pw have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1516 Gardenwood Pw built?+
It was built in 1960, 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

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Joshua Barras · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639282

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1516 Gardenwood Pw, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 · MLS #10639282 · 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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