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3beds
2baths
1,272sqft
54days on market

1516 Gardenwood Pw, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Under ContractResidential · built 1960 · GARDENWOOD PARK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1960

Price / sqft

$303

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,881/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

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

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

About this home

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

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A 1960-built, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Virginia Beach sitting just 0.2 miles from Lake Lawson and four minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. At 1,272 square feet, it offers an honest, manageable footprint in a city that keeps growing around it.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy apart is its rare proximity to the Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Natural Area — a genuine green corridor that most Virginia Beach homes for sale simply cannot claim. You're on the edge of one of the city's most accessible nature preserves, yet still within a four-minute drive of one of the East Coast's largest amphibious bases. That combination is genuinely hard to find.

GARDENWOOD PARK and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Gardenwood Pkwy sits in a quiet residential pocket of northern Virginia Beach, a part of the city that tends to fly under the radar compared to the Oceanfront or Town Center corridors — and that's exactly the appeal. The streets here are lined with mid-century single-family homes on established lots, and the pace feels unhurried. Lake Lawson is practically in the backyard, and the broader Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area gives the whole neighborhood a greenbelt character that surprises first-time visitors. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most populous cities in Virginia, stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic and carrying a strong military identity alongside its coastal one. The 23455 zip code covers a swath of the city's northern tier — practical, well-connected, and close to both the bay-side bases and the everyday infrastructure that makes life work. If you're sorting through homes for sale in Virginia Beach and prioritizing nature access alongside base proximity, this corridor deserves a close look.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from Gardenwood Pkwy. Happy Cafe and Susan's Kitchenette Filipino are both half a mile away for a quick meal, and It Can Be Coffee Co and Wawa are in the same half-mile radius when you need a morning cup. Subway covers the fast-casual angle. For fitness, Treviox Yoga Blocks, Torch Yoga, and Peacock Pilates 33 are all within six-tenths of a mile — an unusually dense cluster for a residential neighborhood. A BP and Dollar General handle everyday essentials within a mile. And Lake Lawson, just 0.2 miles out, is the kind of walkable green space that anchors homes for sale in 23455 with something most neighborhoods can't replicate.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy one of the most base-convenient addresses in northern Virginia Beach. USCG Base Portsmouth is 16 minutes out, giving dual-military households real flexibility. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home like this — straightforward footprint, established neighborhood, and a commute that leaves time for the rest of your day.

For buyers drawn to character

Homes built in 1960 carry a structural honesty that later decades sometimes lost — solid bones, real lot depth, and a street presence that fits the neighborhood rather than fighting it. Gardenwood Pkwy has that mid-century character without the museum-piece feel. If you're comparing homes for sale zoned for Bayside High School and homes for sale zoned for Bayside Elementary School, this block puts you squarely in that footprint with a home that has genuine personality.

More buyer questions

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

About four minutes by car — roughly 1.5 miles via Shore Drive. It's one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere in Virginia Beach.

What parks are within walking distance of 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy?

Lake Lawson is 0.2 miles away, and the Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area — a connected green corridor with trails and water views — is 0.3 miles out. The Lake Smith Nature Area is another 0.4 miles from the front door.

Is 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the proximity to Lake Lawson, reviewing that tile carefully is worthwhile.

What is the property type and size at 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy?

It's a single-family residential home built in 1960, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,272 square feet of living space.

Does 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy have an HOA?

No HOA is associated with this address, which means no monthly association fees or deed restrictions beyond standard city and county codes.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get the full picture on 1516 Gardenwood Pkwy — history, comps, and what the neighborhood feels like day to day.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

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

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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/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$240,000 – $405,000

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.

5556 Shadowwood DR · 0.1 mi · 1,428 sqft$405,000 sold 2026-07
1966 Darnell DR · 0.6 mi · 1,368 sqft$240,000 sold 2026-07
1424 Ellis AVE · 0.3 mi · 1,500 sqft$400,000 sold 2026-05

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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 11, 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

Is 1516 Gardenwood Pw in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bayside Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.9/10), Bayside Middle (VaHome School Score 3.7/10), Bayside (VaHome School Score 7/10). 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.

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