1521 Bradford Rd was listed for sale on Jun 29, 2026. The last list price was $625,000. It came off the market on Aug 17, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.
Beautifully renovated bungalow offering space, style, and an unbeatable location just minutes from the beach, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Situated on a large lot, the outdoor living is exceptional with a spacious concrete patio, including a covered area perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or hosting gatherings. A detached garage with upstairs storage and an additional storage shed provide plenty of room for hobbies, tools, and equipment. Inside, you'll find a stunning renovated kitchen featuring a massive island, abundant cabinetry, and generous counter space that opens seamlessly to a cozy living room with fireplace and built-ins. The flexible floor plan also includes a spacious dining area, large home office, and additional flex space. The private primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet, and luxurious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and tiled shower. Two secondary bedrooms share a full bath, while an additional bedroom with en-suite bath creates the perfect setup for guests or multigenerational living.
Listing courtesy of Anna Paduhovich · Keller Williams Capital Props. · REIN MLS #10640884
Facts & features
TypeResidential
Year built1945
Price / sqft$259
HOANone
Taxes$3,500/yr
CountyVirginia Beach VA
MLS #10640884
Interior
Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,413
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Unfin.Rm Over Gar, Utility Room
A four-bedroom, three-bath home built in 1945 on Bradford Road in Virginia Beach — just four minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and offering over 2,400 square feet of living space with the kind of character that newer construction rarely delivers.
Homes with genuine 1945 bones and more than 2,400 square feet are a rarer find in this part of Virginia Beach than you might expect. Four bedrooms and three full baths give you real flexibility — whether that means a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or room for a growing household. The lot, the layout, and the proximity to Little Creek make this address hard to replicate.
BRADFORD ACRES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Bradford Road sits in a well-established residential pocket of Virginia Beach, the kind of neighborhood where mature trees line the streets and neighbors actually know each other's names. This part of the city — north of Shore Drive and close to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline — has a quieter, more settled feel than the resort strip to the south, without sacrificing convenience. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, and it earns that distinction by offering something for nearly everyone: miles of oceanfront, a thriving restaurant scene, extensive parks, and one of the largest concentrations of military installations on the East Coast. The Bradford Road area specifically draws people who want space and stability — established streets, mature landscaping, and a neighborhood rhythm that feels lived-in rather than freshly built. It's the kind of address that tends to hold its appeal across decades.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Bradford Road. Grocery runs are straightforward with multiple options within a short drive, and Shore Drive's corridor of local restaurants, coffee shops, and small businesses is close at hand. First Landing State Park — one of Virginia's most visited state parks — is just minutes away, offering hiking trails, kayak launches, and bay beach access that becomes a genuine part of your weekend routine. The Chesapeake Bay itself is practically in your backyard in spirit, and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is reachable in under 20 minutes when you want the full beach experience.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Four minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about as close as it gets without living on base. For Navy or Army families rotating through Hampton Roads, that commute window is genuinely life-changing — more time at home, less time in traffic. NAS Oceana is also reachable in roughly 16 minutes, and a VA loan can make this four-bedroom home a practical path to building equity during your tour here.
Room to grow
Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,413 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and you still have room left over. Whether you need a dedicated homework room, a guest suite for visiting family, or just the breathing room that comes with a proper-sized home, 1521 Bradford Road delivers the square footage that growing households actually need, in a neighborhood that's already proven itself over decades.
More buyer questions
How far is 1521 Bradford Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closest off-base residential streets to Little Creek's main gate. For service members who want a short commute without living in base housing, this location is genuinely hard to beat.
How far is 1521 Bradford Road from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is roughly 16 minutes away by car, an easy enough commute for aviators or civilian personnel assigned there who also want proximity to Little Creek.
What is the flood zone status for 1521 Bradford Road?
Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
Is there a homeowners association at 1521 Bradford Road?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory HOA, though you should confirm current HOA status during the transaction process.
What parks or outdoor spaces are near 1521 Bradford Road?
First Landing State Park is just a few minutes away and offers over 3,000 acres of trails, bay beach, and water access — it's one of the best backyards a Virginia Beach address can have nearby.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to talk through what 1521 Bradford Road could mean for your next move.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
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Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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Little Creek
Navy
9min·3mi
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NAS Oceana
Navy
30min·16.1mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
24min·13.9mi
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NMCP
Navy
29min·15.3mi
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NNSY
Navy
28min·15mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
20.4 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Last list price vs. assessment139% of $450,300City assessment record · taxes $3,500/yr
Land share of assessed value38% · $173,300Improvements $277,000 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$376,000 – $575,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
39% above assessment
Total Assessed
$450,300
Land
$173,300
Improvement
$277,000
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:
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.
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Questions about this home
Is 1521 Bradford Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hermitage Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.7/10), Independence Middle (VaHome School Score 6.4/10), Bayside (VaHome School Score 7.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1521 Bradford Rd 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 1521 Bradford Rd?
Yes — Virginia Beach Counseling and Wellness is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1521 Bradford Rd?
Lake Smith is about 0.9 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1521 Bradford Rd?
Marchese Italian Market & Cafe is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Rally's (0.2 mi).
Does 1521 Bradford Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1521 Bradford Rd built?
It was built in 1945, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
Off the marketSee what this home is worth now
This home is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS. The home value tool estimates a current value from recent nearby sales.
Listing courtesy of Anna Paduhovich · Keller Williams Capital Props. · REIN MLS #10640884
1521 Bradford Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 · MLS #10640884 · 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.
