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$625,000

1521 Bradford Rd

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

MLS# 10640884 · BRADFORD ACRES · Virginia Beach VA

Updated 5 days ago · Source: REIN MLS

Est. payment

$3,717/mo

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Price / sq ft

$259

2,413 sq ft

Days on market

0

New listing

HOA

None

Year built

1945

81 yrs old

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

Half Baths

0

Sq Ft

2,413

Garage

Yes

Residential1 StorySingle FamilyWaterfront — Not Waterfront

Schools

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About this home

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 r…

Listed by Anna Paduhovich · Keller Williams Capital Props.

VaHome Team property overview

At a glance

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.

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Why this home stands out

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

For military families relocating

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.

For families upgrading

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.

Frequently asked 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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Property Details

Bedrooms

4

Full Baths

3

Half Baths

0

Approx Sq Ft

2,413

Stories

1

Fireplaces

0

Flooring

Ceramic, Laminate/LVP

Heating

Cooling

Laundry

Interior Features

N/A

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$625,000

Price / Sq Ft

$259

Annual Taxes

$3,500

Monthly Tax

$292

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.56%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 23, 2026$625,000
Currently listed$625,000

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About buying in Virginia Beach

Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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Estimate your monthly payment

$3,717/mo

Principal & interest

$3,243

Property tax

$292

Home insurance

$182

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.

Listed by Keller Williams Capital Props. · MLS# 10640884

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ACTIVE LISTING

$625,000

1521 Bradford RD, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23455

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

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Quick Facts

TypeResidential
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.3500
Taxes$3,500/yr
HOANone
Heating
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