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Virginia BeachDIAMOND SPRING HOMES1544 Janke Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10644172 · record updated Jul 23, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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3beds
2baths
1,235sqft
22days on market

1544 Janke Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Under ContractResidential · built 1954 · DIAMOND SPRING HOMES

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1954

Price / sqft

$211

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,500/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10644172

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,235
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1800
Subdivision
DIAMOND SPRING HOMES
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
20
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Short/Comp Sale

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

About this home

Cozy ranch with 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, inviting layout charming backyard for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying time with family and friends. Whether you're a first time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for your next home, this your property is ready to welcome its new owners.

Listing courtesy of Ingris Perez · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10644172

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 1544 Janke Road — a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Virginia Beach built in 1954, sitting just minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. At 1,235 square feet, it's a compact, practical base for daily life in the 23455 zip code.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1544 Janke Road apart is its almost unbeatable proximity to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — roughly three minutes by car. That kind of commute is rare even among Virginia Beach homes for sale near the base. Add Diamond Springs Park less than half a mile away, a walkable cluster of food and fitness options, and a mid-century bones that rewards the right buyer with real character.

DIAMOND SPRING HOMES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Janke Road sits in a quiet, established pocket of northern Virginia Beach — the kind of area where neighbors have roots and streets stay calm. The 23455 zip code blends older ranch-style homes with newer infill, giving the area a lived-in, unpretentious feel that's hard to manufacture. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. The Bayside corridor here gives you quick access to Shore Drive, the bay beaches, and the broader amenities of a city that genuinely invests in parks, trails, and waterfront access. Life at this address is unhurried but well-connected — you're close to everything without being in the thick of it.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Janke Road. Diamond Springs Park is just 0.4 miles away — a natural spot to decompress after work. Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area, a larger green space with trails and water views, is only 0.6 miles out. For food, J. I. Sports Pub and Pupuseria y Taqueria El Sabor de mi Tierra are both within half a mile. Dollar General covers quick household needs at the same distance. Fitness options are plentiful: Peacock Pilates 33 is half a mile away, while CrossFit Rife and East Coast Gold Weightlifting are under a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is genuinely hard to beat. For active-duty families using a VA loan, that commute math matters — and so does the stability of owning in a zip code where neighbors tend to stay. The homes for sale in 23455 that sit this close to the gate don't come up often, making 1544 Janke Road worth a serious look for anyone PCS-ing to Little Creek.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing your first purchase, 1544 Janke Road checks the practical boxes: three bedrooms, two baths, a manageable 1,235 square feet, and a location that keeps your commute short and your weekends full. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Bayside High School and homes for sale zoned for Bayside Elementary School will find this address falls right in that attendance area.

More buyer questions

How far is 1544 Janke Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The base is approximately 3 minutes by car — one of the shortest gate-to-driveway commutes you'll find among homes for sale in Virginia Beach in this area. That proximity makes the address particularly practical for active-duty personnel.

What parks are near 1544 Janke Road?

Diamond Springs Park is just 0.4 miles away and makes for an easy walk. Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area is 0.6 miles out and offers a more expansive natural setting with trails and water views.

Is 1544 Janke Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

What is the square footage and layout of 1544 Janke Road?

The home offers 1,235 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two full baths. Built in 1954, it carries the compact, functional layout typical of mid-century residential construction in Virginia Beach.

How far is 1544 Janke Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately 16 minutes away by car, making this address a workable option for Coast Guard personnel who want to live close to Little Creek while maintaining reasonable access to Portsmouth.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to talk through what 1544 Janke Road could mean for your next chapter.

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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

In the Lake Shores neighborhood of Virginia Beach. see more Virginia Beach homes

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

$1,633/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$208

Home insurance

$76

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

$200,000$345,000

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.

5716 E Hastings ARCH · 2.4 mi · 1,200 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-04
5944 Margate AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,260 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-04
668 Goose Creek RD · 2.6 mi · 1,244 sqft$274,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$211

Annual Taxes

$2,500

Monthly Tax

$208

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.96%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 13, 2026$260,000
Currently listed$260,000

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 1544 Janke Rd 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 1544 Janke 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.
Does 1544 Janke Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1544 Janke Rd built?+
It was built in 1954, 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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