Why this home stands out
What sets 1648 Sword Dancer Drive apart is its rare proximity to two military installations without the noise or congestion you might expect — Dam Neck Annex is literally two minutes away, yet the street itself feels tucked away and residential. Add three green spaces within a half-mile, a neighborhood restaurant steps from the front door, and a layout that fits everyday life without wasted square footage, and this address earns a second look.
OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Sword Dancer Drive sits inside a well-established Virginia Beach neighborhood where 1980s construction means mature trees, wider lots, and streets that feel lived-in rather than freshly stamped from a developer's mold. The surrounding area is low-key and largely owner-occupied, with a mix of single-family homes that have aged gracefully over the decades. Whether you're exploring the city for the first time or you've already worked with realtors in virginia beach and know exactly what you want, this corner of the city tends to surprise people — it's quieter than its proximity to two bases would suggest, and more convenient than its residential feel implies. Virginia Beach as a whole offers coastline, greenways, and a year-round calendar of activity, but this particular pocket keeps things grounded: neighborhood parks, nearby dining, and easy access to major corridors without living on one.
What's nearby
Step outside and you're already close to everything that makes daily life comfortable. COCO's Cuisine is just 0.2 miles away — close enough to walk on a nice evening. Da Vinci Park is 0.3 miles out, Pine Meadows West Park and Box Elder Arch Park are each about 0.4 miles away, giving you three distinct green spaces within easy reach for morning walks, weekend afternoons, or letting kids burn energy after school. When you want a sit-down meal a little farther out, Galley is about a mile away and worth the short drive. Everyday errands and major retail corridors are accessible via nearby roads without a long commute.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is two minutes from the front door — not two minutes in the optimistic sense, but genuinely two minutes. NAS Oceana is eight. For military families navigating PCS moves, that kind of commute math matters enormously, and a VA loan can make ownership here straightforward. The neighborhood is stable, the drive times are real, and the home's three bedrooms fit the typical active-duty household without stretching the budget into uncomfortable territory.
For first-time buyers
At 1,544 square feet across three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, 1648 Sword Dancer Drive is sized right for a first home — enough room to grow into without the maintenance burden of something much larger. The 1986 build means the major structural systems are mature but not ancient, and the neighborhood is the kind of place where people tend to stay. Parks are a short walk away, a restaurant is practically next door, and two military bases are within ten minutes if your career points that direction.
More buyer questions
How far is 1648 Sword Dancer Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 2 minutes by car from 1648 Sword Dancer Drive, making it one of the closest residential streets to the installation. For personnel assigned there, the daily commute is about as short as it gets in Virginia Beach.
How far is 1648 Sword Dancer Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is roughly 8 minutes away by car, a straightforward drive along local roads without major highway navigation required.
Are there parks near 1648 Sword Dancer Drive?
Yes — Da Vinci Park is 0.3 miles away, and both Pine Meadows West Park and Box Elder Arch Park are within 0.4 miles, so you have three distinct green spaces within easy walking distance.
Is 1648 Sword Dancer Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
What is there to do near 1648 Sword Dancer Drive during the winter months?
Virginia Beach has a genuine year-round calendar — things to do in Virginia Beach in the winter include First Landing State Park trails, the Virginia Aquarium, indoor dining along the Oceanfront, and local events that continue well past Labor Day. The mild coastal climate also means outdoor parks near this address stay usable for much of the off-season.
Ready to see 1648 Sword Dancer Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.