Why this home stands out
What makes 1657 Cassell Street stand out is its rare combination of everyday convenience and military-base proximity. A Lidl grocery store sits literally 0.1 miles away, a fitness center is right around the corner, and both Dam Neck Annex and NAS Oceana are reachable in under ten minutes. For a 1,100-square-foot home, the location does a lot of heavy lifting — and that's before you factor in the parks within walking distance.
DAM NECK ESTATES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Cassell Street sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — one of the most livable cities on the East Coast. Virginia Beach blends coastal character with suburban practicality: you get oceanfront culture, a strong military community, and well-maintained neighborhoods without sacrificing access to everyday services. This part of the city, near the Red Mill corridor, has a settled, established feel. Streets are lined with single-family homes from the 1980s and early 1990s, the kind of neighborhood where people put down roots. The area benefits from Virginia Beach's consistently strong infrastructure — well-kept roads, accessible parks, and a city government that invests in quality of life. Whether you're drawn here by the bases, the beach proximity, or simply the value this part of Virginia Beach offers, Cassell Street delivers a grounded, functional address in a city that genuinely has a lot going for it.
What's nearby
Daily life at 1657 Cassell Street is remarkably low-effort. Lidl is 0.1 miles away for quick grocery runs, and a Food Lion — with an in-store pharmacy — is just 0.4 miles down the road. When you want to eat out, Gran Maya Mexican Grill, Arby's, and Fuddruckers are all within a tenth of a mile. Roast Rider Coffee + Tea is half a mile away for a proper morning stop, and two 7-Eleven locations cover the in-between moments. Onelife Fitness at Red Mill is 0.1 miles away — practically a neighbor. Upton Estates Park and Dunwoody Park are both within 0.4 miles, giving you easy access to open space without a drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is four minutes from the front door — and NAS Oceana is six. For military families managing PCS moves, duty schedules, and deployments, that kind of proximity matters. A VA loan can make this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home even more accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're moving into a community, not just a house.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 1657 Cassell Street offers a manageable footprint — 1,100 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths — in a Virginia Beach location where everything you need is within half a mile. The 1984 build means the home has history and character, and the surrounding neighborhood is stable and well-established. It's a smart place to start.
More buyer questions
How far is 1657 Cassell Street from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 4 minutes by car from 1657 Cassell Street, making it one of the closest residential addresses to that installation in Virginia Beach.
How far is 1657 Cassell Street from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about 6 minutes away by car — a short and straightforward commute for personnel assigned there.
What is the square footage and layout of 1657 Cassell Street?
The home offers 1,100 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, built in 1984 as a single-family residential property.
Is 1657 Cassell Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.
Are there parks near 1657 Cassell Street?
Yes — Upton Estates Park is 0.2 miles away, Upton Estates Municipal Park is 0.3 miles, and Dunwoody Park is 0.4 miles, all easily walkable from the home.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get your questions answered and find out if 1657 Cassell Street fits your next chapter.
