Why this home stands out
What sets 1680 Dylan Drive apart is the combination of square footage and bedroom count for a mid-1970s Virginia Beach home — four bedrooms across 1,900 square feet gives everyone room to spread out without sacrificing a manageable footprint. The Kempsville-area address also means you're sitting at a genuine crossroads of the city, with quick access to both the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, making it a practical fit for a wide range of households.
BRANDON and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Dylan Drive sits in the Kempsville corridor of Virginia Beach, one of the city's most established and centrally positioned areas. Kempsville grew steadily through the 1970s and 1980s as Virginia Beach expanded westward, and the result is a mature neighborhood fabric — tree-lined streets, solid brick-and-frame homes, and a community that has had decades to settle into itself. You're not on the oceanfront, and that's actually a selling point for everyday living: less seasonal congestion, shorter commutes in most directions, and a more year-round neighborhood rhythm. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare mix of military infrastructure, coastal recreation, and a city government that has invested heavily in parks and public amenities. From Dylan Drive, the rest of the city fans out in every direction — the Oceanfront is roughly 20 minutes east, Town Center is about 15 minutes away, and the western edge of the city connects you quickly toward Chesapeake and the broader Hampton Roads region.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 1680 Dylan Drive. Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.6 miles away, Food Lion and Dollar General are both within 0.8 miles, so stocking the kitchen never requires a long drive. For coffee, Pinup Coffee Co Cafe at Farmhouse is only 0.4 miles out — a neighborhood favorite — and 17 Hands Coffee is close behind at 0.6 miles. Dinner options are diverse: Punjabi Rasoi Indian cuisine, China Kitchen, and PiTA Restaurant are all within 0.6 miles. Staying active is easy too, with The Iron Asylum Gym in Kempsville and VB KidFit both under a mile away. Brigadoon Woods Park and City View Park each sit about a mile out for weekend fresh air.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly six minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 13 minutes away — two major installations within easy reach. Four bedrooms give you the flexibility to accommodate a home office or a guest room for family visiting during deployment cycles, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 1,900 square feet give a growing family genuine room to breathe. The Kempsville location means parks, gyms, and everyday shopping are all close by, and the mature neighborhood setting offers the kind of established, stable feel that's hard to find in newer developments on the outer edges of Virginia Beach.
More buyer questions
How far is 1680 Dylan Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately six minutes from 1680 Dylan Drive by car. The route is straightforward with no highway driving required for most approaches.
How far is 1680 Dylan Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 13 minutes away under normal traffic conditions. The drive heads northwest through established surface roads connecting Virginia Beach to Portsmouth.
What grocery stores are near 1680 Dylan Drive?
Walmart Neighborhood Market is 0.6 miles away, and both Food Lion and Dollar General are within 0.8 miles — so you have three solid options for everyday grocery runs without leaving the immediate area.
Is 1680 Dylan Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone designations can affect insurance requirements.
What is the lot and home size at 1680 Dylan Drive?
The home offers 1,900 square feet of living space across a four-bedroom, 1.1-bath layout built in 1976. For specific lot size dimensions, refer to the property details section or the county parcel records.
Curious whether 1680 Dylan Drive fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
