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Virginia BeachDIAMOND SPRING HOMES1712 Birchwood Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641698 · record updated Jul 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$300,000
$213 / sqft · est. $1,644/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,409sqft
21days on market

1712 Birchwood Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Under ContractResidential · built 1954 · DIAMOND SPRING HOMES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Come see this very well-maintained ranch style home in the Diamond Springs neighborhood of Virginia Beach. Centrally located and close to all your needs. Much larger than it looks with a very nice den addition off the back of the kitchen. Den has a nice Fireplace that can either be used with the current propane fireplace insert or the insert can be removed and use it as a woodburning fireplace. Roof and Water heater are 1 year old. Home has updated Thermal pane windows and HVAC system is relatively new. Very large Eat-In Kitchen plus formal dining room. Whole yard is completely chain link fenced and there is a very large, detached (like new) shed with workbenches and power for all of your handyman projects. Clear termite/moisture letter provided by Diamond Exterminators. You will be glad you show this home priced to sell. Enjoy Large Lakefront Neighborhood Park and maybe set in your Kayak to enjoy the Lake.

Listing courtesy of Carl Early · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10641698

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1712 Birchwood Road is a 1954-built, three-bedroom home in Virginia Beach sitting less than three minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. At 1,409 square feet on a residential lot, it offers a compact, low-maintenance footprint with quick access to two major military installations and a surprisingly green, park-rich neighborhood.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1712 Birchwood Road apart is its almost unbeatable proximity to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — we're talking a three-minute drive, which is genuinely rare. The surrounding streets have a quiet, established feel that comes with mid-century neighborhoods, and the Lake Smith natural area just down the road adds a layer of outdoor access that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. For the right buyer, that combination is hard to beat.

DIAMOND SPRING HOMES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Birchwood Road sits in a residential pocket of northern Virginia Beach that feels a bit removed from the resort-strip energy the city is known for — in the best way. The streets here are mature, shaded, and low-traffic, with a mix of postwar homes that give the area real character. Diamond Springs Park is four-tenths of a mile away, and the Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area — a sprawling greenway with trails and water views — is just over half a mile out. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, and this corner of it gives you access to all that scale without the congestion. You're well inside the city limits but positioned close to the Chesapeake border, which means Norfolk and its amenities are equally within reach. It's the kind of neighborhood where people put down roots and stay.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Birchwood Road. Dollar General is half a mile away for quick household runs, and a 7-Eleven is equally close when you need coffee or a fast stop. For a sit-down meal, Pupuseria y Taqueria El Sabor de mi Tierra and J. I. Sports Pub are both within half a mile. Fitness options are genuinely strong for a neighborhood this size — Peacock Pilates 33 is nearby, and CrossFit Rife and East Coast Gold Weightlifting are both under a mile. Diamond Springs Park and the Lake Smith Nature Area round out the outdoor options beautifully.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about as close as a Virginia Beach address gets. Naval Station Norfolk is another sixteen minutes down the road, so whether your orders point to Little Creek or Norfolk, this home keeps your commute short. A VA loan makes ownership here straightforward, and the established neighborhood means you're not trading convenience for character.

For first-time buyers

1712 Birchwood Road offers a manageable 1,409-square-foot footprint — enough space to live comfortably without the overhead of a larger home. The 1954 build gives it solid bones, and the surrounding neighborhood is quiet and walkable. With Diamond Springs Park less than half a mile away and everyday conveniences close by, it's a practical, livable starting point in Virginia Beach.

More buyer questions

How far is 1712 Birchwood Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

It's approximately a three-minute drive — one of the closest residential addresses in Virginia Beach to the installation's main gate. That proximity makes it a natural fit for service members stationed at Little Creek.

How far is 1712 Birchwood Road from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is roughly sixteen minutes away by car, making this home a workable option for sailors stationed there as well, particularly if JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a secondary duty location.

What parks are near 1712 Birchwood Road?

Diamond Springs Park is about four-tenths of a mile away, and the Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area — a large greenway with trails and natural water features — is just over half a mile from the front door.

Is 1712 Birchwood Road 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.

What is the square footage and layout of 1712 Birchwood Road?

The home is 1,409 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1954 as a single-family residential property. It's a compact, efficient layout typical of well-built mid-century homes in this part of Virginia Beach.

Want to know more about 1712 Birchwood Road or explore what ownership looks like in this part of Virginia Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1954

Price / sqft

$213

HOA

None

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10641698

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,409
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room, Workshop
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Front Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2000
Subdivision
DIAMOND SPRING HOMES
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

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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

$1,644/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$88

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

122% of $245,500

City assessment record

Land share of assessed value

61% — $150,000

Improvements $95,500 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$245,000$346,100

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.

712 White Hall LN · 2.7 mi · 1,400 sqft$259,000 sold 2026-05
5465 Lynbrook LNDG · 2.6 mi · 1,382 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-05
713 Crystal Springs CT · 2.7 mi · 1,466 sqft$293,500 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$213

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 14, 2026$300,000
Currently listed$300,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

22% above assessment

Total Assessed

$245,500

Land

$150,000

Improvement

$95,500

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1712 Birchwood Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Bayside Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Bayside Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Bayside (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1712 Birchwood 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.
Is there a gym near 1712 Birchwood Rd?+
Yes — Peacock Pilates 33 is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1712 Birchwood Rd?+
Diamond Springs Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1712 Birchwood Rd?+
Dollar General is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is J. I. Sports Pub (0.5 mi).
Does 1712 Birchwood Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1712 Birchwood 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Carl Early · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10641698

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