Why this home stands out
What sets 1781 Barkading Lane apart is its combination of generous square footage for a late-1970s build and an unusually walkable pocket of Virginia Beach. Three parks land within a third of a mile, grocery options multiply within a half-mile, and two military installations — USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — sit within a short commute. The lot puts you close to everything without sacrificing a residential feel.
CHARLESTOWNE WOODS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Barkading Lane sits in a quiet, established section of Virginia Beach's Kempsville corridor — one of the city's most centrally located districts, where mature trees line residential streets and neighbors tend to stay for years. The surrounding blocks carry the character of a community that grew up together in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with solid brick-and-frame homes, generous lot spacing, and a pace that feels unhurried even though I-64 access and the broader city grid are never far. Virginia Beach itself spans from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic, but this inland pocket trades boardwalk buzz for practical livability — shorter commutes, less seasonal traffic, and a genuine neighborhood rhythm. Families comparing Virginia Beach homes for sale often land in this zip code precisely because it delivers city amenities without the congestion of the resort corridor. The 23464 area is also well-served by parks, which makes daily life here feel more spacious than the lot lines alone would suggest.
What's nearby
Everyday errands barely require a car from 1781 Barkading Lane. Walmart Neighborhood Market, Dollar General, and Food Lion all sit within 0.6 miles, so a quick grocery run is genuinely quick. When you want to eat out, Da Lick, Domino's Pizza, and Subway are each about a half-mile away. Coffee is equally convenient — 17 Hands Coffee, McDonald's, and Pinup Coffee Co Cafe at Farmhouse are all within 0.6 miles. Fitness options are strong too: The Iron Asylum Gym - Kempsville, VB KidFit, and Elite Performance Lab LLC cluster nearby. Best of all, Brigadoon Woods Park is just 0.1 miles away, Woodbridge Wildlife Park is 0.3 miles out, and Brigadoon Park rounds out the green space at 0.5 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly six minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about fourteen — a pairing that works well for dual-military households or anyone who wants flexibility between installations. A VA loan can make financing straightforward, and the central Virginia Beach location keeps most base-adjacent amenities well within reach without a long daily drive.
More buyer questions
How far is 1781 Barkading Lane from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately six minutes away by car, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 1781 Barkading Lane from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 14 minutes away, a manageable daily commute that keeps this Virginia Beach address accessible to one of the region's largest naval employers.
What parks are near 1781 Barkading Lane?
Brigadoon Woods Park is just 0.1 miles away, Woodbridge Wildlife Park is 0.3 miles out, and Brigadoon Park sits about a half-mile from the front door — three distinct green spaces all within easy walking distance.
Is 1781 Barkading Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23464 area.
Where is 1781 Barkading Lane relative to homes for sale in 23464?
This address sits squarely within the 23464 zip code, one of Virginia Beach's most centrally positioned zip codes — if you're browsing homes for sale in 23464, Barkading Lane represents the established, park-adjacent side of that market.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get the full picture on 1781 Barkading Lane and what it takes to make it yours.
