Why this home stands out
What sets 1816 Mullholand Drive apart is the rare combination of military-base proximity and genuine neighborhood calm. Dam Neck Annex is a four-minute drive, NAS Oceana is seven, and yet the street itself feels removed from the noise — flanked by parks, close to solid grocery options, and surrounded by the kind of established 1980s construction that tends to mean mature trees and settled lots rather than cookie-cutter newness.
OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the southwest pocket around the 23454 zip code has a character all its own — residential without being remote, suburban without feeling sterile. The streets here were built out in the 1980s and early 1990s, giving the area a settled, lived-in quality: mature landscaping, wider lots, and neighbors who tend to stay. Ocean Lakes East Park, Malbon Acres Park, and Culver Park are all within a third of a mile, so morning walks and weekend afternoons outdoors are genuinely easy. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often land here because the balance of access and quiet is hard to match — you're close to the oceanfront, close to the bases, and close to a full lineup of shops and restaurants without being in the thick of tourist traffic. The city's extensive trail network and beach access points are a short drive away, and the overall pace of this corner of Virginia Beach rewards people who want real community, not just a convenient address.
What's nearby
Daily life at 1816 Mullholand Drive runs smoothly. Groceries are covered three ways: Lidl is 0.6 miles out, Publix Super Market at Hickman Place is 0.8 miles, and Walmart Supercenter is under a mile. For meals, Malbon Bros. Corner Mart BBQ and Catering is just half a mile away, with New Realm Brewing Co. and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews both at 0.6 miles. Coffee and quick stops are easy at Panera Bread or McDonald's, each under a mile. Fitness options include Bliss Yoga, HOTWORX Virginia Beach Red Mill, and Onelife Fitness Red Mill — all within 0.8 miles. And with Ocean Lakes East Park, Malbon Acres Park, and Culver Park all within 0.3 miles, green space is practically out the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is four minutes away and NAS Oceana is seven — commute math doesn't get much easier than that. A VA loan can make this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home even more accessible, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not starting over every PCS cycle. Three parks within a third of a mile give families room to decompress after long duty days.
More buyer questions
How far is 1816 Mullholand Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately four minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find among Virginia Beach homes for sale in this price tier. NAS Oceana is about seven minutes in the opposite direction, giving the address dual-base convenience.
What grocery stores are closest to 1816 Mullholand Drive?
Lidl is 0.6 miles away, Publix Super Market at Hickman Place is 0.8 miles, and Walmart Supercenter is just under a mile — three solid options all reachable in a few minutes.
Are there parks within walking distance of 1816 Mullholand Drive?
Yes — Ocean Lakes East Park is 0.2 miles away, and both Malbon Acres Park and Culver Park are 0.3 miles out, making this one of the more park-rich blocks among homes for sale in 23454.
Is 1816 Mullholand Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Your agent can walk you through what that designation means for insurance and financing.
What is the property type and size at 1816 Mullholand Drive?
It's a single-family residential home built in 1987, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,500 square feet of living space in Virginia Beach.
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