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1840 Olympic DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23453 - Main photo
3beds
2.1baths
1,716sqft
39days on market

1840 Olympic Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

SoldResidential · built 1978 · LAKE PLACID

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1978

Price / sqft

$262

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,442/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10642335

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,716
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Assigned Storage, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Satellite Dish

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump W/A
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1815
Subdivision
LAKE PLACID
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Unit Gar, 1 Space, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

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

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the established Lake Placid neighborhood of Virginia Beach. Step inside to an open and inviting layout featuring a spacious living area with a cozy fireplace and an updated kitchen that flows seamlessly into the main living spaces, making it perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Just off the main living area, you'll find a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, or flex space, along with a convenient laundry room, half bath, and access to the attached one-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a private ensuite with an updated bathroom, while two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath provide plenty of room for family and guests. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home truly shines outdoors with a large backyard designed for relaxation and entertaining, featuring a sparkling saltwater in-ground pool, charming koi pond, pergola, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, military bases, beaches, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, and location.

Listing courtesy of Racheal Pridgen · Keller Williams Town Center · REIN MLS #10642335

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

Meet 1840 Olympic Drive — a 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home in Virginia Beach built in 1978, offering 1,716 square feet just six minutes from NAS Oceana. Groceries, a park, and a craft brewery are all within half a mile, making daily life genuinely convenient.

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See all Virginia Beach homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23453, homes for sale zoned for Landstown High School, and homes for sale zoned for Strawbridge Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Virginia Beach — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Lake Placid homes for sale, Virginia Beach waterfront homes for sale, Virginia Beach condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Virginia Beach.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1840 Olympic Drive apart is its rare trifecta of proximity: NAS Oceana six minutes away, Dam Neck Annex nine minutes out, and a walkable pocket of everyday essentials right at the end of the block. For a 1978-built home in this zip code, that combination of military access and neighborhood infrastructure is hard to match among Virginia Beach homes for sale.

LAKE PLACID and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, yet individual pockets of it feel genuinely neighborhood-scaled — and the area around Olympic Drive is a good example of that. The surrounding streets are quiet and residential, lined with mature trees and homes from the late 1970s and early 1980s that give the area a settled, established feel. You're in the western interior of the city, away from the tourist corridor but still within a reasonable drive of the oceanfront when you want it. The broader Castleton area has a practical, unpretentious character — people here tend to know their neighbors, walk to the corner store, and grab a beer at the local brewery without making a production of it. City services, parks, and everyday retail are all close, and the road network makes commuting to either base fast and straightforward. If you're comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach, this part of the city offers a grounded, livable alternative to higher-traffic corridors.

What's nearby

Daily errands barely require a car from 1840 Olympic Drive. Millers is 0.2 miles away and covers both grocery runs and your morning coffee. BP is equally close for quick stops. When it's time to eat, Ready Room and PMS Deli are both within 0.2 miles — solid neighborhood spots that regulars swear by. Young Veterans Brewing Company is just 0.5 miles out, a natural end-of-week destination. Lake Placid Park is a short walk at 0.2 miles, and Buyrn Farm Park adds more green space a mile away. Fitness options are plentiful too: Grappler's Garage, The Iron Asylum Gym - Castleton, and Porrada Barbell are all within a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Six minutes to NAS Oceana and nine to Dam Neck Annex — 1840 Olympic Drive sits in one of the tightest commute windows you'll find in this zip code. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the established neighborhood means you're moving into a place that already works, not one you have to build from scratch.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring homes for sale in 23453, 1840 Olympic Drive offers a practical entry point: three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and over 1,700 square feet in a neighborhood where walkable groceries, a park, and a brewery are already part of the package. The bones are solid, and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting.

More buyer questions

How far is 1840 Olympic Drive from NAS Oceana?

The drive is roughly six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is about nine minutes in the other direction.

What school zone does 1840 Olympic Drive fall in?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Landstown High School and homes for sale zoned for Strawbridge Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Is 1840 Olympic Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Always review that information and discuss it with your agent before making decisions.

Does the neighborhood near Olympic Drive have walkable amenities?

Yes — Millers grocery, BP, Ready Room, PMS Deli, and Lake Placid Park are all within 0.2 miles. Young Veterans Brewing Company is half a mile away, and three gyms are within a mile.

What is the property type and size at 1840 Olympic Drive?

It's a residential single-family home built in 1978, with 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and 1,716 square feet of living space in Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 1840 Olympic Drive fits your timeline and goals.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

70-75 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

Explore this neighborhood

Lake Placid

Lake Placid is an established Virginia Beach neighborhood built around its namesake lake, set off London Bridge Boulevard near Dam Neck Road in the 23453 ZIP code, with Holland Road and Lynnhaven Parkway among the nearby corridors.

$450K

Median sale · 12 mo

$255

Sold $/sq ft

17d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$125K

HH income

92.5%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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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

$2,753/mo

Principal & interest

$2,335

Property tax

$287

Home insurance

$131

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

127% of $354,800

City assessment record · taxes $3,442/yr

Land share of assessed value

37% — $130,000

Improvements $224,800 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$379,000 – $442,000

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.

2570 Hartley ST · 2.3 mi · 1,727 sqft$395,000 sold 2026-08
2574 Hartley ST · 2.3 mi · 1,727 sqft$442,000 sold 2026-07
2578 Hartley ST · 2.3 mi · 1,727 sqft$399,900 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$450,000

Price / Sq Ft

$262

Annual Taxes

$3,442

Monthly Tax

$287

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.76%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 6, 2026$450,000—
SoldSep 14, 2026$450,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

27% above assessment

Total Assessed

$354,800

Land

$130,000

Improvement

$224,800

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

Is 1840 Olympic Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Strawbridge Elementary (VaHome School Score 9.5/10), Corporate Landing Middle (VaHome School Score 6.3/10), Landstown (VaHome School Score 7.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1840 Olympic Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 1840 Olympic Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1840 Olympic Dr built?+
It was built in 1978, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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