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1861 Bernstein DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23454 - Main photo
$440,000
$313 / sqft · est. $2,742/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,405sqft
1days on market

1861 Bernstein Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

SoldResidential · built 1989 · OCEAN LAKES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in the desirable Ocean Lakes community, offering breathtaking unobstructed water views from the expansive backyard. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, this home features an open-concept floor plan with a spacious kitchen flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas. Recent improvements include brand-new siding installed in 2025 and fresh interior paint, making this home truly move-in ready.

Listing courtesy of Riya Thorson · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10633905

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

1861 Bernstein Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Virginia Beach's Ocean Lakes neighborhood, built in 1989 and offering 1,405 square feet of living space. Three parks sit within a short walk, and Dam Neck Annex is just three minutes away.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1861 Bernstein Drive apart is its rare combination of neighborhood calm and genuine convenience. Three separate parks are within 0.3 miles, giving you green space practically at your doorstep. Add a grocery store, a gym, and multiple dining options all within a mile, and you have a home where everyday errands and weekend downtime are equally well served — without sacrificing proximity to two major military installations.

OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Ocean Lakes is one of Virginia Beach's most established residential communities, tucked into the southern end of the city near the Oceana corridor. Streets here are tree-lined and walkable, and the neighborhood carries the kind of settled, lived-in character that newer developments rarely replicate. Neighbors tend to stay for years, which gives the area a genuine sense of community rather than constant turnover. If you've been searching through houses for sale virginia beach va and wondering where stability and convenience actually overlap, Ocean Lakes is a strong answer. The broader Virginia Beach context matters too — you're well inside the city limits, which means full access to city services, parks programming, and the coastal lifestyle the region is known for, while still being insulated from the busiest tourist corridors. The Red Mill area just to the west adds a layer of retail and dining that keeps daily life low-effort.

What's nearby

Culver Park, Box Elder Arch Park, and Da Vinci Park are all within 0.3 miles — a genuine walkable park cluster that's unusual even by Virginia Beach standards. When you need groceries, Lidl is 0.8 miles away. Onelife Fitness at Red Mill is the same distance if you prefer a dedicated gym. For food, you've got solid variety close by: Gran Maya Mexican Grill and Fuddruckers are both around the corner, and Arby's is there for quick stops. Town Center Cold Pressed Red Mill rounds out the coffee and juice options nearby. Everything you need for a typical week is reachable without getting on a highway.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Dam Neck Annex is a three-minute drive from 1861 Bernstein Drive — as close as it gets without living on base. NAS Oceana is eight minutes out. For active-duty families weighing BAH and commute time together, this address checks both boxes cleanly. A VA loan makes the path to ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not buying into constant churn.

For first-time buyers

At 1,405 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 1861 Bernstein Drive is a right-sized first home — enough space to grow into without the overhead of a larger property. Ocean Lakes is a well-established neighborhood where you can buy a house for sale virginia beach without the uncertainty of an up-and-coming area. Parks are steps away, groceries are under a mile, and the commute to either nearby base is minimal.

More buyer questions

How far is 1861 Bernstein Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately 3 minutes by car from 1861 Bernstein Drive, making it one of the closest off-base addresses you'll find to that installation. The short commute is a meaningful daily quality-of-life factor for personnel assigned there.

How far is 1861 Bernstein Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is about 8 minutes away by car. That puts 1861 Bernstein Drive within easy reach of both major installations in the southern Virginia Beach corridor.

What parks are near 1861 Bernstein Drive?

Three parks — Culver Park, Box Elder Arch Park, and Da Vinci Park — are all within 0.3 miles of the address. It's an unusually dense cluster of green space for a residential street, and all three are walkable from the front door.

Is 1861 Bernstein Drive 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 speaking with your insurance agent before closing.

Does the Ocean Lakes neighborhood have an HOA?

HOA status can vary by section within Ocean Lakes, so it's worth confirming the specific terms that apply to 1861 Bernstein Drive during the due-diligence period. Your agent can pull that detail from the current disclosure documents.

Curious about 1861 Bernstein Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Ocean Lakes well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1989

Price / sqft

$313

HOA fee

$37/mo

Taxes

$3,521/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10633905

HOA association includes

PlaygroundsPool

$37/mo HOA fee · N/A · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,405
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
OCEAN LAKES
Zoning
R5D
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

65-70 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

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South Shore Estates is a lakefront neighborhood in southeastern Virginia Beach, set off General Booth Boulevard near Nimmo Parkway and the Red Mill area, within the 23454 zip code.

$775K

Median sale · 12 mo

$263

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$128K

HH income

85.9%

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

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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

$2,742/mo

Principal & interest

$2,283

Property tax

$293

Home insurance

$128

PMI

None

HOA

$37

Estimate only. 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

121% of $363,000

City assessment record · taxes $3,521/yr

Land share of assessed value

48% — $173,000

Improvements $190,000 · 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

$420,000 – $440,000

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.

1824 Bernstein DR · 0.1 mi · 1,405 sqft$429,000 sold 2026-02
1064 Gershwin CT · 0.2 mi · 1,432 sqft$429,000 sold 2026-03
1872 Gershwin DR · 0.2 mi · 1,432 sqft$430,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$440,000

Price / Sq Ft

$313

Annual Taxes

$3,521

Monthly Tax

$293

HOA fee

$37 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.80%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$440,000—
Price increasedMay 29, 2026$440,000+$5,000
SoldMay 28, 2026$440,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

21% above assessment

Total Assessed

$363,000

Land

$173,000

Improvement

$190,000

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 1861 Bernstein Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Three Oaks Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Corporate Landing Middle (GreatSchools 9/10), Ocean Lakes (GreatSchools 8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1861 Bernstein Dr 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 1861 Bernstein Dr?+
Yes — Onelife Fitness - Red Mill is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1861 Bernstein Dr?+
Culver Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1861 Bernstein Dr?+
Lidl is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is Fuddruckers (0.8 mi).
Does 1861 Bernstein Dr have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A. Association amenities on record include: Playgrounds, Pool.
When was 1861 Bernstein Dr built?+
It was built in 1989, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Riya Thorson · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10633905

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1861 Bernstein Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 · MLS #10633905 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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