Why this home stands out
What sets 1877 Rising Sun Arch apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and neighborhood walkability. Dam Neck Annex sits six minutes from your front door, NAS Oceana is ten, and yet the street itself feels tucked away — a cul-de-sac-style arch address that keeps through-traffic out while putting grocery stores, parks, restaurants, and fitness studios within a short walk or quick drive.
RED MILL FARM and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Rising Sun Arch sits in the southern Virginia Beach corridor — a part of the city that balances suburban comfort with genuine convenience. The surrounding area has a well-established feel, with mature trees, sidewalk-connected streets, and a mix of families and long-term residents who appreciate the location without needing to shout about it. Virginia Beach as a whole is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast: oceanfront recreation, a strong job market anchored in part by the military, and a city government that consistently invests in parks, trails, and public amenities. This particular pocket sits well inland from the resort strip, which means you get the benefits of the city — proximity to the beach, strong infrastructure, diverse dining — without the seasonal congestion. The neighborhood carries a quiet, residential rhythm that makes it easy to settle in and stay.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are almost effortless from 1877 Rising Sun Arch. A Walmart Supercenter is just half a mile away, with a Target Grocery at 0.7 miles and a Publix Super Market at Hickman Place within 0.8 miles — three solid grocery options in under a mile. Senor Fox Mexican Restaurant is two-tenths of a mile away for a quick dinner out, and Red Robin is just 0.3 miles if you're feeding a crowd. Morning coffee is covered by Panera Bread at 0.4 miles or Eddy's Cafe at 0.5. For fitness, Bliss Yoga, Burn Boot Camp, and Planet Fitness are all within half a mile. Ocean Lakes North Park, Red Mill Farms North Park, and Sawyer Lake Estates Park round out the walkable green space options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is a six-minute drive from 1877 Rising Sun Arch, and NAS Oceana is ten — making this address one of the more commute-friendly options in Virginia Beach for active-duty families. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the four-bedroom layout gives you the space to actually spread out between deployments and duty rotations.
For families upgrading
At 2,273 square feet with four bedrooms and 2.1 baths, 1877 Rising Sun Arch gives a growing family real room to breathe. Three grocery stores within a mile, multiple parks within walking distance, and a quiet arch street with minimal through-traffic create the kind of everyday environment that makes the upgrade feel worth it the moment you pull in the driveway.
More buyer questions
How far is 1877 Rising Sun Arch from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately six minutes from 1877 Rising Sun Arch by car, making it one of the closest residential streets to the base in Virginia Beach. NAS Oceana is about ten minutes in the other direction.
What is the square footage and layout of 1877 Rising Sun Arch?
The home offers 2,273 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, built in 1988 as a single-family residential property.
Are there parks near 1877 Rising Sun Arch?
Yes — Ocean Lakes North Park and Red Mill Farms North Park are both 0.3 miles away, and Sawyer Lake Estates Park is 0.4 miles, giving you multiple green-space options within easy walking distance.
Is 1877 Rising Sun Arch in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 1877 Rising Sun Arch?
A VA loan can generally be used to purchase any eligible single-family residential property, and 1877 Rising Sun Arch fits that property type — your lender can confirm eligibility based on your entitlement and the property's appraisal.
Want to know more about 1877 Rising Sun Arch or the surrounding Virginia Beach area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out anytime.
