Why this home stands out
What sets 1944 Popes Head Arch apart is its combination of compact, manageable square footage and an almost absurdly convenient location. Harris Teeter is four-tenths of a mile away. So is Starbucks. So are three different restaurants. You're not trading walkability for affordability here — you're getting both, tucked into a quiet residential street in Virginia Beach's Chesapeake border corridor.
ALEXANDRIA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Popes Head Arch sits in the western reaches of Virginia Beach, Virginia, close to the Chesapeake city line — a part of town that locals know for its low-key, established feel and surprisingly easy access to everyday conveniences. The surrounding streets are lined with single-family homes from the late 1980s, giving the area a cohesive, mature character without the cookie-cutter sameness of newer master-planned communities. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in the state, and this corner of it offers a quieter residential pace while still connecting you quickly to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The Greenbrier corridor is just minutes away, bringing a full retail and dining ecosystem within easy reach. Commuters appreciate the central positioning — Interstate 64 access keeps Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth all within a reasonable drive. If you want the space and stability of Virginia Beach homeownership without living deep in the resort-area traffic patterns, the western side of the city delivers exactly that.
What's nearby
Everyday life runs smoothly from this address. Harris Teeter and DG Market are both 0.4 miles away for grocery runs, and Royal Farm Convenience Store is just 0.6 miles out for quick stops. Dinner options within the same short radius include Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, America's Greatest Wings & Gyro, and Bronco Mexican Grill — all under half a mile. Coffee is equally well covered: Starbucks Coffee Company and Sun Flour Cafe are 0.4 miles away, with Ginger Sweets Pastry Cafe another block out. For fitness, Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier, Dawn Pilates Studio, and Anytime Fitness are all close. Alexandria Park, Field 4, and City View Park round out the outdoor options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is just four minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a 13-minute drive — making 1944 Popes Head Arch a genuinely practical choice for military households. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom home even more accessible, and the central Virginia Beach location keeps multiple installations within an easy commute no matter where orders take you next.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 1,648 square feet gives you real, livable space without the upkeep burden of a much larger home. The 1988 build means the bones are solid and the layout is functional. Add in grocery stores, coffee shops, and parks all within half a mile, and you have a home that makes daily life genuinely easy — a great foundation for a first chapter of homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 1944 Popes Head Arch from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 13 minutes away by car from 1944 Popes Head Arch. The route connects through the western Virginia Beach and Chesapeake corridor, making it a manageable daily commute.
How far is 1944 Popes Head Arch from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about 4 minutes from this address — one of the closest base-to-home relationships you'll find in this part of Virginia Beach.
What grocery stores are near 1944 Popes Head Arch?
Harris Teeter and DG Market are both 0.4 miles away, and Royal Farm Convenience Store is 0.6 miles out — giving you solid options for full grocery trips and quick pick-ups alike.
Is 1944 Popes Head Arch 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 discussing it with your agent.
What is the property type and size at 1944 Popes Head Arch?
1944 Popes Head Arch is a residential single-family home with 3 bedrooms, 2.1 bathrooms, and 1,648 square feet of living space, built in 1988.
Want to know more about 1944 Popes Head Arch or the surrounding Virginia Beach neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
