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Virginia BeachSANDBRIDGE BEACH2228 Sandfiddler Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10637130 · record updated Jun 7, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$2,395,000
$1,538 / sqft · est. $14,735/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,557sqft
8days on market

2228 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

ActiveResidential · built 1965 · SANDBRIDGE BEACH

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Ocean.

Frontage

Ocean ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this historic and iconic cottage designed by acclaimed architect Lewis Rightmier. The home reflects his signature philosophy of flowing spaces, relaxed coastal living and warm, family-centered design. This beloved oceanfront retreat is ready for new owners to carry on the tradition of living large in a charming cottage by the sea. This is a simple house with 2.5 million dollar view. Offered as-is, the pricing is based on Sandbridge's North End land value. Newer features include a whole-house generator, a heated swimming pool, two hot tubs, an elevator, expansive outdoor living areas and multiple screened porches for enjoying sea breezes, family gatherings and other special events. A truly wonderful property where memories can be made for generations to come.

Listing courtesy of Christopher Dennis · Sandbridge Coastal Real Estate · REIN MLS #10637130

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1965 on Sandfiddler Road puts you less than a mile from the Atlantic in Virginia Beach's quiet Sandbridge corridor — with Dam Neck Annex five minutes away and the kind of low-key coastal lifestyle that's genuinely hard to find.

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Why this home stands out

Sandfiddler Road sits at the southern edge of Virginia Beach where the city thins out into barrier island calm. At 1,557 square feet across four bedrooms, this 1965 home gives you real living space without the density of the resort strip. The lot is your breathing room; the beach access point is under a mile away. It's a rare address that feels removed from the noise while still being minutes from a major military installation.

SANDBRIDGE BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Sandbridge is one of Virginia Beach's best-kept geographic secrets — a slender strip of land flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Heron Ridge to the west, far south of the Atlantic Avenue crowds. The pace here is genuinely different. Neighbors tend to know each other, traffic is light on most days, and the shoreline feels like it belongs to the people who actually live here rather than the summer weekend rush. Virginia Beach as a city offers year-round depth that surprises people who only know it as a summer destination — if you've ever searched for things to do in virginia beach in the winter, Sandbridge's quiet beaches, nearby wildlife refuges, and the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge just to the south answer that question well. The city's broader amenities — Town Center, the Oceanfront boardwalk, major retail corridors along Dam Neck and Holland Roads — are all accessible without being on your doorstep. Sandbridge gives you the best version of coastal Virginia Beach living: present enough to enjoy everything, far enough away to actually exhale.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are simpler than you'd expect for a location this close to the water. Sandbridge Seaside Market is about a mile away and covers your grocery basics without a long drive. When you want a quick meal, Zeros Subs is under a mile out and Sandbridge Island Restaurant is right in the same stretch — solid options for a casual lunch or a low-key dinner. The Public Beach Access Point is only 0.8 miles away, meaning a morning walk to the ocean is a realistic part of your daily routine, not a weekend event. Dam Neck Annex is five minutes by car, and NAS Oceana is roughly thirteen minutes north.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Dam Neck Annex is a five-minute drive from Sandfiddler Road — about as close as you can get while still living in a real neighborhood rather than on-base housing. NAS Oceana is thirteen minutes north. If you're using a VA loan, this location makes the math straightforward: short commute, four bedrooms for a growing family, and a coastal address that holds its appeal across multiple tours.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two full baths in a quiet, low-traffic corridor near the beach is a combination that's harder to find than it sounds. The 1965 construction means solid bones and a lot size that gives kids actual outdoor space. You're under a mile from beach access, and the surrounding Sandbridge area has the kind of neighborhood feel — low density, familiar faces — that makes the upgrade feel worth it.

More buyer questions

How far is 2228 Sandfiddler Rd from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately five minutes by car from 2228 Sandfiddler Rd, making it one of the closest off-base residential streets to the installation. The route is straightforward with no major congestion points.

How far is 2228 Sandfiddler Rd from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is roughly thirteen minutes north of Sandfiddler Road under normal traffic conditions, accessible via Dam Neck Road and connecting routes.

Is 2228 Sandfiddler Rd in a flood zone?

Sandbridge sits on a barrier island landform and portions of the area carry flood zone designations — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific FEMA flood zone classification for this parcel.

What is the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach like as a neighborhood?

Sandbridge is a low-density, residential coastal corridor in the southern part of Virginia Beach, separated from the busy resort strip by several miles. It has a quieter, community-oriented character with direct proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 2228 Sandfiddler Rd?

Sandbridge Seaside Market is approximately one mile from the address and serves as the primary nearby grocery option for Sandfiddler Road residents.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get a straight answer on what Sandfiddler Road looks like for your situation.

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

1965

Price / sqft

$1,538

HOA

None

Taxes

$19,317/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637130

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone VE · base flood elevation 9 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

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

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

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

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$14,735/mo

Principal & interest

$12,427

Property tax

$1,610

Home insurance

$699

PMI

None

HOA

None

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

122% of $1,971,100

City assessment record · taxes $19,317/yr

Land share of assessed value

86% — $1,700,000

Improvements $271,100 · 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

$270,000$970,000

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.

2244 Sandpiper RD · 0.1 mi · 1,824 sqft$970,000 sold 2026-02
320 Sandbridge RD #305 · 0.9 mi · 1,378 sqft$416,000 sold 2026-04
1781 Kitimal DR · 1.8 mi · 1,620 sqft$445,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$2,395,000

Price / Sq Ft

$1538

Annual Taxes

$19,317

Monthly Tax

$1,610

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.81%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 30, 2026$2,395,000
Price reducedJun 4, 2026$2,395,000−$105,000
Currently listed$2,395,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

22% above assessment

Total Assessed

$1,971,100

Land

$1,700,000

Improvement

$271,100

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.

Market tempo

8 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2228 Sandfiddler Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Red Mill Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Princess Anne Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Kellam (GreatSchools 9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2228 Sandfiddler Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone VE with a base flood elevation of 9 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.
Are there parks near 2228 Sandfiddler Rd?+
Public Beach Access Point is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2228 Sandfiddler Rd?+
Sandbridge Seaside Market is about 1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Zeros Subs (0.9 mi).
Is 2228 Sandfiddler Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Ocean.
Does 2228 Sandfiddler Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2228 Sandfiddler Rd built?+
It was built in 1965, 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 Christopher Dennis · Sandbridge Coastal Real Estate · REIN MLS #10637130

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2228 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 · MLS #10637130 · 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.