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Virginia BeachSANDBRIDGE BEACH2228 Sandfiddler Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10637130 · record updated Jul 27, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$2,250,000
$1,445 / sqft · est. $13,941/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,557sqft
59days 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

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath home on Sandfiddler Road in Virginia Beach — less than a mile from the Atlantic and five minutes from Dam Neck Annex. Built in 1965, it offers 1,557 square feet of living space on a property that puts the coast genuinely within reach every single day.

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Why this home stands out

What makes 2228 Sandfiddler Road stand out is the combination of military-base proximity and walkable beach access that's genuinely rare to find together. Dam Neck Annex is a five-minute drive, NAS Oceana is thirteen, and a public beach access point is less than a mile away on foot. For households that want salt air without sacrificing a short commute to base, this address checks both boxes without compromise.

SANDBRIDGE BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Sandfiddler Road sits in the southern stretch of Virginia Beach, in a quiet residential corridor that runs close to the oceanfront without the density of the resort strip. The surrounding area has a laid-back, year-round feel — the kind of neighborhood where people walk to the water in the morning and know their neighbors by name. Homes here were largely built mid-century, giving the streetscape a grounded, established character rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision look. Virginia Beach as a city offers a lot of range: you're near the calmer, less commercialized southern end of the beach, yet the full amenities of one of the largest cities in Virginia are accessible when you need them. The oceanfront, the Boardwalk, Sandbridge, and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge are all part of the broader geography you get to call your backyard. It's a city that rewards people who like outdoor life, and this part of it — south of the resort area, close to the water — is one of the more livable pockets in the entire region.

What's nearby

Daily errands and downtime are both easy from Sandfiddler Road. Zeros Subs is about a mile away when you need a quick, no-fuss lunch. Mellō Beans Beach House — also around a mile out — is the kind of neighborhood coffee shop worth building a morning routine around. Most importantly, a public beach access point sits just 0.8 miles away, meaning the Atlantic Ocean is a short walk or bike ride from your front door on any given day. The combination of casual dining, a solid local coffee spot, and genuine beach access within a one-mile radius is a quality-of-life detail that's hard to overstate.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Dam Neck Annex is five minutes away, and NAS Oceana is a thirteen-minute drive — making 2228 Sandfiddler Road one of the more strategically located addresses in the Virginia Beach area for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the four-bedroom layout gives growing military families the space they actually need, not just the minimum.

For first-time buyers

If you've been waiting for a home that gives you real square footage, a manageable footprint, and a location that genuinely delivers on the Virginia Beach lifestyle promise — this is worth a close look. Four bedrooms and two baths in a 1,557-square-foot home, less than a mile from the beach, is a combination that doesn't come around constantly in this part of the city.

More buyer questions

How far is 2228 Sandfiddler Road from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately five minutes away by car, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base in Virginia Beach. For personnel stationed there, the daily commute is about as short as it gets.

How far is 2228 Sandfiddler Road from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is roughly thirteen minutes by car from Sandfiddler Road. That's a manageable daily drive for personnel stationed at the base, and it keeps you well within the southern Virginia Beach area rather than pushing into the city's more congested corridors.

Is 2228 Sandfiddler Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as coastal Virginia Beach properties vary widely by zone designation.

What is the beach access situation near 2228 Sandfiddler Road?

A public beach access point is located approximately 0.8 miles from the property — close enough to walk or bike on a regular basis. This puts the Atlantic Ocean well within reach without requiring a drive.

Does 2228 Sandfiddler Road have a garage?

Garage details for this property are best confirmed against the current listing data or during a walkthrough, as structural features can vary from what's reflected in public records for mid-century homes like this one.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get honest answers about 2228 Sandfiddler Road and what ownership here could look like for you.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1965

Price / sqft

$1,445

HOA

None

Taxes

$19,317/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637130

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,557
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Screened Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Backup Generator, Ceiling Fan, Hot Tub
Accessibility
Elevator, Grab bars

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Pile
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Front Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Ocean

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SANDBRIDGE BEACH
Zoning
R20
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller, Special Tax Rate

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

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

Flood & environment

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

Explore this neighborhood

Sandbridge

Sandbridge is Virginia Beach's southernmost beach community — a roughly 4.5-mile barrier strip of low-rise coastline that locals often call "Virginia's Outer Banks.

$1.02M

Median sale · 12 mo

$417

Sold $/sq ft

46d

Days on market

79

For sale now

$134K

HH income

82%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

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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

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

$13,941/mo

Principal & interest

$11,675

Property tax

$1,610

Home insurance

$656

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

114% 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

$2,250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$1445

Annual Taxes

$19,317

Monthly Tax

$1,610

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 29, 2026$2,250,000
Price reducedJul 27, 2026$2,250,000−$45,000
Currently listed$2,250,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

14% 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

59 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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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.