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5beds
4baths
3,600sqft
8days on market

2228 Starfish Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ActiveResidential · built 1960 · LYNNHAVEN COLONY

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water Access, Dock.

Frontage

Waterfront ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

This is one of Virginia Beach's most charming Coastal homes were beach access and deepwater boating are easy! Located just a block and a half from the beach, the property includes a boat slip with direct access to the deepwater of the Chesapeake Bay. Designed and professionally renovated by custom builder with thoughtful curated detail in every room. Offering 3,600 square feet, this home features a spacious eat-in kitchen, engineered hardwood floors, custom finishes, and a gas fireplace. There are also two bedrooms on the first floor for added convenience. Enjoy an outdoor shower, detached garage workshop with bonus room above, storage shed, two-car garage, and in-ground irrigation system. Rarely does a home offer this combination of coastal charm, beach access, and boating convenience. This is a truly special home! Preferred Lender Bonus: If buyer uses preferred lender, lender will contribute 1% of loan amount towards buyer's closing expenses up to $5,000.

Listing courtesy of Jennifer Cool · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10657055

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1960

Price / sqft

$375

HOA

None

Taxes

$7,139/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10657055

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Approx. sqft
3,600
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
13
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath, Screened Porch, Spare Room, Sun Room, Utility Closet, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Level Flooring, Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage, Farmhouse, Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Fiber Cement
Sustainability
Engineered Wood Products
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy
Waterfront
Deep Water Access,Dock
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
LYNNHAVEN COLONY
Zoning
R10
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Det 1 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

2228 Starfish Road sits in Virginia Beach's 23451 zip code — a five-bedroom, four-bath home built in 1960 with 3,600 square feet of living space. Lynnhaven Colony Park is right outside the door. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about nine minutes away.

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See all Virginia Beach homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23451, homes for sale zoned for Cox High School, and homes for sale zoned for John B. Dey Elementary School. Nearby, look at Lynnhaven homes for sale, Virginia Beach waterfront homes for sale, Virginia Beach condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Virginia Beach.

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Why this home stands out

The numbers here are hard to ignore. Five bedrooms and four full baths across 3,600 square feet give you real breathing room on a lot that backs up to Lynnhaven Colony Park. The 1960 build date means solid bones and a mature neighborhood feel. Beach access is half a mile away. Three gyms, three restaurants, and a coffee shop are all within a few blocks — daily life rarely requires a long drive.

LYNNHAVEN COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Starfish Road sits in one of Virginia Beach's most accessible coastal pockets. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes, many updated over the decades, on lots that feel generous compared to newer subdivisions. Lynnhaven Colony Park anchors the block — it is literally steps from the front door. The Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is just 0.3 miles away, and a public beach access point on W Great Neck Road is half a mile out. This part of the 23451 zip code draws buyers who want water nearby without giving up everyday convenience. Virginia Beach as a city delivers on both counts. The resort strip, Town Center, and the Oceanfront are all reachable without a highway. The city's road network fans out from here in several directions, making cross-town trips manageable. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23451 will notice that this corridor offers a rare mix of park access, beach proximity, and a walkable cluster of shops and restaurants.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Starfish Road. A bp station is 0.2 miles away, and Food Lion is under a mile for a full grocery run. BoBo's Fine Chicken, Simple Eats Restaurant, and Famous Uncle Al's are all within a block — three solid options without moving the car. Lynnhaven Coffee Company is 0.3 miles away for a morning stop. Dunkin' and 7-Eleven are both about 0.4 miles out. For fitness, Energy In Motion, 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, and Hard Work Works Fitness are all within 0.3 miles of the front door.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about nine minutes away by car. NAS Oceana is roughly 13 minutes in the other direction. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Virginia Beach, and the 23451 zip code has a strong track record with appraisals. Five bedrooms means there is space to spread out from day one without waiting on renovations.

For buyers drawn to character

A 1960 build in a mature coastal neighborhood is a different proposition than a new-construction box. The bones are solid, the lot is established, and the street has a settled, unhurried feel. Lynnhaven Colony Park is at your doorstep. The Cape Henry Trail is a short walk. If you are weighing Virginia Beach homes for sale and want a home with a sense of place rather than a freshly poured slab, Starfish Road is worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 2228 Starfish Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive is about nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. The base's main gate is one of the closest in the Virginia Beach area to this address.

How far is 2228 Starfish Road from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is roughly 13 minutes away by car. The route is straightforward with no highway required.

Is 2228 Starfish Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What school zone does 2228 Starfish Road fall in?

Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Cox High School or homes for sale zoned for John B. Dey Elementary School should verify current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Does 2228 Starfish Road have beach access nearby?

Yes — a public beach access point on W Great Neck Road is about half a mile away, and the Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is just 0.3 miles from the front door.

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

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531

High Risk

FEMA flood zone

AE (1% annual chance)

Base flood elevation

7 ft above sea level

Property elevation

4.1 ft above sea level

2.9 ft below BFE

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding. Federal flood insurance is required on most mortgages.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Zone AE 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

Lynnhaven

Lynnhaven is a water-focused section of north Virginia Beach built around the Lynnhaven River system. It sits between the Great Neck corridor and Shore Drive, which is US 60.

$465K

Median sale · 12 mo

$307

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

35

For sale now

$115K

HH income

72.7%

Owner-occupied

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

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Little Creek

Navy

13min·5.5mi

NAS Oceana

Navy

25min·11.6mi

Dam Neck

Navy

29min·14.2mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

23min·15.6mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

25min·15.7mi

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

Payment Calculator

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

$7,994/mo

Principal & interest

$7,005

Property tax

$595

Home insurance

$394

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

Comparables

Asking vs. assessment

183% of $736,000

City assessment record · taxes $7,139/yr

Land share of assessed value

52% — $385,000

Improvements $351,000 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$900,000 – $1,500,000

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.

3212 High Borough CT · 2.2 mi · 3,802 sqft$1,435,000 sold 2026-09
1081 Downshire CHSE · 2.3 mi · 3,400 sqft$1,500,000 sold 2026-06
1036 Downshire CHSE · 2.2 mi · 3,857 sqft$1,030,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,350,000

Price / Sq Ft

$375

Annual Taxes

$7,139

Monthly Tax

$595

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.53%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 10, 2026$1,350,000—
Currently listed—$1,350,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

83% above assessment

Total Assessed

$736,000

Land

$385,000

Improvement

$351,000

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.

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

Is 2228 Starfish Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are John B. Dey Elementary (VaHome School Score 8.6/10), Great Neck Middle (VaHome School Score 9.2/10), Frank W. Cox (VaHome School Score 8.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2228 Starfish Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 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.
Is there a gym near 2228 Starfish Rd?+
Yes — 9Round Kickboxing Fitness is about 0.2 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2228 Starfish Rd?+
Lynnhaven Colony Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2228 Starfish Rd?+
bp is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Sakura Japanese Restaurant (0.1 mi).
Is 2228 Starfish Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water Access,Dock.
Does 2228 Starfish Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2228 Starfish Rd built?+
It was built in 1960, 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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Listing courtesy of Jennifer Cool · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10657055

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2228 Starfish Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10657055 · 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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