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Virginia BeachLYNNHAVEN COLONY2228 Starfish Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10640685 · record updated Jul 20, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$1,449,000
$403 / sqft · est. $8,536/mo →
5beds
4baths
3,600sqft
46days 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

The listing, in the seller's words

5 Bedrooms | 4 Baths | 3,600± Sq. Ft. | Deeded Boat Slip | Chesapeake Bay Access | Discover the perfect blend of beach and boating lifestyle in this custom-built 5-bedroom, 4-bath coastal retreat offering approximately 3,600 square feet of beautifully crafted living space. Inspired by classic Key West architecture, this warm and inviting home features engineered hardwood floors, custom finishes, and a gas fireplace. Located just a block and a half from the beach, the property also includes a deeded boat slip with direct access to the deep waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy an outdoor shower, detached 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. Whether as a primary residence or vacation retreat, this is Chesapeake Bay living at its finest.

Listing courtesy of Steven Southerland · Southerland Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10640685

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

2228 Starfish Road is a spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath home in Virginia Beach, offering 3,600 square feet of living space built in 1960 — just steps from the water, minutes from two military bases, and surrounded by restaurants, fitness studios, and beach access.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2228 Starfish Road apart is the combination of serious square footage and an address that puts you within a short walk of the Atlantic coast, local dining, and multiple fitness options. At 3,600 square feet across five bedrooms and four baths, this 1960-built home offers the kind of room-to-grow footprint that's genuinely hard to find this close to the beach in Virginia Beach.

LYNNHAVEN COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Starfish Road sits in one of Virginia Beach's most coveted coastal pockets — a quiet residential stretch where the ocean lifestyle isn't a weekend trip, it's just Tuesday. The surrounding streets have the unhurried feel of an established beach community, with mature lots, a mix of original mid-century homes and thoughtfully updated properties, and neighbors who tend to stick around for decades. Lynnhaven Colony Park is literally at your doorstep, and the Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is just a short walk away. Virginia Beach as a city gives you the best of both worlds: a genuine coastal identity with the full infrastructure of a major metro — world-class medical, a thriving restaurant scene, and one of the most military-friendly communities on the East Coast. From Starfish Road, you're connected to all of it without sacrificing the calm of a neighborhood that still feels like home.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 2228 Starfish Road. BoBo's Fine Chicken, Simple Eats Restaurant, and Famous Uncle Al's are all within 0.1 miles — dinner sorted without moving the car. Lynnhaven Coffee Company is a quick 0.3-mile walk for your morning cup, and Dunkin' and 7-Eleven are close behind. Groceries are covered by Food Lion at 0.7 miles. Fitness is almost embarrassingly convenient: Energy In Motion, 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, and Hard Work Works Fitness are all within 0.3 miles. And when you want sand and surf, W Great Neck Road Public Beach Access is just half a mile away.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a 9-minute drive from 2228 Starfish Road, and NAS Oceana is about 13 minutes out — making this address a strong fit for active-duty families who want a short commute without living on base. Five bedrooms means room for a growing family, a home office, or visiting relatives during PCS season. A VA loan can make this kind of square footage very attainable.

For families upgrading

If your current home feels like it's shrinking, 2228 Starfish Road offers a genuine upgrade path. Five bedrooms and four full baths across 3,600 square feet gives everyone space to spread out — and the walkable beach access, nearby parks, and restaurant-lined streets mean the neighborhood does a lot of the lifestyle heavy lifting for you.

More buyer questions

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

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 9 minutes by car from 2228 Starfish Road, making it one of the more conveniently located addresses for personnel assigned to that installation.

How far is 2228 Starfish Road from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is about 13 minutes from 2228 Starfish Road — a manageable daily commute for aviators and support staff assigned to the base.

Is 2228 Starfish Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 2228 Starfish Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — we recommend reviewing that section and consulting FEMA's flood map service for the most current designation.

What is the walkability like around 2228 Starfish Road?

Walkability is a genuine strength here — restaurants, coffee shops, a park, fitness studios, and beach access are all within half a mile, making it easy to handle everyday errands and leisure on foot.

Does 2228 Starfish Road have an HOA?

HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section of this page — check there for the most accurate and current information.

Want to walk through 2228 Starfish Road or get your questions answered? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk.

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

1960

Price / sqft

$403

HOA

None

Taxes

$7,139/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640685

Association amenities

Boat SlipCableWater

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Approx. sqft
3,600
Stories
2
Flooring
Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
13
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Screened Porch, Spare Room, Utility Closet, Utility Room, Workshop
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Level Flooring

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod, Cottage
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, Hot Water, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2800
Subdivision
LYNNHAVEN COLONY
Zoning
R10
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

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-oriented section of northern Virginia Beach built around the Lynnhaven River system, set between the Great Neck corridor and Shore Drive (US 60).

$450K

Median sale · 12 mo

$301

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

43

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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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

$8,536/mo

Principal & interest

$7,519

Property tax

$595

Home insurance

$423

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

197% of $736,000

City assessment record · taxes $7,139/yr

Land share of assessed value

52% — $385,000

Improvements $351,000 · 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

$1,000,000$1,800,000

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.

2579 Landview CIR · 1.5 mi · 3,600 sqft$1,030,000 sold 2026-05
1708 Rally DR · 1.8 mi · 3,558 sqft$1,000,000 sold 2026-08
3769 Little Neck PT · 1.8 mi · 3,256 sqft$1,075,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,449,000

Price / Sq Ft

$403

Annual Taxes

$7,139

Monthly Tax

$595

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.49%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$1,449,000
Price reducedJul 20, 2026$1,449,000−$51,000
Currently listed$1,449,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

97% 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

46 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 Starfish Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are John B. Dey Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10), Great Neck Middle (GreatSchools 8/10), Frank W. Cox (GreatSchools 7/10). 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

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Steven Southerland · Southerland Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10640685

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