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5beds
4baths
3,600sqft
61days 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

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1960

Price / sqft

$388

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

About this home

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

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A spacious five-bedroom, four-bath home built in 1960 and stretching across 3,600 square feet, 2228 Starfish Road sits in Virginia Beach's coveted 23451 zip code — steps from Lynnhaven Colony Park, a handful of great restaurants, and a quick drive to two major military installations.

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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. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Virginia Beach — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. 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

What sets 2228 Starfish Road apart is the rare combination of genuine square footage — 3,600 feet across five bedrooms and four full baths — and a location that puts you within a block of a park, three fitness studios, and multiple dining options, all while keeping JEB Little Creek-Fort Story under ten minutes away. Homes this size, this close to the water corridor and base access, are a distinct find in the 23451 zip code.

LYNNHAVEN COLONY and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Starfish Road sits in one of Virginia Beach's most quietly sought-after coastal pockets, where the streets run close to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and the pace of daily life feels genuinely unhurried. The 23451 zip code carries a reputation for mature tree canopy, established single-family blocks, and easy access to both the bay-side beach accesses and the broader resort strip. Lynnhaven Colony Park is literally at your doorstep, and the Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is just three-tenths of a mile away — meaning morning walks, bike rides, and weekend beach time require almost no planning. Virginia Beach as a city offers the full package: a robust economy anchored in part by military and defense, a dining and entertainment scene that punches well above its weight, and a coastline that draws people from across the mid-Atlantic. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach consistently return to this corner of the city for its balance of neighborhood calm and genuine coastal access.

What's nearby

Daily errands and evening plans are both well covered from 2228 Starfish Road. BoBo's Fine Chicken, Simple Eats Restaurant, and Famous Uncle Al's are all within a tenth of a mile — so weeknight dinners practically solve themselves. Lynnhaven Coffee Company is three blocks away for your morning routine, with Dunkin' and 7-Eleven close behind. Food Lion handles the weekly grocery run at 0.7 miles, and a BP is just 0.2 miles out for quick stops. If staying active matters to you, Energy In Motion, 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, and Hard Work Works Fitness form a fitness corridor within a third of a mile. The W Great Neck Road Public Beach Access is half a mile away for spontaneous bay swims.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is nine minutes from the front door, and NAS Oceana is thirteen — making 2228 Starfish Road a practical anchor for dual-military households or anyone running a tight morning commute to either installation. The five-bedroom floor plan gives you room to spread out, and a VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many expect. Families weighing homes for sale zoned for Cox High School and homes for sale zoned for John B. Dey Elementary School will find this address sits squarely in that zone.

For families upgrading

Five bedrooms and four full baths across 3,600 square feet means everyone gets breathing room — dedicated home-office space, guest quarters, and still enough left over for a proper family gathering area. The 1960 build era means solid bones on a generous lot, and the neighborhood's walkability to parks and restaurants adds lifestyle value that square footage alone can't deliver. This is the kind of address where a growing family actually has room to grow.

More buyer questions

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

The drive from 2228 Starfish Road to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story runs about nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base options for personnel stationed there.

How far is 2228 Starfish Road from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately thirteen minutes from 2228 Starfish Road, a manageable commute for naval aviators and support staff assigned to the base.

What parks and outdoor spaces are near 2228 Starfish Road?

Lynnhaven Colony Park is essentially adjacent to the property, the Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead is 0.3 miles away, and the W Great Neck Road Public Beach Access on the Chesapeake Bay is half a mile out — giving you park, trail, and beach options all within easy walking distance.

Is 2228 Starfish Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 2228 Starfish Road is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

What zip code is 2228 Starfish Road in, and what does that mean for buyers?

The property is in the 23451 zip code, a well-established Virginia Beach coastal corridor — buyers browsing homes for sale in 23451 will find this area consistently competitive because of its proximity to bay beaches, military bases, and the Lynnhaven waterway.

Ready to walk through 2228 Starfish Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Virginia Beach market well — reach out and let's set up a visit.

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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

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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).

$447K

Median sale · 12 mo

$297

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

32

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

$8,240/mo

Principal & interest

$7,238

Property tax

$595

Home insurance

$407

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

190% 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

$1,000,000 – $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.

1414 Five Hill TRL · 1.7 mi · 3,824 sqft$1,000,000 sold 2026-08
1641 Dey Cove DR · 2.2 mi · 3,602 sqft$1,210,000 sold 2026-08
3769 Little Neck PT · 1.8 mi · 3,256 sqft$1,075,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,395,000

Price / Sq Ft

$388

Annual Taxes

$7,139

Monthly Tax

$595

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.51%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$1,395,000—
Price reducedAug 19, 2026$1,395,000−$54,000
Currently listed—$1,395,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

90% 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

61 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 9.4/10), Great Neck Middle (VaHome School Score 9/10), Frank W. Cox (VaHome School Score 8/10). 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.

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2228 Starfish Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 · MLS #10640685 · 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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