Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the land. At 1.47 acres, 2452 Laurel Cove DR offers a scale of outdoor space that's uncommon inside Virginia Beach city limits — room for gardens, outbuildings, or simply a backyard that doesn't feel like a postage stamp. The 1974 construction means solid bones and established mature trees, while the four-bedroom layout gives everyone in the household their own corner of the house.
LAUREL COVE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Laurel Cove is a quiet, established pocket of Virginia Beach where the lots run large and the streets stay low-traffic. The neighborhood has a settled, residential feel — think mature tree canopy, spacious setbacks, and neighbors who've been around long enough to wave hello. It sits in the northern part of the city, which keeps you close to the Chesapeake Bay waterfront without the premium price tags of the oceanfront corridors. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most populated cities in Virginia, but its sheer size means different neighborhoods genuinely feel different. Laurel Cove leans residential and grounded rather than resort-adjacent. If you've been browsing virginia beach town center condos for sale and found them too dense or too vertical, this neighborhood offers the opposite experience — horizontal space, privacy, and a pace that slows down the moment you pull into the driveway. The city's infrastructure, dining, and recreation are all within easy reach, but day-to-day life here feels distinctly suburban.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Laurel Cove. Both a Food Lion and a Harris Teeter sit within 0.8 miles, so grocery runs stay quick. When you'd rather let someone else cook, Racha Thai Cuisine, Havana, and Sunrise Cafe are all within 0.6 miles — a solid lineup for a weeknight dinner or a lazy Sunday brunch. Coffee is covered by Starbucks at 0.7 miles. For fitness, you have real options: Fishtail Yoga, Parkside Pilates, and the Great Neck Recreation Center are all within 0.7 miles. Laurel Cove Park is just 0.5 miles away, and Colonial Oaks Park adds another green space option at 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is eight minutes from the front door — one of the shortest commutes you'll find in a neighborhood with this much land. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is 13 minutes out. If you're using a VA loan and stretching your BAH, a 1.47-acre lot at this distance from two major installations is a combination that doesn't come up often. Virginia Beach's northern corridor is a smart place to plant roots between deployments.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 1.47 acres means the kids have room — inside and out. The 2,150-square-foot floor plan gives everyone defined space without feeling like a sprawling maintenance project, and the oversized lot opens up possibilities that tighter suburban lots simply can't offer: a playset with real run-around room, a vegetable garden, a firepit area, or all three. Laurel Cove's low-traffic streets add another layer of comfort for families.
More buyer questions
How far is 2452 Laurel Cove DR from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 8 minutes by car from this address, making it one of the more convenient commutes available in a neighborhood with acreage-sized lots. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the beach-corridor congestion.
How far is 2452 Laurel Cove DR from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 13 minutes away, heading toward the northern tip of Virginia Beach. It's a manageable daily drive with minimal highway dependency.
What is the lot size at 2452 Laurel Cove DR?
The lot measures 1.47 acres, which is notably large for a residential property inside Virginia Beach city limits. That scale gives you meaningful outdoor space and a level of privacy that smaller suburban lots can't replicate.
Is 2452 Laurel Cove DR in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What parks are near 2452 Laurel Cove DR?
Laurel Cove Park is 0.5 miles away and Colonial Oaks Park is 0.6 miles out, giving you two accessible green spaces within easy walking or biking distance of the front door.
Want to walk the lot and get a feel for the space? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set something up.
