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2881 Einstein DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23456 - Main photo
$550,000
$324 / sqft · est. $3,412/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,696sqft
2days on market

2881 Einstein Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

SoldResidential · built 2003 · WEST NECK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Thoughtfully updated and beautifully maintained, this home in a sought-after 55+ community offers the perfect blend of comfort, style and peace of mind. Over $170,000 in improvements have been completed since 2021, including a stunning kitchen renovation, luxurious primary bath remodel, new architectural roof, Low-E windows and doors, Trex composite deck, LVP floors, custom closet systems, fencing, sprinkler system, garage door and more. The bright, welcoming interior features updated lighting, added kitchen island and flexible living spaces designed for easy everyday living. Enjoy relaxing outdoors on the spacious deck overlooking the beautifully maintained yard with new landscaping and fencing. With major functional and cosmetic updates already done, this is an opportunity to simply move in and enjoy all this active adult community has to offer

Listing courtesy of Kimberly Denton · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10637688

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

2881 Einstein Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in Virginia Beach, built in 2003 and offering 1,696 square feet of comfortable living space. With NAS Oceana just 13 minutes away and Dam Neck Annex 14 minutes out, this address works hard for military households.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2881 Einstein Drive apart is its sweet spot between two major installations and the everyday conveniences of the Princess Anne corridor. At 1,696 square feet, the layout gives you room to breathe without the upkeep overhead of a much larger home. Built in 2003, the bones are solid and the era means you're getting modern construction standards without the premium of a brand-new build.

WEST NECK and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Einstein Drive sits in the southern reaches of Virginia Beach, in the broad Princess Anne district — a part of the city that trades the boardwalk buzz for quieter residential streets and genuine neighborhood character. This is Virginia Beach away from the tourist strip: tree-lined roads, newer subdivisions, and a pace that feels genuinely livable year-round. If you've been browsing beach houses for sale in virginia beach and wondering whether you can get space and convenience without the oceanfront price tag, this part of the city tends to answer that question well. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, and its southern half carries a different energy — more suburban, more family-oriented, and surprisingly well-connected to both the coast and the region's major employers. The zip code 23456 places you close to the Courthouse area, with city government services, parks, and retail all within a short drive.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Einstein Drive. The Landstown Commons shopping area is just a few minutes west, putting a full-service grocery store, pharmacy, and a solid lineup of casual dining within easy reach. Lynnhaven Parkway and Dam Neck Road form a practical grid that keeps you connected without long surface-road slogs. For outdoor time, First Landing State Park and the oceanfront are both reachable in under 25 minutes. The nearby Princess Anne Recreation Center adds fitness and community programming close to home, and the broader Courthouse area gives you access to city services without a long commute.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is 13 minutes from the front door, and Dam Neck Annex is just 14 — two of Hampton Roads' most active installations within a single commute window. A VA loan can make a home like this especially accessible, and the southern Virginia Beach location means you're well-positioned whether your orders point toward Oceana's flight line or Dam Neck's specialized commands. Stable, well-built, and close to base: that combination is hard to beat.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring homes for sale virginia beach virginia for the first time, 2881 Einstein Drive offers a practical entry point — 1,696 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths, and a 2003 build year that means fewer surprises than older stock. The Princess Anne area is one of Virginia Beach's more approachable neighborhoods for first-time buyers, with a mix of well-maintained homes and a community feel that makes it easy to put down roots.

More buyer questions

How far is 2881 Einstein Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately 13 minutes from 2881 Einstein Drive under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient addresses in Virginia Beach for personnel assigned there.

How far is 2881 Einstein Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is about 14 minutes away, so households with assignments at either installation can reach both without a difficult commute.

What is the neighborhood like around Einstein Drive in Virginia Beach?

The area is part of the Princess Anne district in southern Virginia Beach — a quieter, more residential part of the city with newer subdivisions, accessible retail, and a community-oriented feel distinct from the oceanfront corridor.

Is 2881 Einstein Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What can you tell me about the age and construction of the home at 2881 Einstein Drive?

The home was built in 2003, placing it in an era of modern building codes with standard features like engineered lumber framing and updated electrical and plumbing systems — a meaningful advantage over much older Virginia Beach housing stock.

Want to know more about 2881 Einstein Drive or the surrounding Princess Anne area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.

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

2003

Price / sqft

$324

HOA fee

$70/mo

Taxes

$3,928/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637688

HOA association includes

ClubhouseExercise RmGround Maint

$70/mo HOA fee · N/A · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,696
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WEST NECK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Residential 55+ Community, Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

West Neck

West Neck is one of southern Virginia Beach's most distinctive master-planned communities, best known for The Villages at West Neck — the city's first age-qualified (55+) active-adult community — wrapped around the Signature at West Neck, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer.

$520K

Median sale · 12 mo

$236

Sold $/sq ft

8d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$140K

HH income

95.1%

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

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$3,412/mo

Principal & interest

$2,854

Property tax

$327

Home insurance

$160

PMI

None

HOA

$70

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

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

$337,000 – $560,000

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.

2708 Longworth CT · 0.3 mi · 1,800 sqft$560,000 sold 2026-05
2717 Browning DR · 0.4 mi · 1,778 sqft$440,000 sold 2026-06
2789 Browning DR · 0.3 mi · 1,554 sqft$337,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$550,000

Price / Sq Ft

$324

Annual Taxes

$3,928

Monthly Tax

$327

HOA fee

$70 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.71%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 24, 2026$550,000—
Price increasedJun 26, 2026$550,000+$25,000
SoldJun 25, 2026$550,000—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 2881 Einstein Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are North Landing Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Princess Anne Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Kellam (GreatSchools 9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2881 Einstein Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 2881 Einstein Dr have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Exercise Rm, Ground Maint.
When was 2881 Einstein Dr built?+
It was built in 2003, 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

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Kimberly Denton · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10637688

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2881 Einstein Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 · MLS #10637688 · 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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