Why this home stands out
With 2,532 square feet spread across four bedrooms, 3132 Manatee Drive gives you genuine living space — the kind that doesn't require you to compromise a home office for a guest room or a playroom for storage. Built in 1955, the home carries the solid construction of mid-century residential building, and the lot sits in a well-established pocket of Virginia Beach where streets are quiet and neighbors tend to stay put.
ALL OTHERS AREA 46 and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Manatee Drive sits in a mature residential section of Virginia Beach — the kind of street where the trees are full-grown and the sidewalks have character. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale means dramatically different experiences depending on which corner you're in. This address lands you in the inland, western side of the city, closer to Chesapeake than to the oceanfront — a trade-off that rewards you with shorter commutes, lower noise, and a more neighborhood-forward lifestyle. If you've been working with realtors in virginia beach and finding the oceanfront zip codes out of reach, this part of the city is worth a serious look. The surrounding area is a mix of single-family homes, small commercial corridors, and green pockets that give the whole stretch a lived-in, unpretentious energy. City services, major roads, and regional employers are all within easy reach.
What's nearby
Groceries are almost effortless here — two Food Lion locations sit within half a mile, and Positive Vibes is just 0.6 miles out for specialty options. Quick bites are just as accessible, with Taco Bell/KFC and Mobile Pig-Nic Catering both within a few blocks. For fitness, you've got real options: DROP Fitness is 0.3 miles away, Drop Fitness & Wellness at 0.5 miles, and East Coast Gym at the same distance. Lecove Park is under a mile for outdoor time, and Tidewater Rehabilitation & Environmental Education adds a nature-focused green space at 0.9 miles. River Shores Office Park rounds out the immediate area.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is eight minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is just nine — making 3132 Manatee Drive a practical choice for service members who want to minimize the daily commute without sacrificing square footage. Four bedrooms means space for a home office or a dedicated room for kids, and a VA loan can make this kind of square footage more accessible than you might expect.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,532 square feet give a growing family real flexibility — space for kids to spread out, a guest room that actually functions as one, and common areas that don't feel crowded. The 1955 construction means solid bones, and the established neighborhood means your kids are growing up on streets where people actually know their neighbors.
More buyer questions
How far is 3132 Manatee Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 9 minutes from 3132 Manatee Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward via local roads heading northeast toward Portsmouth.
How far is 3132 Manatee Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about 8 minutes from this address, making it one of the closest military installations to the property.
What is the flood zone status for 3132 Manatee Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.
Are there parks or green spaces near 3132 Manatee Drive?
Yes — Lecove Park is under a mile away, River Shores Office Park is 0.6 miles out, and Tidewater Rehabilitation & Environmental Education offers a nature-focused green space at 0.9 miles.
What are things to do in Virginia Beach in the winter near this address?
The inland side of Virginia Beach stays active year-round — nearby gyms like DROP Fitness and East Coast Gym keep routines on track, local restaurants and quick-service spots are open through the cold months, and the broader Virginia Beach area offers indoor markets, waterfront walks, and community events that don't disappear when summer crowds do.
Want to walk through 3132 Manatee Drive or ask questions about this part of Virginia Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you take the next step.
