Why this home stands out
Properties from the 1940s in Virginia Beach carry a solidity and character that newer construction rarely matches — thick walls, established lots, and a sense of place that takes decades to develop. At nearly 3,000 square feet, 316 16th Street offers meaningful space across its multi-family footprint, making it a property that can flex to meet different ownership goals while sitting in one of the city's most accessible coastal corridors.
BEACH BOROUGH and the Virginia Beach real estate market
316 16th Street sits in Virginia Beach, Virginia — a city of roughly 460,000 people that stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean and from the North Carolina border up through the Lynnhaven corridor. This particular address lands in the central beach district, where early-twentieth-century residential streets run parallel to a busy mix of local businesses, green spaces, and waterfront access points. The blocks here have a lived-in, unpretentious energy — neighbors who walk to coffee, regulars at the corner deli, and fitness studios that draw a consistent crowd. Virginia Beach is one of the few cities in Hampton Roads where you can be minutes from open ocean, a major naval air station, and a full urban amenity set all at once. The 23451 zip code puts you squarely in that sweet spot: close enough to the resort strip to enjoy it, far enough to feel like a real neighborhood rather than a tourist corridor.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely walkable from 316 16th Street. Icehouse Restaurant, Tad's Deli, and Zeke's are all within two-tenths of a mile — a short walk for dinner or lunch. Zeke's doubles as a coffee stop, and Fathom Coffee is just 0.3 miles away if you prefer a dedicated café. For groceries, Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 and Prise's Food Mart are each 0.4 miles out. TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn, Kaizen Athletics, and ReStormi Pilates are all within three-tenths of a mile for fitness. Virginia Legends Park and Vibe Park round out the picture at 0.4 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex are each about seven minutes from 316 16th Street — a commute that barely registers on a Hampton Roads scale. For military households weighing a VA loan purchase, a multi-family property this close to two installations offers both proximity and flexibility. The 23451 zip code falls comfortably within typical BAH ranges for the area, and the 1940s construction means the lot and structure have decades of stability behind them.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to properties with history, 316 16th Street delivers. Built in 1940, the structure has the kind of architectural bones — proportions, lot presence, and material weight — that simply aren't replicated in modern builds. Nearly 3,000 square feet across a multi-family layout in a walkable Virginia Beach neighborhood means you're getting genuine character without sacrificing convenience. This is a property that already has a story; you'd be writing the next chapter.
More buyer questions
How far is 316 16th Street from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately seven minutes from 316 16th Street by car, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is also about seven minutes away in a different direction.
What type of property is 316 16th Street?
316 16th Street is classified as multi-family residential, built in 1940, with a total of 2,946 square feet. The multi-family designation means the structure is designed to accommodate more than one household unit.
Where can you walk to from 316 16th Street?
Several restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and grocery options are within a half-mile, including Icehouse Restaurant, Tad's Deli, Fathom Coffee, TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn, and both Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 and Prise's Food Mart. Virginia Legends Park and Vibe Park are also reachable on foot.
Is 316 16th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for 316 16th Street is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23451 zip code. Reviewing that tile before making any decisions about the property is strongly recommended.
How old is the building at 316 16th Street?
The structure was built in 1940, making it over 80 years old. Properties of that era in Virginia Beach often feature heavier construction methods and established lot characteristics that differ meaningfully from mid-century or modern builds.
Want to know more about 316 16th Street or other multi-family properties near NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
