Why this home stands out
What sets 3193 Head River Road apart is its location at the rural fringe of Virginia Beach, where the city's sprawl gives way to marsh, farmland, and sky. You get a newer-construction home — built in 2010 with modern systems and a practical layout — without the density of the resort corridor. Four bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and 2,610 square feet give you room to spread out, all within a half-hour of two military installations.
PUNGO and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Head River Road sits in the Blackwater area of Virginia Beach, one of the city's most rural and least-trafficked corners. This is zip code 23457 — far from the oceanfront crowds, closer in spirit to the farmlands of Chesapeake than to the resort strip. The surrounding landscape is defined by wetlands, open fields, and the kind of quiet that is genuinely hard to find inside city limits anywhere in Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach is technically the largest city by land area in the contiguous United States, and out here you feel every acre of that. Neighbors tend to know each other. Lots are generous. The roads carry local traffic, not commuter volume. It's a trade-off — you'll drive for most errands — but for buyers who want space, privacy, and a slower rhythm without leaving Virginia Beach, this pocket of the city delivers in a way that few addresses can.
What's nearby
Two parks sit within a mile of the front door. Blackwater Park is just 0.6 miles away and offers open green space and a natural setting that fits right in with the surrounding landscape. Blackwater Field of Dreams is 0.8 miles out — a community recreational space that adds a family-friendly anchor to an otherwise rural stretch. Beyond those, daily conveniences require a drive, which is the honest reality of this location. The payoff is elbow room and a natural environment that most Virginia Beach addresses simply can't offer.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 24 minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex comes in at about 27 minutes — both manageable commutes from this address. If you're using a VA loan, this kind of newer construction (2010 build, 2,610 square feet) tends to move smoothly through the appraisal process. The four bedrooms give growing military families the space they need, and the rural setting means a quieter home life between deployments.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,610 square feet give a growing family real breathing room — dedicated spaces for kids, guests, a home office, or all three. The 2010 build means you're inheriting a home with relatively modern bones: updated systems, current construction standards, and a layout designed for how people actually live. Add in two nearby parks and a genuinely low-traffic neighborhood, and this address has a lot to offer families ready to trade up from something smaller.
More buyer questions
How far is 3193 Head River Road from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 27 minutes from this address under typical driving conditions. The route heads northeast through Virginia Beach toward the oceanfront corridor.
What is the zip code for 3193 Head River Road?
This address falls within zip code 23457, which covers the Blackwater and rural southwestern portions of Virginia Beach.
Is 3193 Head River Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
What parks are near 3193 Head River Road?
Blackwater Park is 0.6 miles away and Blackwater Field of Dreams is 0.8 miles out — both are within easy reach and reflect the open, natural character of this part of Virginia Beach.
Does 3193 Head River Road have a garage?
Garage details for this property are confirmed in the full listing specs — check the features section of this page for the most accurate information on parking and storage.
Want to see 3193 Head River Road in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.
