4 days on market
$300,000
321 Caren Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
MLS# 10636791 · BIRCHWOOD GARDENS · Virginia Beach VA
Updated Jun 1, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,891/mo
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Price / sq ft
$196
1,529 sq ft
Days on market
4
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1959
67 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,529
Garage
No
About this home
Fixer-upper opportunity in the established Birchwood Gardens neighborhood! This 3BR/2BA ranch offers 1,529 sqft of single-level living, built in 1959 on a solid lot in a well-located Virginia Beach pocket with strong recent comps. Bring your vision and make it your own. Sold strictly as-is.
Listed by Peggy O'Neill · Evolve Realty
VaHome Team property overview
Meet 321 Caren Drive — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home in Virginia Beach built in 1959, offering 1,529 square feet of comfortable living space just minutes from NAS Oceana and a walkable cluster of everyday conveniences right outside your door.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 321 Caren Drive apart is its rare combination of vintage mid-century bones and genuine walkability in a city where most neighborhoods require a car for everything. Groceries, quick bites, a neighborhood park, and a gym are all within a quarter mile. Add back-to-back proximity to two major military installations, and this address checks a lot of boxes that are genuinely hard to find together in one spot.
BIRCHWOOD GARDENS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
321 Caren Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable on the East Coast. The surrounding streets reflect classic postwar suburban character: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who have often been around long enough to know each other by name. Birchwood South Park is a short walk away, giving the area a grounded, community-feel that newer developments often lack. Virginia Beach itself stretches from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the Atlantic Ocean, offering an unusually wide range of lifestyles within one city boundary. If you've been browsing homes for sale near Virginia Beach, this part of the city delivers everyday practicality without sacrificing access to the beach, the bay, or the broader Hampton Roads metro. The city's mix of military presence, outdoor recreation, and year-round coastal living makes it one of the most in-demand addresses in all of Virginia.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 321 Caren Drive. Food Lion is 0.1 miles away for quick grocery runs, and BJ's Wholesale Club is just 0.2 miles out when you're stocking up in bulk. Zero's Subs, Papa Johns Pizza, and Jade Garden III are all within a tenth of a mile — dinner sorted without getting on a highway. Leena Coffee is nearby when you need a proper cup, and McDonald's is right there for early mornings. Train Hard and Collective Yoga are both within a few blocks if fitness is part of your routine. Birchwood South Park is a quick walk for fresh air, and Thalia Park is under a mile away for longer weekend outings.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is just 9 minutes away, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly 12 minutes — making 321 Caren Drive one of the more strategically located addresses in Virginia Beach for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here very accessible, and the short commute means more time at home between deployments and duty days.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 321 Caren Drive offers a manageable footprint — 1,529 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths — without overwhelming you. The walkable surroundings mean lower day-to-day transportation costs, and the established neighborhood gives you stability from day one. It's a practical, well-located starting point in Virginia Beach.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 321 Caren Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 9 minutes from 321 Caren Drive by car, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. The short commute is a meaningful quality-of-life factor for active-duty personnel stationed there.
How far is 321 Caren Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 12 minutes away, giving households with assignments at either installation a straightforward commute from this address.
What grocery stores are near 321 Caren Drive?
Food Lion is just 0.1 miles away, BJ's Wholesale Club is 0.2 miles out, and Dollar General is also within 0.2 miles — all reachable on foot or in under two minutes by car.
Is 321 Caren Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What parks are near 321 Caren Drive?
Birchwood South Park is 0.1 miles away and is the closest green space, while Birchwood Malibu Park and Thalia Park are both under a mile out for longer walks or weekend recreation.
Want to know more about 321 Caren Drive or explore similar homes in Virginia Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,529
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Other
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
None
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$300,000
Price / Sq Ft
$196
Annual Taxes
$2,964
Monthly Tax
$247
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.99%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 29, 2026 | $300,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $300,000 | — |
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
Military Commute
Drive times to nearest basesDrive 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.
Estimate your monthly payment
$1,891/moPrincipal & interest
$1,557
Property tax
$247
Home insurance
$88
PMI
None
HOA
None
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.
Listed by Evolve Realty · MLS# 10636791
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$300,000
321 Caren DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23452
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
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