Why this home stands out
What sets 3217 Sugar Creek Drive apart is the rare combination of walkable convenience and quick base access in a city where both are hard to find together. Scarborough Square Park sits just a tenth of a mile away, a full Lidl grocery is two-tenths of a mile out, and NAS Oceana is a six-minute drive — making daily logistics genuinely simple whether you're active duty, a commuter, or just someone who values time.
THE LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Sugar Creek Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — one of the most populated cities on the East Coast, yet one that somehow keeps a neighborhood feel block by block. This part of the city, near the Scarborough Square area, developed steadily through the 1970s and carries that era's hallmarks: modest lot sizes, mature trees lining the streets, and a low-key atmosphere that doesn't try too hard. Virginia Beach as a whole offers an unusually wide range of lifestyles — oceanfront energy, suburban calm, and everything between — and this address lands squarely in the everyday-livable middle. City services are solid, the road network connects you to the rest of Hampton Roads without drama, and the mix of longtime homeowners and newer families gives the surrounding streets a grounded, unpretentious character.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely walkable here. Lidl is 0.2 miles away for quick grocery runs, with Food Lion and Dollar General both within 0.4 miles as backup options. When you want to eat out, Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar and Prince Tea House are each about two-tenths of a mile away, and El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria is just 0.3 miles out. Scarborough Square Park is a one-minute walk for a morning stretch or an afternoon with kids, and Cardinal Estates Park and Blackstone Neighborhood Park are both under a mile. Virginia Beach Athletics, Virginia Beach Yoga and Wellness, and Harris Fitness LLC are all within half a mile for staying active.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to NAS Oceana and thirteen to Dam Neck Annex — 3217 Sugar Creek Drive makes the daily commute as short as it gets in Virginia Beach. For active-duty households, that proximity translates directly into time back in your day. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the walkable grocery and park access means one car can handle a lot.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 3217 Sugar Creek Drive offers a practical entry point into Virginia Beach without sacrificing convenience. At 1,555 square feet, there's real room to live — three bedrooms, a full bath and a half, and a neighborhood that's calm without feeling remote. Groceries, parks, and restaurants are all within easy walking distance, so you're set up well from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 3217 Sugar Creek Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately a 6-minute drive from 3217 Sugar Creek Drive, making it one of the closer residential options to the base within Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is about 13 minutes away.
What grocery stores are near 3217 Sugar Creek Drive?
Lidl is just 0.2 miles away — close enough to walk — and both Food Lion and Dollar General are within 0.4 miles, giving you solid options for everyday shopping without getting in a car.
Is 3217 Sugar Creek Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data specific to this property.
What parks are near 3217 Sugar Creek Drive?
Scarborough Square Park is just 0.1 miles away — a one-minute walk — and Cardinal Estates Park and Blackstone Neighborhood Park are both within 0.6 miles for additional outdoor space.
Does 3217 Sugar Creek Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section of this page; the address does not appear to fall within a mandatory HOA community, but confirming with current public records is always recommended.
Want to see 3217 Sugar Creek Drive in person or talk through what ownership here could look like? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.
