Why this home stands out
What sets 3228 Scarborough Way apart is the combination of walkable daily errands and near-instant base access. Groceries, dining, a park, and fitness studios are all within half a mile, while NAS Oceana is a five-minute drive and Dam Neck Annex is twelve. For a 1,334-square-foot home built in 1983, the location does a lot of heavy lifting — and that's before you factor in how competitive homes for sale in 23453 tend to be in this corridor.
SCARBOROUGH SQUARE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Scarborough Way sits in the western interior of Virginia Beach, a city of roughly 460,000 people that stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. This part of the city — sometimes called the Holland Road corridor — has a quietly suburban feel: tree-lined residential streets, neighborhood parks within walking distance, and a commercial strip close enough to be convenient but not so close that it intrudes. The surrounding blocks are a mix of 1980s single-family homes that have aged into established, mature-looking neighborhoods. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare blend of military infrastructure, coastal recreation, and a strong local economy, making it one of the more resilient real estate markets on the East Coast. Families comparing Virginia Beach homes for sale often find this zip code attractive because it delivers everyday convenience without the premium of oceanfront or resort-district pricing.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from Scarborough Way. A Lidl is just 0.2 miles away, with a Food Lion and Dollar General both within 0.4 miles — grocery runs rarely require a car. When you want to eat out, Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar and Prince Tea House are each 0.2 miles away, and El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria is 0.3 miles down the road. Prince Tea House doubles as a solid coffee stop. For fitness, Virginia Beach Athletics, Virginia Beach Yoga and Wellness, and Harris Fitness LLC are all within half a mile. Scarborough Square Park is 0.1 miles away, Cardinal Estates Park is 0.5 miles, and Blackstone Neighborhood Park is 0.6 miles — plenty of green space within easy walking distance.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Five minutes to NAS Oceana and twelve to Dam Neck Annex — 3228 Scarborough Way is one of the better-positioned addresses in this zip code for active-duty households. A VA loan can make the path to ownership more straightforward, and the short commute means more time at home. Groceries, parks, and restaurants are all within walking distance, so the logistics of daily life stay simple even during busy deployment cycles.
For first-time buyers
At 1,334 square feet on a manageable lot, 3228 Scarborough Way is a realistic entry point into homeownership in Virginia Beach. The 1983 construction means the bones are solid and the layout is practical. Everything you need day-to-day — groceries, coffee, a park — is within half a mile, so you won't feel like you're sacrificing convenience to get into the market. Families researching homes for sale zoned for Landstown High School and homes for sale zoned for Holland Elementary School will want to put this address on their list.
More buyer questions
How far is 3228 Scarborough Way from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately a five-minute drive from 3228 Scarborough Way, making it one of the closest residential streets to the base in this part of Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is about twelve minutes away.
What zip code is 3228 Scarborough Way in?
The property is in zip code 23453, a well-established Virginia Beach zip code in the Holland Road corridor that covers a mix of residential neighborhoods and everyday retail.
Is 3228 Scarborough Way 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 property's specific parcel.
Are there parks within walking distance of 3228 Scarborough Way?
Yes — Scarborough Square Park is just 0.1 miles away, and Cardinal Estates Park and Blackstone Neighborhood Park are both within 0.6 miles, giving the neighborhood a noticeably green, walkable character.
Does 3228 Scarborough Way have a garage?
Structural details like garage type and foundation are best confirmed against the current property record; the home was built in 1983 as a residential property in Virginia Beach, and those specifics can shift with permitted improvements over the years.
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