Why this home stands out
What sets 3229 Bow Creek Blvd apart is the rare combination of single-level living, a mid-century footprint with room to personalize, and an almost unbeatable position between two major military installations. The surrounding blocks have a genuine neighborhood rhythm — local markets, fitness studios, and pocket parks within a third of a mile — without the noise and congestion of a busier corridor.
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Bow Creek Boulevard sits inside a well-established residential pocket of Virginia Beach, one of the most populated cities on the East Coast and home to one of the largest concentrations of military personnel in the country. The area around this address developed steadily through the 1960s and 1970s, leaving behind a landscape of mature trees, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who have often been around long enough to know each other by name. You're in the western-central part of the city, which keeps you off the tourist-heavy oceanfront strips while still giving you full access to everything Virginia Beach offers — the Oceanfront, Town Center, and the broader Hampton Roads metro. Virginia Beach is an independent city in its own right, meaning city services, parks, and infrastructure are managed locally. The zip code, 23452, is a practical one: grocery options are diverse, green space is close, and the commute corridors to both the naval air station and the annex are straightforward.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Bow Creek Blvd. Ichiban Japanese Food Store and Kielbasa European Food are both within four-tenths of a mile, making specialty grocery runs quick and interesting. Foodies The Local's Market and Tienda y Tortilleria Natasha add more local flavor just down the road. For your morning coffee, Lucky's Coffee & Donuts is six-tenths of a mile away and worth the short drive. If you prefer to stay active close to home, Virginia Beach Yoga and Wellness and Virginia Beach Athletics are both within a third of a mile. East Lake Park, Blackstone Neighborhood Park, and Lamplight Manor Park form a green triangle around the address, giving you multiple options for a walk, a run, or an afternoon outside.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is six minutes from the front door — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find in Virginia Beach without living on base. Dam Neck Annex is thirteen minutes out. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the single-level layout means no stairs to navigate during deployments or long work-ups. Four bedrooms gives a growing family real breathing room.
For first-time buyers
A four-bedroom, two-bath home at 1,700 square feet is a meaningful amount of space for a first purchase, and the 1966 construction means the bones are solid even if you want to update finishes over time. The walkable cluster of parks, markets, and fitness spots around Bow Creek Blvd makes it easy to settle in without a car for every errand. This is a practical, livable starting point.
More buyer questions
How far is 3229 Bow Creek Blvd from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately six minutes by car from 3229 Bow Creek Blvd, making it one of the closer off-base addresses in Virginia Beach for personnel stationed there. The route is straightforward with no major highway merges required.
How far is 3229 Bow Creek Blvd from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is about thirteen minutes away by car. The drive heads south through established Virginia Beach neighborhoods without relying on the busiest stretches of interstate.
What is the flood zone status for 3229 Bow Creek Blvd?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that section and confirming current FEMA map data with your agent before making decisions based on flood insurance requirements.
Is there a homeowners association at 3229 Bow Creek Blvd?
Based on available information, this property does not carry a mandatory HOA, which means no required association dues or governing board restrictions on the home.
What parks are near 3229 Bow Creek Blvd?
East Lake Park is three-tenths of a mile away, Blackstone Neighborhood Park is four-tenths of a mile, and Lamplight Manor Park is six-tenths of a mile — all reachable on foot from the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 3229 Bow Creek Blvd.
