Why this home stands out
What sets 325 Appian Ave apart is its location sweet spot — close enough to NAS Oceana for a genuinely short commute, yet tucked into a residential pocket where you have parks, fitness options, and everyday conveniences within a half-mile walk. The 1962 construction gives the home a sturdy, established character that newer tract builds often lack, and four bedrooms in this price tier of Virginia Beach is a combination worth paying attention to.
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
325 Appian Ave sits in the Bow Creek area of Virginia Beach, a mid-century residential corridor that grew up alongside the city's postwar expansion. Streets here are quiet and tree-lined, with a mix of long-time owners and families who've discovered that this part of Virginia Beach offers genuine value without sacrificing access. Bow Creek Recreation Center is practically around the corner, Plaza Methodist Park and Bow Creek Stormwater Park are both under half a mile away, and the broader Virginia Beach trail and greenway network is easy to tap into from here. Virginia Beach as a city needs little introduction — oceanfront, military heritage, a diversified economy, and a quality of life that keeps people rooted. This particular slice of it sits well inland from the tourist corridor, which means you get the city's infrastructure and amenities without the seasonal congestion. For buyers exploring custom homes Virginia Beach has produced over the decades, the Bow Creek area represents an honest, livable chapter of that story.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 325 Appian Ave. A Dollar General is 0.3 miles out for quick runs, and a Harris Teeter is just 0.8 miles away for a full grocery shop. When you want to eat out, Jerrrk Time Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant and Krazy Trompos are both within a few blocks, and a Wawa at 0.4 miles covers your coffee-and-a-bite mornings. Fitness is well covered too — Bow Creek Recreation Center, Unify Health & Fitness Studio, and UrLife Now Fitness are all clustered around the 0.5-mile mark. Lineberry Park rounds out the outdoor options at 0.6 miles, giving you a third green space within easy reach.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to NAS Oceana is hard to beat, and Dam Neck Annex is only 14 minutes out — making 325 Appian Ave a practical choice for dual-military households or anyone managing a tight commute window. Four bedrooms give growing families real breathing room, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than many buyers expect.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 325 Appian Ave offers something valuable: four bedrooms and two baths in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood, with parks, groceries, and a recreation center all within walking distance. The 1962 bones are solid, the location is genuinely convenient, and a VA loan — if you qualify — can significantly ease the entry point.
More buyer questions
How far is 325 Appian Ave from NAS Oceana?
325 Appian Ave is approximately six minutes from NAS Oceana by car, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. That kind of proximity is a meaningful advantage for active-duty personnel managing early morning schedules.
How far is 325 Appian Ave from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is roughly 14 minutes from 325 Appian Ave, a commute that's manageable for personnel assigned there. The location also keeps both bases accessible without requiring a long drive in either direction.
What parks are near 325 Appian Ave?
Three parks are within a short distance: Plaza Methodist Park and Bow Creek Stormwater Park are both about 0.4 miles away, and Lineberry Park is 0.6 miles out. Bow Creek Recreation Center at 0.5 miles adds structured fitness and programming options on top of the green spaces.
Is 325 Appian Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for 325 Appian Ave is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property. We recommend reviewing that section and speaking with your insurance agent for the most accurate picture.
What grocery stores are close to 325 Appian Ave?
A Dollar General is just 0.3 miles away for everyday essentials, and a Harris Teeter is 0.8 miles out for a full-service grocery run. Both are reachable without getting on a major highway, which keeps routine errands genuinely low-effort.
Want to know more about 325 Appian Ave or explore other homes in Virginia Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it — reach out and let's talk.
