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Virginia BeachBLACKWATER3288 Head River Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641507 · record updated Aug 26, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$379,000
$258 / sqft · est. $2,356/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,470sqft
62days on market

3288 Head River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457

ActiveResidential · built 1965 · BLACKWATER

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1965

Price / sqft

$258

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,347/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10641507

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,470
Stories
1
Flooring
Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Porch
Appliances
Range

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
4.4100
Subdivision
BLACKWATER
Zoning
AG2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Estate, Short/Comp Sale

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Discover the possibilities with this3 bedroom brick ranch nestled in the peaceful Blackwater of Virginia Beach. Situated on nearly 4.5 acres, the property offers the blend of rural charm and convenience VB has. Whether you're looking for space to create your dream homestead or room for hobbies and recreation, or simply a quiet retreat this home is full of potential. Enjoy the serenity of country living while remaining 20 minutes from Virginia Beach shopping, golf, Amphitheater and local college campuses. Plus with NC border only 10 minutes away, commuting and exploring the surrounding region is a breeze! Do not miss the opportunity to make this acreage property your own and enjoy all the benefits of wide open space!

Listing courtesy of Tonya Warren · ONYX Realty Professionals · REIN MLS #10641507

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A 1965-built, three-bedroom ranch on Head River Road puts you deep in Virginia Beach's rural southern corridor — quiet country roads, two parks under a mile away, and a genuine sense of space that's genuinely hard to find this close to the coast.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3288 Head River Road apart is its location in the 23457 zip code — one of Virginia Beach's most sparsely developed pockets, where the pace slows down and the landscape opens up. At 1,470 square feet on a single level, the 1965 ranch layout keeps things practical and livable. You're not trading convenience for quiet; you're adding quiet on top of it.

BLACKWATER and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Head River Road sits in the Creeds area of Virginia Beach — a stretch of the city that most people drive past on the way somewhere else, which is exactly why residents here love it. The landscape is flat, open, and agricultural in character, with wide sky views and long stretches between neighbors. This is southern Virginia Beach at its most unhurried. Virginia Beach as a whole spans more than 300 square miles, and the Creeds corridor represents the city's rural backbone — a counterpoint to the resort strip and the suburban neighborhoods closer to the oceanfront. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach who want acreage-adjacent living without leaving city limits consistently find this corridor worth a closer look. The 23457 zip code carries its own identity: low density, strong community ties, and a landscape that rewards people who want room to breathe.

What's nearby

Two parks anchor the immediate area. Blackwater Park is just 0.6 miles away — a natural-area park suited for walking, wildlife watching, and getting outside without a drive. Blackwater Field of Dreams, 0.8 miles out, adds more green space and recreational room to the mix. For everyday errands, you'll head north toward the Pungo and Sandbridge corridors, where grocery and dining options open up. The broader Virginia Beach road network connects you to the rest of the region without much friction once you reach the main arteries.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Dam Neck Annex is roughly 28 minutes from Head River Road, and the USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about 24 minutes out — both manageable commutes from a zip code where housing density stays low and the surroundings stay quiet. A VA loan can make a property like this especially accessible; the single-level layout and manageable square footage keep things practical for a household that moves on orders.

For buyers drawn to character

Not every buyer wants a subdivision. If you've been scrolling past cookie-cutter neighborhoods looking for something with actual breathing room, the Creeds area of Virginia Beach tends to stop that scroll. A 1965 ranch on a rural road, two parks under a mile away, and a zip code that genuinely feels like the edge of the map — that combination is rare among homes for sale in 23457, and it doesn't come up often.

More buyer questions

How far is 3288 Head River Road from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately 28 minutes from this address by car, making it a workable daily commute for personnel assigned there.

What school zone does 3288 Head River Road fall in?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Floyd Kellam High School and homes for sale zoned for Creeds Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Is 3288 Head River Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What parks are near 3288 Head River Road?

Blackwater Park is 0.6 miles away and Blackwater Field of Dreams is 0.8 miles out — both are within easy reach for a quick walk or an afternoon outside.

Does the Creeds area of Virginia Beach have an HOA?

Many properties in this rural corridor of Virginia Beach are not governed by an HOA, though individual parcels vary — confirm HOA status for this specific address during due diligence.

Curious whether 3288 Head River Road fits your picture? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through it.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Blackwater

Blackwater is the rural, agricultural heart of southern Virginia Beach, sitting near the North Carolina line along the banks of the North Landing River in ZIP 23457.

$850K

Median sale · 12 mo

$282

Sold $/sq ft

20d

Days on market

16

For sale now

$115K

HH income

84.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive 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.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,356/mo

Principal & interest

$1,967

Property tax

$279

Home insurance

$111

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

110% of $345,100

City assessment record · taxes $3,347/yr

Land share of assessed value

55% — $190,000

Improvements $155,100 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$137,750$425,000

The 3 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 2 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

3232 Head River RD · 0.2 mi · 1,435 sqft$425,000 sold 2026-03
3348 Head River RD · 0.2 mi · 1,425 sqft$137,750 sold 2026-06
3452 Head River RD · 0.6 mi · 1,300 sqft$225,000 under contract

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$379,000

Price / Sq Ft

$258

Annual Taxes

$3,347

Monthly Tax

$279

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.88%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 25, 2026$379,000
Price reducedAug 25, 2026$379,000−$316,000
Currently listed$379,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

10% above assessment

Total Assessed

$345,100

Land

$190,000

Improvement

$155,100

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

62 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 3288 Head River Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Creeds Elementary (VaHome School Score 9.2/10), Princess Anne Middle (VaHome School Score 9.8/10), Kellam (VaHome School Score 8.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3288 Head River Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 3288 Head River Rd?+
Blackwater Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Does 3288 Head River Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3288 Head River Rd built?+
It was built in 1965, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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