Why this home stands out
Nearly 3,924 square feet across five bedrooms and three and a half baths gives this home a footprint that's genuinely hard to find in Virginia Beach without jumping to a much newer build. The 1984 construction era typically means established lot trees, solid bones, and rooms with real dimensions — not the open-plan squeeze of smaller modern builds. Five bedrooms means everyone gets a door to close, and the half-bath keeps the main living areas practical.
MIDDLE PLANTATION and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Herons Gate sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — one of the larger and more geographically diverse cities on the East Coast. Virginia Beach stretches from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline all the way inland through suburban neighborhoods like this one, giving residents access to both coastal recreation and everyday suburban convenience without the density of downtown living. The surrounding streets carry the calm character of an established 1980s neighborhood: mature trees, wider lots, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. You're west of the resort strip and east of the city's more rural agricultural corridor, landing you squarely in the practical, livable middle of everything Virginia Beach has to offer. Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and major retail corridors are all within easy reach, and the road network fans out in multiple directions, making commutes manageable no matter which part of the region you're headed to.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. You're a short drive from Lynnhaven Mall and the retail corridor along Virginia Beach Boulevard, where you'll find grocery anchors, big-box stores, coffee shops, and a wide range of dining. Regal Cinema and a solid mix of casual and sit-down restaurants are all within a ten-minute radius. Red Wing Park and Kempsville Lake offer green space and walking trails when you want to get outside without driving far. For weekend trips, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront boardwalk is roughly twenty minutes east, and the Chesapeake Bay beaches are similarly close.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to NAS Oceana and eleven minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — that kind of dual-base proximity is a genuine advantage in Hampton Roads, where split-household schedules are common. Five bedrooms absorbs a growing family, a home office, and a guest room without anyone doubling up. If you're using a VA loan, this size of home at this location is exactly the scenario that loan program was built for.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you stacking kids into shared rooms or converting the dining room into a workspace, 3,924 square feet changes the math entirely. Five true bedrooms means dedicated space for every person under the roof, plus room left over for a playroom, a study, or whatever your household actually needs. The established neighborhood adds a settled, community feel that newer subdivisions often take years to develop.
More buyer questions
How far is 3389 Herons Gate from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 8 minutes by car from 3389 Herons Gate, making it one of the more conveniently located addresses in Virginia Beach for personnel stationed there. The route avoids most of the city's heavier traffic corridors.
How far is 3389 Herons Gate from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly 11 minutes from the property, a straightforward drive that keeps dual-military households within reach of both installations without a punishing commute from either direction.
What is the square footage of 3389 Herons Gate?
The home measures 3,924 square feet of living space, spread across five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in a single-family layout built in 1984.
Is 3389 Herons Gate 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 parcel. We recommend reviewing that section and consulting your insurance agent for the most accurate picture.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 3389 Herons Gate?
Yes — single-family homes in Virginia Beach like this one are generally eligible for VA loan financing, provided the property meets VA appraisal standards. A VA-experienced lender can walk you through the specifics for this address.
Want to walk through 3389 Herons Gate or talk through how it fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are here to help — reach out anytime.
