Why this home stands out
Princess Anne Plaza homes from this era carry a solidity you don't always find — concrete-block construction, generous lot sizes, and mature trees that took decades to grow. At 1,350 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, 3428 S Plaza Trail is sized right for real everyday life. The 1962 build year puts it squarely in a generation of homes built to last, and the neighborhood's grid layout means you can actually walk places from your front door.
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Princess Anne Plaza is one of Virginia Beach's quietly beloved mid-century neighborhoods — the kind of place where streets are lined with mature oaks, neighbors wave from driveways, and the bones of the community feel genuinely settled. Developed primarily through the late 1950s and 1960s, the subdivision has a cohesion that newer master-planned communities often chase but rarely achieve. It sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, roughly equidistant between the Oceanfront energy to the east and the calmer suburban corridors to the west — including the heron ridge golf club virginia beach va corridor that anchors the broader Bow Creek area. The city of Virginia Beach wraps this neighborhood in a full range of services, parks, and recreation options, and the Princess Anne Plaza location specifically means you're never far from major retail corridors on either Virginia Beach Boulevard or Independence Boulevard. It's a neighborhood that rewards buyers who value character, convenience, and community over flash.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy here. A Dollar General sits just 0.3 miles away for quick runs, and a Harris Teeter is 0.8 miles out for a full grocery shop. When it's time to eat, Jerrrk Time Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant is practically around the corner at 0.2 miles, and Krazy Trompos is another solid option just 0.3 miles away. Grab a coffee at Wawa (0.3 mi) or the nearby 7-Eleven before heading out. Fitness options include Unify Health & Fitness Studio and UrLife Now Fitness, both within 0.4 miles, plus Bow Creek Recreation Center at 0.5 miles. Plaza Methodist Park and Lineberry Park offer green space within a half-mile walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is a straight seven-minute drive from 3428 S Plaza Trail — one of the tighter commutes you'll find in Virginia Beach without sacrificing neighborhood quality. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is 14 minutes out. Using a VA loan, the 1962 construction and solid lot size make this a practical, no-nonsense fit for a military household that needs reliability and location above all else. BAH rates in this zip code tend to align well with this price tier.
For first-time buyers
If you're scanning houses in virginia beach for sale and feeling overwhelmed by new construction prices, Princess Anne Plaza offers a real alternative. A 1962-built, three-bedroom home with two full baths and 1,350 square feet gives you genuine living space without the premium of a newer build. The neighborhood is stable, the streets are walkable, and the proximity to grocery stores, parks, and restaurants means your daily routine clicks into place quickly.
More buyer questions
How far is 3428 S Plaza Trail from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately seven minutes by car from 3428 S Plaza Trail, making it one of the more convenient off-base locations for personnel stationed there. The route is straightforward with minimal traffic complexity during standard commute windows.
How far is 3428 S Plaza Trail from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly 14 minutes from this address, heading northeast through Virginia Beach. That's a manageable daily commute for service members assigned to the joint base.
What is the Princess Anne Plaza neighborhood like?
Princess Anne Plaza is a mid-century residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach developed primarily in the late 1950s and 1960s. It's known for mature tree canopy, solid construction, a walkable grid street layout, and a stable, established community feel.
Is 3428 S Plaza Trail in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and any relevant insurance considerations.
Are there parks and green spaces near 3428 S Plaza Trail?
Yes — Plaza Methodist Park is 0.4 miles away, Lineberry Park is 0.5 miles out, and the Hannibal Street Neighborhood Arboretum is just 0.6 miles from the front door. Bow Creek Recreation Center, also nearby, adds organized recreation options to the mix.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Princess Anne Plaza well. Reach out to get a straightforward, honest take on this address and what it means for your move.
