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$300,000
3452 Head River Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23457
MLS# 10637858 · BLACKWATER · Virginia Beach VA
Updated 6 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
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$1,861/mo
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About this home
Great opportunity to build your dream home on a beautiful 1-acre wooded lot in the quiet countryside of Virginia Beach. Surrounded by mature trees, this property offers privacy, space, and endless potential. An older home currently sits on the lot and is being sold as-is, making this an ideal tear-down and redevelopment opportunity. Enjoy the peaceful setting of rural living while remaining just 10 minutes from shopp…
Listed by Douglas Kellam · EXP Realty LLC
VaHome Team property overview
A 1,962-built, 3-bedroom farmhouse-style home on a full acre in Virginia Beach's rural Blackwater neighborhood. With 1,300 square feet, a generous lot, and a quiet country setting, this address offers breathing room that's genuinely hard to find this close to the coast.
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Why this home stands out
One acre of land inside Virginia Beach city limits is a rarity. At 3452 Head River Road, you get a manageable 1,300-square-foot home paired with the kind of outdoor space — garden beds, outbuildings, animals, or simply open sky — that most properties in the region simply can't offer. The Blackwater area sits at the southwestern edge of the city, where the pace slows down and the land opens up. That combination doesn't come along often.
BLACKWATER and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Blackwater sits at the far southwestern corner of Virginia Beach, a city that stretches from the Atlantic shoreline all the way into quiet agricultural land — and this neighborhood lives firmly in that rural chapter. If you've been searching for houses Virginia Beach has to offer but keep finding yourself priced out of space or squeezed onto small lots, Blackwater tends to surprise people. The streets here are lined with mature trees, working farms, and properties measured in acres rather than square feet of yard. Head River Road itself is a two-lane country road with low traffic and a genuine sense of remove from the city's busier corridors. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, and Blackwater is proof of that scale — you're technically within city limits while feeling miles away from suburban density. It's a neighborhood that attracts people who want elbow room, privacy, and a slower rhythm without giving up city services.
What's nearby
Blackwater Park sits just 0.2 miles from the front door, making it an easy walk for morning routines, dog walks, or an afternoon outside. Beyond the immediate area, the rural character of Head River Road means your nearest neighbors are often fields and tree lines rather than fences and driveways. The broader Blackwater community has a self-sufficient quality — residents here tend to appreciate the distance from commercial corridors as a feature, not a limitation. For everyday errands, the drive into more developed parts of Virginia Beach is straightforward via Route 604 and connecting roads.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 23 minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex sits roughly 29 minutes in the other direction. For a military family using a VA loan to purchase, a full acre with a solid three-bedroom home in a low-traffic neighborhood can be a meaningful upgrade in lifestyle — especially if you've been living in tighter quarters near base.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're after is land, privacy, and a home with genuine history rather than a cookie-cutter floor plan, 3452 Head River Road is worth a serious look. Built in 1962, the house has the bones of a different era — when rooms were built to be used, not photographed. The acre lot gives you room to make the property your own, whether that means a workshop, a garden, or simply open space to breathe.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 3452 Head River Road from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 29 minutes from this address by car, traveling northeast through Virginia Beach. The drive is mostly along rural and suburban roads with manageable traffic outside of peak hours.
What is the lot size at 3452 Head River Road?
The property sits on a full 1-acre lot, which is notably generous for a Virginia Beach address. That acreage gives owners meaningful flexibility for outdoor use, storage structures, or simply open green space.
Is 3452 Head River Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as parts of Virginia Beach carry varying flood designations.
What neighborhood is 3452 Head River Road in?
The property is located in the Blackwater neighborhood, situated in the far southwestern corner of Virginia Beach. It's one of the city's most rural communities, characterized by large lots, farmland, and low-density development.
How far is 3452 Head River Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is approximately 23 minutes from this address. The route heads northwest and connects through the city boundary between Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Blackwater area well. Reach out to get straight answers about this property and what owning an acre in Virginia Beach actually looks like.
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List Price
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Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 3, 2026 | $300,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $300,000 | — |
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,861/moPrincipal & interest
$1,557
Property tax
$217
Home insurance
$88
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by EXP Realty LLC · MLS# 10637858
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$300,000
3452 Head River RD, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23457
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23457
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