Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of military-base proximity and everyday convenience packed into a walkable radius. NAS Oceana is eight minutes away, Dam Neck Annex is fifteen, and a full lineup of groceries, restaurants, gyms, and parks sits within half a mile. For a 1,358-square-foot home built in the mid-1980s, the location does a lot of heavy lifting — Virginia Beach homes for sale at this price tier rarely land this close to this many daily-life anchors.
CHIMNEY HILL and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Smokey Chamber Drive sits in the inland core of Virginia Beach, a city of roughly 460,000 people that stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. The 23462 zip code is one of the city's most centrally positioned — you're equidistant from the Oceanfront resort strip, the Chesapeake border, and the Norfolk city line, which means commutes fan out in almost any direction without much friction. The immediate blocks have a quiet, established feel: single-family homes from the 1980s and early 1990s on tree-lined streets, with mature landscaping that softens the suburban grid. Chimney Hill Shopping Center is just around the corner, giving the area a neighborhood-commercial energy that keeps daily errands short. If you're comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach across multiple zip codes, 23462 tends to appeal to buyers who want city infrastructure — transit, retail, employment corridors — without paying the oceanfront premium.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from this address. Groceries are covered by an ALDI and a BP station both within 0.3 miles, with Metro Mart Int'l African Restaurant adding international options at 0.6 miles. For food, Sundayz With Shev is literally a block away at 0.1 miles, and Lokman's Best Wings and Dominic's of New York are each 0.2 miles out. Bodega Cafe handles your morning coffee run at 0.3 miles. Fitness options are stacked: Crunch Fitness – Chimney Hill is 0.1 miles away, Powerhouse Boxing and Kickboxing is 0.3 miles, and Planet Fitness rounds things out at 0.6 miles. Oak Springs Park and Pecan Gardens Park are both 0.3 miles away, with The Lakes Park a short half-mile stroll.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is eight minutes from the front door, and Dam Neck Annex is fifteen — two of Hampton Roads' busiest installations within easy striking distance. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home at this price point in this zip code, and the central Virginia Beach location means you're not locked into a single commute corridor if orders change down the road.
More buyer questions
How far is 3498 Smokey Chamber Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately eight minutes by car from this address, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is roughly fifteen minutes away.
What zip code is 3498 Smokey Chamber Drive in?
The home is in the 23462 zip code, one of Virginia Beach's most centrally located zip codes, positioned within easy reach of the Oceanfront, Chesapeake, and Norfolk.
Is 3498 Smokey Chamber Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
Are there parks near 3498 Smokey Chamber Drive?
Yes — Oak Springs Park and Pecan Gardens Park are each about 0.3 miles away, and The Lakes Park is within half a mile, giving you multiple outdoor options within easy walking distance.
Does this neighborhood have an HOA?
HOA status for this specific address should be confirmed during the transaction process, as community governance can vary block by block even within the same zip code.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the 23462 market inside and out — reach out to talk through homes for sale in 23462 and what this address could mean for your next move.
