Why this home stands out
What sets 3501 Sea Gull Road apart is its position at the crossroads of two major installations. Families with a service member at either NAS Oceana or JEB Little Creek-Fort Story can cut the commute dramatically without sacrificing square footage. At 2,200 square feet across four bedrooms, there's genuine room to spread out — and the 1968 construction era means solid bones, generous lot proportions, and a neighborhood that's had decades to mature.
KINGS FOREST and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Sea Gull Road sits in the western reaches of Virginia Beach, a city that consistently ranks among the most military-friendly communities on the East Coast. The surrounding streets carry the quiet, established feel of a mid-century neighborhood — mature trees, single-family homes set back from the road, and neighbors who've often been around long enough to know each other by name. Virginia Beach itself stretches from the Atlantic shoreline inland through a wide range of distinct communities, and this pocket sits well inland from the resort strip, which means you get the city's amenities without the seasonal congestion. The area around 23452 is primarily residential, with easy access to the major corridors — Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard — that connect you to shopping, dining, and the rest of the region. It's the kind of address where daily life runs smoothly because everything you actually need is close, without the neighborhood feeling like a thoroughfare.
What's nearby
Grocery runs are straightforward — multiple supermarket options are within a short drive along Virginia Beach Boulevard. Pembroke area shopping, including Pembroke Mall and Town Center, is roughly ten to fifteen minutes east and gives you restaurants, retail, and entertainment in one stretch. Mount Trashmore Park, one of Virginia Beach's most beloved green spaces, is close enough for regular weekend use — think walking trails, a lake, and open fields. Several pharmacies and urgent care clinics are accessible along the main corridors, and the broader Kempsville area adds additional dining and service options just minutes away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to NAS Oceana and twelve to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — that's a combination that's genuinely hard to find in one address. For a service member juggling deployments and duty schedules, a short commute matters. Virginia Beach also has a deep VA loan culture, meaning local lenders, title companies, and agents understand military transactions from the ground up. Four bedrooms gives the family room to breathe through PCS cycles and changing needs.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,200 square feet give a growing family real options — a dedicated home office, a guest room, or space for kids who need their own corners. The 1968 build era in Virginia Beach typically means larger lots and more generous room dimensions than newer construction at the same square footage. Add in the mature neighborhood feel and proximity to parks like Mount Trashmore, and this is the kind of address families tend to stay in for a long time.
More buyer questions
How far is 3501 Sea Gull Road from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately eight minutes from 3501 Sea Gull Road under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base addresses relative to the installation's main gate.
How far is 3501 Sea Gull Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about twelve minutes away, which is a manageable daily drive and puts this address within practical range for service members assigned to either installation.
Is 3501 Sea Gull Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
What is the lot and home size at 3501 Sea Gull Road?
The home offers 2,200 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1968 on a residential lot typical of the mid-century Virginia Beach streetscape.
What parks and green spaces are near 3501 Sea Gull Road?
Mount Trashmore Park is one of the closest major green spaces — a Virginia Beach landmark with walking trails, a lake, and open recreation areas that make it a regular destination for nearby residents.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get honest, local insight on 3501 Sea Gull Road and what it could mean for your next move.
