Why this home stands out
What sets 3508 Silina Drive apart is its combination of military-base proximity and genuine neighborhood walkability. Bow Creek Recreation Center is half a mile away, Plaza Methodist Park is just down the street, and Harris Teeter is under a mile out. For a 1,154-square-foot ranch built in 1962, the lot positioning and single-level floor plan make it surprisingly livable — no stairs, no wasted hallways, just clean, functional space in the heart of Virginia Beach.
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Silina Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of central Virginia Beach — the kind of mid-century grid neighborhood where sidewalks connect you to parks, recreation centers, and corner stores without getting in a car. The surrounding blocks are a mix of well-kept ranches and split-levels from the same era, giving the area a consistent, grounded character that newer master-planned communities rarely replicate. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most populous cities in Virginia, stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, and this address lands you squarely in its interior — close to the oceanfront energy but insulated from the tourist-season congestion. The city's extensive park system, recreation programming, and military community fabric all show up in daily life here. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often find that central neighborhoods like this one offer the best balance of commute times, green space, and access to the city's full range of amenities.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 3508 Silina Drive. Dollar General is 0.3 miles out for quick runs, and Harris Teeter is under a mile for a full grocery shop. When you want to eat out, Jerrrk Time Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant and Krazy Trompos are both within a few blocks, and a Wawa at 0.4 miles covers coffee and grab-and-go mornings. For fitness, Bow Creek Recreation Center, Unify Health & Fitness Studio, and UrLife Now Fitness are all clustered around the half-mile mark — real options, not just one. Plaza Methodist Park and Bow Creek Stormwater Park are each about 0.4 miles away, with Lineberry Park adding another green space at 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to NAS Oceana and fourteen to Dam Neck Annex — 3508 Silina Drive is one of the shorter commutes you'll find in this zip code. The single-story layout means no furniture-moving headaches during PCS season, and the VA loan-friendly price range keeps your options open. It's a practical, well-located base for a military household that needs flexibility without sacrificing neighborhood quality.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23452, a three-bedroom, single-level ranch with this kind of walkability is a strong starting point. The 1962 construction means character and solid bones rather than cookie-cutter finishes, and the neighborhood's proximity to parks and recreation centers means you're buying into a lifestyle, not just square footage. A VA loan can make the numbers work — worth a conversation if you qualify.
More buyer questions
How far is 3508 Silina Drive from NAS Oceana?
The drive runs about seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is roughly fourteen minutes in the opposite direction.
What school zone does 3508 Silina Drive fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Green Run High School and homes for sale zoned for Lynnhaven Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within those attendance areas.
Is 3508 Silina Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Always review that information and discuss flood insurance requirements with your lender before making a decision.
What parks are near 3508 Silina Drive?
Plaza Methodist Park and Bow Creek Stormwater Park are both about 0.4 miles away, and Lineberry Park is 0.6 miles out — three distinct green spaces within easy walking distance of the front door.
Does the property have a garage?
Specific garage and parking details for 3508 Silina Drive are best confirmed through the current listing data or a walkthrough — the 1962 ranch-era construction in this neighborhood commonly includes a carport or attached single-car garage, but configuration can vary by individual property.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or get honest answers about the neighborhood before you decide.
