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$255,000
$211 / sqft · est. $1,587/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,210sqft
20days on market

3514 Bancroft Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Under ContractResidential · built 1981 · PECAN GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming end-unit townhome in sought-after Pecan Gardens! This freshly updated home features brand-new carpet and a fresh coat of paint throughout, ready for its next owner. The living room boasts a cozy wood-burning fireplace, for chilly evenings, plus a separate dining area. Fully fenced front and back yard — great for pets, gardening, or outdoor relaxing. Unbeatable location to shopping, dining, and major interstate access for an easy commute. Don't miss this move-in ready gem!

Listing courtesy of Rhonda Scott · Shaffer Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10640747

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

3514 Bancroft Drive is a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home in Virginia Beach, built in 1981 and offering 1,210 square feet of comfortable living space. It sits just minutes from NAS Oceana, making it a practical and well-located choice for military and civilian households alike.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3514 Bancroft Drive apart is its hard-to-beat position in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood with quick access to two major military installations — NAS Oceana in roughly 7 minutes and Dam Neck Annex in about 14. The 1981 construction gives the home a solid, single-story footprint that's easy to maintain, and the 1,210-square-foot layout keeps daily life efficient without feeling cramped.

PECAN GARDENS and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Bancroft Drive sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Virginia Beach — one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast and a community that consistently ranks among the most livable in Virginia. The surrounding streets follow a classic suburban pattern from the early 1980s: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stick around. You're in the heart of the city's central corridor, which means you get easy access to both the oceanfront energy and the calmer, inland side of Virginia Beach without committing to either extreme. Virginia Beach blends military heritage with a strong civilian economy, a low crime profile compared to peer cities, and a genuine sense of place — from the Boardwalk to the farm fields in Pungo. The 23452 zip code puts you close to everyday retail, parks, and major roads like Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard, keeping commutes manageable in most directions.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Bancroft Drive. Grocery options, pharmacies, and big-box retail cluster along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard within a short drive. Lynnhaven Mall and its surrounding retail corridor are reachable in under 15 minutes for larger shopping runs. Mount Trashmore Park — one of Virginia Beach's most beloved green spaces — is just a few miles away and offers walking trails, a lake, and open fields. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is roughly 20 minutes east, and Norfolk's downtown arts and dining scene is accessible in about 25 minutes via I-264.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For active-duty personnel and their families, the location is genuinely hard to argue with. NAS Oceana is about 7 minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex is roughly 14 — meaning short commutes on both ends of a typical duty rotation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the established neighborhood offers the kind of stability that matters when PCS orders eventually arrive.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 3514 Bancroft Drive offers a manageable entry point. At 1,210 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, the layout is practical without overwhelming you. The 1981 construction means the major systems are well past the new-build premium, and the central Virginia Beach location keeps your options open for work, recreation, and daily life.

More buyer questions

How far is 3514 Bancroft Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately 7 minutes from 3514 Bancroft Drive under normal traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter base commutes you'll find in this price range of Virginia Beach.

How far is 3514 Bancroft Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is roughly 14 minutes away, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation or splitting time between the two.

Is 3514 Bancroft Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What is the lot and home size at 3514 Bancroft Drive?

The home offers 1,210 square feet of living space across a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout, built in 1981 on a residential lot in the central Virginia Beach corridor.

What parks or green spaces are near 3514 Bancroft Drive?

Mount Trashmore Park is one of the closest major green spaces, just a few miles away, offering walking trails, a lake, and large open fields. Several smaller neighborhood parks are also within easy reach.

Curious whether 3514 Bancroft Drive fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through it.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1981

Price / sqft

$211

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,274/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640747

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,210
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Total rooms
6
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Townhouse
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0700
Subdivision
PECAN GARDENS
Zoning
A18
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space
Possession
AT SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

65-70 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

Explore this neighborhood

Chimney Hill

Chimney Hill is an established community in central Virginia Beach, set along Chimney Hill Parkway near Holland Road in the 23462 ZIP code, just off Interstate 264.

$337K

Median sale · 12 mo

$219

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

7

For sale now

$67K

HH income

55.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,587/mo

Principal & interest

$1,323

Property tax

$190

Home insurance

$74

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

126% of $202,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,274/yr

Land share of assessed value

37% — $75,000

Improvements $127,500 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$254,999 – $370,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

3836 Lasalle DR #106 · 2.1 mi · 1,132 sqft$254,999 sold 2026-05
1756 Solar LN · 2.3 mi · 1,143 sqft$343,000 sold 2026-07
1753 Moonstone DR · 2.7 mi · 1,212 sqft$370,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$255,000

Price / Sq Ft

$211

Annual Taxes

$2,274

Monthly Tax

$190

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.89%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 25, 2026$255,000—
Currently listed—$255,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

26% above assessment

Total Assessed

$202,500

Land

$75,000

Improvement

$127,500

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 3514 Bancroft Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Windsor Oaks Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Plaza Middle (GreatSchools 8/10), Green Run (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3514 Bancroft Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 3514 Bancroft Dr?+
Yes — Powerhouse Boxing and Kickboxing is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 3514 Bancroft Dr?+
Pecan Gardens Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3514 Bancroft Dr?+
ALDI is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.2 mi).
Does 3514 Bancroft Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3514 Bancroft Dr built?+
It was built in 1981, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Rhonda Scott · Shaffer Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10640747

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3514 Bancroft Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 · MLS #10640747 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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