Why this home stands out
What sets 3517 Victoria Drive apart is the combination of single-level living, a four-bedroom count that's harder to find in this square footage range, and a location that puts two major military installations within a quarter-hour's drive. The 1962 build era means solid construction bones and a lot footprint that newer infill neighborhoods rarely match — real yard, real space, real neighborhood.
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Victoria Drive sits in a well-established residential pocket of Virginia Beach — one of those mid-century streets where the trees have had sixty-plus years to grow tall and the neighbors tend to stick around. The surrounding area carries the relaxed, unpretentious energy that defines inland Virginia Beach away from the resort strip. Streets are quiet, lots are generous by modern standards, and the overall feel is genuinely residential rather than transient. Virginia Beach itself is the largest city by population in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and it earns that size by offering an unusually wide range of experiences: oceanfront recreation, major retail corridors, a thriving restaurant scene, and some of the most accessible military infrastructure on the East Coast. From this address, you're positioned in the heart of it all — close enough to reach the beach, the base, or a grocery run without committing to a long drive in any direction. The city's mix of suburban stability and coastal energy makes it a place people choose deliberately, and Victoria Drive reflects that grounded, livable character.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 3517 Victoria Drive. Lynnhaven Mall and the broader retail corridor along Lynnhaven Parkway are a short drive west, covering everything from big-box shopping to sit-down dining. Grocery options including Farm Fresh and Harris Teeter locations are within a few miles. For outdoor time, First Landing State Park is accessible to the north, and the public beach at the Oceanfront is roughly twenty minutes away. Local coffee shops and casual dining spots dot the surrounding neighborhoods, and the Virginia Beach Farmers Market is a reasonable drive for weekend routines.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to NAS Oceana and fourteen to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — that's a commute that actually works, even on a busy base morning. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom ranch a straightforward path to ownership, and the single-level layout handles the practical demands of a military household: easy to maintain during deployments, easy to reconfigure as family needs shift.
For first-time buyers
A four-bedroom, single-story home in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood is a strong starting point. The 1962 construction means the lot and the neighborhood have both had time to settle into something real — mature trees, defined streets, and neighbors who've been there long enough to wave hello. It's the kind of address that gives first-time buyers immediate equity in a livable, proven community.
More buyer questions
How far is 3517 Victoria Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately seven minutes by car from 3517 Victoria Drive, making it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for personnel stationed there. The route avoids most of the heavier Virginia Beach traffic corridors.
How far is 3517 Victoria Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly fourteen minutes from this address under normal traffic conditions, giving households with personnel at either installation a genuinely workable commute from a single home.
What is the property type and layout at 3517 Victoria Drive?
The home is a single-family residential property built in 1962, offering single-level ranch-style living with four bedrooms and two full baths across 1,670 square feet.
Is 3517 Victoria Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Are there HOA fees associated with 3517 Victoria Drive?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current listing documentation or directly with the listing agent, as community association structures in established mid-century neighborhoods like this one vary by parcel.
Want to walk through 3517 Victoria Drive or ask Tom and Dariya a question about the neighborhood? Reach out to the Milan team at LPT Realty — they know Virginia Beach well and are happy to help.
