119 days on market
$308,000
3540 Chester St
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
MLS# 10621469 · PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA · Virginia Beach VA
Updated 3 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,868/mo
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Price / sq ft
$338
910 sq ft
Days on market
119
HOA
None
Year built
1961
65 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
910
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryLynnhaven Elementary School8/10
- MiddlePlaza Middle School8/10
- 7/10
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About this home
Centrally located in the heart of Virginia Beach, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers easy access to major interstates, shopping, dining, and entertainment — making daily commutes and weekend plans a breeze! Fresh paint and brand-new flooring throughout give the home a clean, updated feel that's truly move-in ready and offers a blank canvas for you to personalize the home to your liking. Enjoy a spacious, fu…
Listed by Megan Gallaher · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
VaHome Team property overview
3540 Chester Street is a cozy 1961 single-family home in Virginia Beach's Princess Anne Plaza neighborhood, offering 910 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath — a compact, practical footprint just minutes from NAS Oceana.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 3540 Chester Street apart is its location in a mature, established neighborhood where the streets are quiet and the lots have character. Built in 1961, the home carries the solid construction sensibility of its era on a real residential street — not a sprawling subdivision, but a genuine neighborhood with roots. For buyers who want proximity to two major military installations without paying for extra square footage they don't need, this address delivers.
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Princess Anne Plaza is one of Virginia Beach's most enduring mid-century neighborhoods, developed primarily through the late 1950s and 1960s when the city was still finding its shape. The streets here are lined with mature trees, and the homes have a settled, lived-in quality that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Neighbors tend to stay, and the community has a genuine sense of place. Chester Street itself is a quiet residential road — low traffic, walkable, and connected to the broader grid without feeling like a cut-through. Virginia Beach as a whole gives residents access to 35 miles of Atlantic coastline, a thriving restaurant and arts scene along the Oceanfront, and one of the most military-friendly cities on the East Coast. Princess Anne Plaza sits comfortably inland, away from the tourist corridor, which means you get all the benefits of the city without the seasonal congestion.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Chester Street. Lynnhaven Mall is roughly 10 minutes west, covering everything from big-box retail to dining. Grocery options including Farm Fresh and Walmart Neighborhood Market are within a short drive. For green space, Red Wing Park is nearby and offers walking trails, Japanese gardens, and open fields. The Oceanfront boardwalk is about 15 minutes east — close enough for a weekend morning run or an evening out. Several local coffee shops and casual dining spots are scattered along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard, both easily accessible from the neighborhood.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to NAS Oceana and 14 minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — 3540 Chester Street is positioned well for service members at either installation. The home's modest size keeps things manageable during deployments, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership straightforward. Princess Anne Plaza has long been a go-to neighborhood for military families who want a real community, not a transient feel.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 910 square feet is a manageable place to start — lower utility costs, less maintenance overhead, and a price point that tends to be more accessible. Princess Anne Plaza is a stable, established neighborhood, which means you're not taking a gamble on an up-and-coming area. You're buying into a community with decades of track record behind it.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 3540 Chester Street from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 7 minutes from 3540 Chester Street by car, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. The route is straightforward via Virginia Beach Boulevard.
How far is 3540 Chester Street from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 14 minutes from Chester Street, heading northeast through the city. It's a practical commute for service members stationed there.
What is the Princess Anne Plaza neighborhood like?
Princess Anne Plaza is a mid-century residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach with mature trees, established streets, and a mix of long-term homeowners. It has a quiet, community-oriented character that distinguishes it from newer developments.
Is 3540 Chester Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the address.
What is the square footage and layout of the home at 3540 Chester Street?
The home offers 910 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, built in 1961 as a single-family residential property on Chester Street in Virginia Beach.
Want to know more about 3540 Chester Street or Princess Anne Plaza? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out and let's talk.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
910
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, None, Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$308,000
Price / Sq Ft
$338
Annual Taxes
$2,164
Monthly Tax
$180
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.70%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Feb 26, 2026 | $308,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $308,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched Jun 19, 2026.
Total Assessed
$223,100
Land
$129,000
Improvement
$94,100
Parcel ID: 14877233920000
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,868/moPrincipal & interest
$1,598
Property tax
$180
Home insurance
$90
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.
Listed by Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · MLS# 10621469
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$308,000
3540 Chester ST, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23452
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
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