Why this home stands out
What sets 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf apart is its unbeatable proximity to two major installations — NAS Oceana in eight minutes and Dam Neck Annex in fourteen — paired with a walkable cluster of everyday conveniences right outside the door. For a 1,596-square-foot, three-bedroom home built in 1974, the floor plan delivers a realistic amount of space without the overhead of a larger property, making it a grounded choice among Virginia Beach homes for sale.
GREEN RUN and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Ship Chandlers Wharf sits in the western interior of Virginia Beach, tucked into a quiet residential pocket of the 23453 zip code. The surrounding streets carry the unhurried feel of an established neighborhood — mature trees, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, which means you get genuine suburban breathing room without losing access to the oceanfront, the resort strip, or the city's extensive trail and park network. The Chimney Hill corridor nearby keeps daily errands genuinely close, and the broader Kempsville-area grid connects you to I-264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard without much fuss. If you are comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach across different zip codes, the 23453 area tends to offer solid square footage relative to its price band, and the commute math to both bases is hard to argue with.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Farmers International Foods is just 0.2 miles away for grocery runs, and 21 Burgers, China Wok, and Brooklyn NY Pizza are all within 0.3 miles when you would rather not cook. A Wawa at 0.3 miles covers your morning coffee without a detour. Angie's Bakery is a short 0.7-mile trip for something a little more special. For staying active, Crunch Fitness – Chimney Hill is 0.8 miles out, and Powerhouse Boxing and Kickboxing is just a bit beyond that at 0.9 miles. Dahlia Playground, Oak Springs Park, and Woodland Estates Park are all within half a mile, giving kids and dog walkers plenty of green space to rotate through.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to NAS Oceana and fourteen to Dam Neck Annex — the commute math here is genuinely hard to beat. Three bedrooms and 2.1 baths give a family real room to settle in, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership straightforward. Groceries, parks, and a Wawa are all within a half-mile, so the day-to-day logistics stay simple even during a busy duty rotation.
For first-time buyers
At 1,596 square feet with three bedrooms and 2.1 baths, 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf offers a manageable footprint without feeling cramped. The 23453 zip code is one of the more accessible entry points among homes for sale in 23453, and the walkable cluster of restaurants, a gym, and parks nearby means you are not dependent on a second car for every errand. It is a solid first chapter.
More buyer questions
How far is 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately eight minutes away by car, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the Virginia Beach interior. Dam Neck Annex is about fourteen minutes in the same direction.
Is 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23453 zip code.
What school zone does 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf fall in?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Green Run High School and homes for sale zoned for Rosemont Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can change.
Does the property have a garage?
Garage and parking details for 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf are reflected in the current listing data shown on this page — check the property specs tile for the most accurate information.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf?
Farmers International Foods is just 0.2 miles from the address, making it a genuinely walkable grocery option for everyday needs.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get straight answers about 3638 Ship Chandlers Wharf and what it takes to make it yours.
