Why this home stands out
What sets 3849 Whitley Park Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage and a layout that actually works for everyday life — four true bedrooms, a dedicated half bath on the main level, and enough room to spread out without feeling like you're rattling around. Built in 1998, the home hits a sweet spot between modern construction standards and an established neighborhood feel that newer developments simply can't replicate.
NEWCASTLE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Whitley Park Drive sits in the southern reaches of Virginia Beach, a part of the city that trades the boardwalk buzz for quieter residential streets without sacrificing convenience. The 23456 zip code is one of the more settled pockets of Virginia Beach — tree-lined blocks, homes from the late 1990s and early 2000s, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in the commonwealth, stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, and this corner of it leans decidedly suburban. You get city services, city parks, and city infrastructure, but the pace out here is genuinely relaxed. Commuters appreciate the relatively easy access to both the interstate network and the military corridor running through the center of the city, and the surrounding area has matured into a full-service community with groceries, dining, and everyday errands all close at hand.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life runs smoothly from this address. Grocery options are within a short drive, and the retail corridor along Holland Road and Princess Anne Road covers most household needs without a long haul. Stumpy Lake Natural Area is just a few minutes away — a genuinely underrated spot for hiking, birding, and kayaking that locals treat as a backyard escape. The Kempsville and Princess Anne areas offer a solid mix of casual dining, coffee shops, and pharmacies. For bigger trips, the Virginia Beach Town Center is accessible in under 20 minutes, and Norfolk International Airport is a manageable drive north.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is roughly 12 minutes away, and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 13 — so wherever your orders land, this address keeps your commute honest. Four bedrooms give you room for a home office or a dedicated space for kids, and the Virginia Beach location puts you well inside the typical BAH footprint. A VA loan is worth a conversation if you haven't already run the numbers.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current place, 2,152 square feet across four bedrooms gives everyone room to breathe. The half bath on the main level is one of those features you don't appreciate until you don't have it — and once you do, there's no going back. The 1998 build means solid construction without the quirks of an older home, and the established neighborhood means the hard work of community-building is already done.
More buyer questions
How far is 3849 Whitley Park Drive from NAS Oceana?
The drive to NAS Oceana typically runs about 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for personnel stationed there.
What is the square footage and layout of 3849 Whitley Park Drive?
The home offers 2,152 square feet with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms — the half bath is located on the main living level, which is a practical feature for daily use and entertaining.
What year was 3849 Whitley Park Drive built?
The home was built in 1998, placing it in a generation of Virginia Beach construction that benefits from modern framing standards while sitting in a well-established, mature neighborhood.
Is 3849 Whitley Park Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate designation.
Are there parks or natural areas near Whitley Park Drive?
Stumpy Lake Natural Area is just a few minutes from the address and offers hiking trails, wildlife observation, and water access — a genuine outdoor resource that's easy to overlook until you live nearby.
Want to know more about 3849 Whitley Park Drive or the surrounding area? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.
