Why this home stands out
What sets 3869 William Penn Boulevard apart is its rare combination of proximity and quiet. You're a short walk from Mt. Trashmore Fishing Inlet, a quick drive to two major military installations, and surrounded by a walkable cluster of groceries, restaurants, and fitness options — all without sitting on a busy arterial. For a 1,334-square-foot home built in 1966, the lot and layout offer room to breathe in a part of Virginia Beach that doesn't ask you to drive everywhere for everything.
WINDSOR WOODS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
William Penn Boulevard sits in the interior of Virginia Beach's Kempsville-area corridor — a mature, established stretch of mid-century residential streets where tree canopies fill in over the summers and neighbors tend to stick around. The surrounding blocks are a mix of single-family homes from the 1960s and 70s, giving the area a settled, unhurried character that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. You're in the 23452 zip code, which places you centrally within Virginia Beach — close to the city's commercial spine along Virginia Beach Boulevard without being absorbed by it. Virginia Beach as a city offers a lot: Atlantic Ocean beaches roughly 20 minutes east, the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the north, and a sprawling parks system that includes Mt. Trashmore Park right in your backyard. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often find that this part of the city threads the needle between suburban calm and genuine urban access, with two military bases reachable in under 15 minutes.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from William Penn Boulevard. European Grocery Market (Russian Food) and La Tienda/La Tapatia 4 are both within 0.6 miles, giving you international grocery options that are genuinely hard to find this close together. Dollar General rounds out the quick-stop options. For dinner, El Borincano Restaurant, Golden Wok, and Town Center Pizzeria are all within the same half-mile radius. Coffee is covered by Leena Coffee at 0.6 miles, with Tropical Smoothie Cafe just a bit further. Fitness options are unusually dense here — N.M. Nutrition, Rumblee In Da Junglee Fitness, and Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts are all within 0.6 miles. Mt. Trashmore Fishing Inlet is just 0.3 miles away, Windsor Oaks West Park is 0.6 miles, and Kids Cove Playground is 0.7 miles.
For different buyers
For first-time buyers
At 1,334 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 3869 William Penn Boulevard is sized right for a first purchase — enough room to grow into without the overhead of a larger home. The 1966 build means solid bones and a real lot, and the walkable cluster of groceries and restaurants nearby means you won't feel car-dependent from day one. Among homes for sale in 23452, this address offers a foothold in a stable, established part of Virginia Beach.
More buyer questions
How far is 3869 William Penn Boulevard from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately nine minutes by car from 3869 William Penn Boulevard, making it one of the closer residential addresses to the base in this part of Virginia Beach.
How far is 3869 William Penn Boulevard from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 13 minutes from the address, a straightforward drive north through Virginia Beach without highway dependency.
What parks are near 3869 William Penn Boulevard?
Mt. Trashmore Fishing Inlet is just 0.3 miles away — one of the closest park amenities to the address — with Windsor Oaks West Park at 0.6 miles and Kids Cove Playground at 0.7 miles rounding out the options within easy walking distance.
Is 3869 William Penn Boulevard 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.
Does the 23452 zip code have good access to Virginia Beach amenities?
Yes — the 23452 zip code sits centrally within Virginia Beach, putting you within 20 minutes of the Atlantic Ocean beaches, close to Mt. Trashmore Park, and along a commercial corridor with groceries, dining, and fitness options all within under a mile of this address.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get a straight answer on what 3869 William Penn Boulevard means for your move.