Why this home stands out
What sets 3889 Jousting Arch apart is its combination of practical size and unbeatable access. You're close enough to NAS Oceana to make the commute painless, yet tucked into a quiet residential pocket with green space on three sides — Village Bend Park, Salem Lakes Park, and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities all within half a mile. For a 1,484-square-foot home with a half-bath bonus and a 1983 build that's had decades to settle into a mature neighborhood, the lifestyle payoff is hard to match.
SALEM LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
3889 Jousting Arch sits in the southern Virginia Beach corridor — a part of the city that tends to fly under the radar but rewards the people who discover it. The streets here are lined with established trees, and the pace feels genuinely residential without being remote. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and this corner of it balances suburban calm with real urban access. You're well inside the city limits, close to the Princess Anne District's parks and recreation amenities, and positioned between two major employment hubs — NAS Oceana to the north and the Chesapeake border to the west. The neighborhood itself is mature and owner-occupied in character, with single-family homes that reflect the steady, unpretentious growth Virginia Beach saw through the 1980s. Sidewalks, green buffers, and nearby park land give the area a livable, grounded feel that newer master-planned communities sometimes miss.
What's nearby
Groceries are a quick 0.7-mile trip to Food Lion, and when you want a sit-down meal, Chen's Garden is right at that same distance. A 7-Eleven is less than a mile away for those early-morning coffee runs. Fitness is covered by the Princess Anne Family YMCA, just 0.8 miles out — one of the better-equipped community gyms in this part of Virginia Beach. For outdoor time, you have three options practically at your doorstep: Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities at 0.4 miles, Village Bend Park at 0.5 miles, and Salem Lakes Park also at 0.5 miles. It's the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes a neighborhood genuinely livable.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is an 11-minute drive from 3889 Jousting Arch — short enough to make duty days manageable and long enough to feel off-base when you're home. USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is 13 minutes in the other direction. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the proximity to base means BAH goes a long way in this part of Virginia Beach. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and parks within walking distance make it a solid fit for a growing military family.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 3889 Jousting Arch offers a manageable footprint — 1,484 square feet, three bedrooms, two and a half baths — without overwhelming you with space or upkeep. The 1983 build means the neighborhood is mature and stable, and having a Food Lion, a YMCA, and multiple parks all under a mile away means you won't need to drive for every errand. It's a practical, comfortable starting point in one of Virginia Beach's most accessible southern neighborhoods.
More buyer questions
How far is 3889 Jousting Arch from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 11 minutes from 3889 Jousting Arch by car, making it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for personnel stationed there. The route is straightforward with no major highway congestion during typical commute windows.
What parks are near 3889 Jousting Arch?
Three parks are within half a mile: Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation facilities at 0.4 miles, Village Bend Park at 0.5 miles, and Salem Lakes Park also at 0.5 miles — giving you genuine outdoor options without getting in the car.
Is 3889 Jousting Arch 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. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
What is the square footage and layout of 3889 Jousting Arch?
The home offers 1,484 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms — a layout that works well for small families, couples who want a dedicated guest room, or anyone who wants a home office without sacrificing a sleeping space.
Does 3889 Jousting Arch have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is listed in the details section of this page. If you have questions about what any HOA covers or how it affects your purchase, Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through it.
Curious whether 3889 Jousting Arch is the right fit? Tom and Dariya Milan know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and they'll give you the straight answer.
