Why this home stands out
What sets 403 Marsh Duck Way apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and genuine neighborhood walkability. You're a five-minute drive from NAS Oceana and six from Dam Neck Annex, yet the street itself feels removed from the noise — bordered by marsh views and greenspace that give the address a quieter, more settled character than you'd expect this close to two major installations.
LANDS END CONDO and the Virginia Beach real estate market
403 Marsh Duck Way sits in the Oceana area of Virginia Beach, a section of the city that has quietly become one of the more practical addresses for anyone who values short commutes and a low-key coastal lifestyle. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and its southern reaches — where this property sits — trade the tourist-heavy Oceanfront energy for something more grounded: working neighborhoods, mature trees, and easy access to everyday amenities without the resort-area traffic. The street itself runs alongside marshland, which keeps the surroundings open and the density low. Princess Anne County's former jurisdiction shaped much of the land-use character here, and you still feel that in the wider lots, the park space, and the generally unhurried pace. It's a part of Virginia Beach that rewards people who want real-life convenience — groceries, gyms, green space, and two military installations — without sacrificing the sense that home is actually a place to exhale.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 403 Marsh Duck Way. Food Lion, DG Market, and an Amoco station are all within 0.3 miles, so a grocery run rarely requires getting on a major road. Taqueria Jessy's and South Beach Pizza are both 0.2 miles away for weeknight dinners, and Wings Go is just a block farther. Dunkin' is 0.3 miles out when you need a quick morning coffee. Marshview Dog Park and Marshview Park (Northside) are both 0.3 miles away — a straight walk with a dog or a kid. Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park is equally close and worth knowing about. For fitness, Workout Anytime Virginia Beach, Wareing's Gym, and ReStormi Pilates are all within half a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is five minutes away and Dam Neck Annex is six — that's as short a commute as you'll find in Virginia Beach without living on base. A VA loan can make ownership here very accessible, and the 1,540-square-foot layout gives a military household real room to spread out. Marshview Dog Park and the nearby green space make the neighborhood genuinely livable for families between deployments.
For first-time buyers
At 1,540 square feet with two bedrooms and two and a half baths, 403 Marsh Duck Way is a manageable first home that doesn't feel like a compromise. Groceries, coffee, and parks are all within walking distance, which keeps daily life simple. The 1984 build year means the bones are solid, and the location — close to two military installations and major Virginia Beach corridors — gives the address long-term staying power.
More buyer questions
How far is 403 Marsh Duck Way from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately five minutes by car from 403 Marsh Duck Way, making it one of the closest off-base residential addresses to the installation in Virginia Beach.
How far is 403 Marsh Duck Way from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is about six minutes away by car — a straightforward drive with no highway required for most routes.
Is 403 Marsh Duck Way in a flood zone?
The property sits near marshland, so flood zone designation is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA map classification specific to this address.
What is the square footage and layout of 403 Marsh Duck Way?
The home offers 1,540 square feet of living space across two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1984.
Are there parks near 403 Marsh Duck Way?
Yes — Marshview Dog Park, Marshview Park (Northside), and Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park are all within 0.3 miles of the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 403 Marsh Duck Way fits where you're headed.
