Why this home stands out
What sets Smokey Lake Drive apart is the density of walkable convenience around it. Three grocery options, multiple gyms, and Mount Trashmore Park are all under a mile away — a combination that's harder to find than you'd think in Virginia Beach homes for sale at this size and era. The 1980 build means mature landscaping and established street character, not a cookie-cutter new-construction block.
LARKSPUR and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Smokey Lake Drive sits in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Virginia Beach — a city of roughly 460,000 people that manages to feel like a collection of distinct neighborhoods rather than one sprawling metro. This part of the 23462 zip code is solidly inland, away from the resort-strip crowds, and surrounded by the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes a neighborhood genuinely livable. Neighbors here tend to be long-term residents who value proximity to jobs, parks, and good food without paying oceanfront premiums. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare mix: military economic stability, a strong job market across healthcare, tech, and defense contracting, and a coastline that's always within reach for a weekend. The city's park system is exceptional, and Mount Trashmore — one of the most beloved green spaces in the region — is less than a mile from your front door. If you're comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach, this corridor delivers solid bones and real-world convenience.
What's nearby
Groceries are a non-issue: Organic Food Depot, Dollar General, and Food Lion are all within half a mile. Arby's and Texas Roadhouse are practically around the corner at 0.2 miles, and a Wawa covers both a quick bite and your morning coffee at 0.3 miles. For something a little different, Lily's Crepes and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are both 0.4 miles out. Fitness options are unusually dense here — International Yoga Institute is just 0.1 miles away, with My Personal Gym and VBA Fitness both at 0.3 miles. Larkspur Greens Park and Myles Memorial Bench offer quick outdoor escapes, and Mount Trashmore Park's trails, lake, and open fields are under a mile away.
For different buyers
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,590 square feet is a strong starting point — enough room to grow without the maintenance overhead of a larger footprint. The 1980 build means the big-ticket structural work is likely already behind the home, and the walkable access to groceries, parks, and gyms means you're not car-dependent for daily errands. Among homes for sale in 23462, this size and location combination is a practical entry into Virginia Beach homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 4037 Smokey Lake Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 11 minutes by car from 4037 Smokey Lake Drive, making it one of the more commute-friendly addresses for personnel stationed there. The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake adds another option at roughly 14 minutes.
What is the flood zone status for 4037 Smokey Lake Drive?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA map data and zone classification.
What parks are near 4037 Smokey Lake Drive?
Larkspur Greens Park is 0.4 miles away, Myles Memorial Bench is 0.5 miles, and the much-loved Mount Trashmore Park — with its lake, trails, and open recreation space — is just 0.7 miles from the front door.
Is there an HOA at 4037 Smokey Lake Drive?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section of this page — confirm directly with the listing documentation or your agent for current association information.
What grocery stores are close to 4037 Smokey Lake Drive?
Three grocery options are within half a mile: Organic Food Depot at 0.4 miles, Dollar General at 0.4 miles, and Food Lion at 0.5 miles — a genuinely convenient setup for daily shopping without a long drive.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Virginia Beach corridor well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of what 4037 Smokey Lake Drive could mean for your next move.
