Why this home stands out
Most Virginia Beach addresses trade space for convenience. 4490 Blackwater Road flips that equation. Built in 1940 and stretching across 4,290 square feet with six bedrooms and four full baths, this property sits in the 23457 zip code — the southernmost, least-dense corner of the city — where the land opens up, the pace slows down, and a home this size doesn't feel like an exception. It feels like the point.
BLACKWATER and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Blackwater Road runs through the Creeds area, a rural agricultural community tucked into the far southern reaches of Virginia Beach. This is not the oceanfront, and it's not the suburbs — it's working countryside inside a major independent city, which makes it genuinely unusual. Farms, open fields, and tree lines define the visual landscape here, and the neighbors tend to value privacy and space over walkability scores. Virginia Beach as a whole spans more than 400 square miles, and a significant portion of that is this kind of open land — protected, quiet, and increasingly rare. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often overlook the southern corridor until they see what the acreage and square footage can look like out here. The 23457 zip code carries its own identity: unhurried, grounded, and a long way from the resort strip in the best possible sense.
What's nearby
Daily errands require a drive — that's the honest trade-off for this much space. The Creeds area sits roughly 20 minutes from the retail corridors along Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road, where you'll find grocery anchors, pharmacies, and dining. Pungo, a beloved small-town node just to the north, offers the Pungo Strawberry Festival grounds, local farm stands, and a handful of longtime neighborhood restaurants. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are accessible to the southeast, making this corner of Virginia Beach a quiet gateway to some of the most unspoiled coastal habitat on the East Coast.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 20 minutes north, and Dam Neck Annex sits roughly 23 minutes away — both manageable commutes from Blackwater Road. For a military household that needs six bedrooms to house a large or multigenerational family, and wants to stretch a VA loan into something with real square footage and breathing room, this part of Virginia Beach delivers in a way that tighter suburban neighborhoods simply can't.
More buyer questions
How far is 4490 Blackwater Road from Dam Neck Annex?
The drive from 4490 Blackwater Road to Dam Neck Annex is approximately 23 minutes under normal conditions, heading northeast toward the oceanfront side of Virginia Beach.
What zip code is 4490 Blackwater Road in?
This address falls in the 23457 zip code, which covers the rural southern tip of Virginia Beach — one of the least-dense and most land-rich zip codes in the entire city. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23457 are typically drawn to the space, privacy, and agricultural character of the area.
Is 4490 Blackwater Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — given the property's location in the southern Virginia Beach corridor near Back Bay, reviewing that information carefully before making decisions is worthwhile.
What is the neighborhood like around Blackwater Road in Virginia Beach?
The Creeds community is rural and agricultural — open land, farm properties, and long stretches of tree-lined road define the character. It's quiet and private, with a distinctly different feel from the resort and suburban areas of Virginia Beach that most people picture first.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home like 4490 Blackwater Road?
Yes — a VA loan can generally be used on a single-family residential property like this one, subject to the property meeting VA appraisal and condition standards. Consulting with a VA-experienced lender early in the process is the best way to confirm eligibility for a specific home.
Tom and Dariya Milan know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get straight answers about the property, the area, and your next step.
