Why this home stands out
What sets 4524 Marlwood Way apart is its dual-base convenience — JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and NAS Oceana are both roughly 12 to 13 minutes away, making this address a practical anchor for military households. The 1,424-square-foot layout across three bedrooms and two and a half baths gives you real, usable space without the upkeep burden of a sprawling footprint, all inside the Virginia Beach city limits.
KEMPSVILLE LAKE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Marlwood Way sits within the interior of Virginia Beach's 23462 zip code — a mid-city corridor that connects the resort strip to the western suburbs without the traffic chaos of either. The streets here are established and quiet, lined with homes from the 1980s that have aged into mature landscaping and settled neighborhood rhythms. You're far enough from the oceanfront to avoid the seasonal tourist surge, yet close enough to reach the beach on a whim. Virginia Beach as a city delivers a lot: an extensive parks system, a walkable Oceanfront boardwalk, Town Center for dining and nightlife, and one of the most military-friendly municipal cultures on the East Coast. The 23462 area specifically benefits from easy access to both I-264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard, meaning you can move around the city — or out of it toward Norfolk and Chesapeake — without fighting a single bottleneck. Daily errands, weekend plans, and the commute all flow naturally from this central position.
What's nearby
Grocery runs are straightforward with multiple options along Virginia Beach Boulevard within a few minutes' drive. Coffee shops, fast-casual dining, and sit-down restaurants cluster nearby along the Boulevard corridor. Bow Creek Recreation Center and First Landing State Park offer outdoor options ranging from fitness facilities to hiking trails and kayak launches. Town Center — Virginia Beach's walkable urban hub with restaurants, a movie theater, and live music venues — is a short drive west. Pharmacies, urgent care, and big-box retail are all within a five-to-ten-minute radius, keeping daily life low-friction.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With JEB Little Creek-Fort Story just 12 minutes away and NAS Oceana only 13 minutes out, 4524 Marlwood Way is genuinely well-positioned for dual-military households or anyone rotating between assignments. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the central Virginia Beach location keeps you connected to base, city, and coast without a punishing commute in any direction.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 1,424 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths is a smart, manageable size — enough room to grow into without overwhelming maintenance. The 1984 construction means the home has real bones, and the central Virginia Beach location means you're buying into a city with long-term infrastructure, employment diversity, and consistent demand.
More buyer questions
How far is 4524 Marlwood Way from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive from Marlwood Way to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base addresses for service members stationed there.
How far is 4524 Marlwood Way from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about 13 minutes from this address, a comfortable commute that keeps you well within reach of the base without living directly under the flight corridor.
Is 4524 Marlwood Way in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.
What is the lot and property type at 4524 Marlwood Way?
This is a residential single-family property built in 1984, offering 1,424 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood.
Does 4524 Marlwood Way have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details above — if an association is in place, the presence (and any applicable rules) will be indicated there.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get honest, local insight on 4524 Marlwood Way and what ownership here looks like for your situation.
