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453 Caren DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452 - Main photo
3beds
2baths
1,860sqft
65days on market

453 Caren Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Off MarketResidential · built 1958 · BIRCHWOOD GARDENS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1958

Price / sqft

$252

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,089/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10646156

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,860
Stories
1
Flooring
Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Hot Tub

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
Above Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Oil
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3800
Subdivision
BIRCHWOOD GARDENS
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Fuel In Tank Conveys

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

This beautifully updated, move-in ready home features a stunning open floor plan, many updates (2019) with large center island in updated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, double oven, and beautiful soft-close cabinetry. Shining refinished hardwood floors makes the entry into this home stunning. The versatile bonus room can be used as a 4th bedroom, home office, or game room. The spacious primary suite includes a updated bathroom with a amazing walk-in shower. Other updates include air condition system installed 2019, replacement windows and extra wide sliding glass doors that open to a true backyard retreat that includes a above ground salt-water pool with newer linear, a 4 yr. old hot tub in good working order. Nice size outdoor shed great for your lawn equipment and conveys as is. This home is a convenient distance to shopping, dining, Town Center, Va. Beach attractions. Priced below 2026 appraisal for instant equity. One year home warranty for added peace of mind.

Listing courtesy of Jack Wilson · Aweigh Real Estate · REIN MLS #10646156

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

453 Caren Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in Virginia Beach, offering 1,860 square feet of living space on a property built in 1958. It sits in a well-established residential pocket of the city with easy access to everyday conveniences and the coast.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 453 Caren Drive apart is the combination of mid-century bones and generous square footage that older Virginia Beach neighborhoods do so well. At 1,860 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, there's real room to spread out. Homes from this era were built on larger lots with more breathing room between neighbors — and that sense of space still shows up in the layout and the yard.

BIRCHWOOD GARDENS and the Virginia Beach real estate market

453 Caren Drive sits in a quiet, tree-lined residential area of Virginia Beach — one of the city's established inland neighborhoods where streets are calm and neighbors tend to stay for years. If you're searching for a house in Virginia Beach that feels settled rather than freshly stamped out of a subdivision mold, this part of the city delivers. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and stretches from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the Atlantic Ocean, giving residents access to beaches, waterways, parks, and a dense network of retail and dining without the congestion of a traditional downtown core. The Caren Drive area sits comfortably inland, which means you get the lifestyle perks of coastal Virginia without being directly in the tourist corridor. Streets here are mature, lots are established, and the overall character leans residential and low-key — a solid foundation for everyday life.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from 453 Caren Drive. Lynnhaven Mall and a full range of big-box retail are within a short drive along Virginia Beach Boulevard, and multiple grocery options are close by. Mount Trashmore Park — one of the most distinctive green spaces in Hampton Roads — is just minutes away, offering walking trails, a lake, and open fields. The Oceanfront boardwalk and beach access are reachable in under 20 minutes. For dining and coffee, the Kempsville and Lynnhaven corridors offer plenty of everyday options without requiring a long drive.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Virginia Beach sits within easy reach of Naval Air Station Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story, and Naval Station Norfolk across the water. The Caren Drive area offers a practical mid-point location for service members juggling multiple installation assignments or PCS cycles. Established neighborhoods like this one tend to hold their value well, which matters when you're thinking about a Virginia Beach house for sale as a long-term asset.

Room to grow

Three bedrooms and two full baths across 1,860 square feet gives a growing family genuine room to work with — not just on paper, but in practice. Homes built in 1958 in Virginia Beach were constructed with real square footage and yard space, and this one is no exception. Add in the proximity to Mount Trashmore Park and the broader amenities of Virginia Beach, and daily life for a family here has a lot of natural rhythm to it.

More buyer questions

How far is 453 Caren Drive from Naval Air Station Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately 8 to 10 miles east of 453 Caren Drive, typically a 15 to 20-minute drive depending on traffic along Virginia Beach Boulevard or the expressway.

How far is 453 Caren Drive from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The Atlantic Avenue boardwalk and beach access are roughly 10 to 12 miles from Caren Drive, making it an easy 20-minute drive for a beach day without living directly in the resort district.

What is the lot and property size at 453 Caren Drive?

The home offers 1,860 square feet of interior living space across a single-family layout built in 1958, with three bedrooms and two full baths on an established residential lot.

Is 453 Caren Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

Where is 453 Caren Drive located within Virginia Beach?

The home sits in the inland western portion of Virginia Beach, in a well-established residential area near the Kempsville and Lynnhaven corridors, roughly equidistant from the Oceanfront and the city's border with Chesapeake.

Want to know more about 453 Caren Drive or the surrounding Virginia Beach neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

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Virginia Beach$395K – $540K3+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

13.5 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Thalia

Thalia is a central, settled Virginia Beach neighborhood. It lies along the winding banks of Thalia Creek. It sits just east of the Town Center business district and Princess Anne High School.

$440K

Median sale · 12 mo

$238

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$74K

HH income

33.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,911/mo

Principal & interest

$2,434

Property tax

$341

Home insurance

$137

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

111% of $421,500

City assessment record · taxes $4,089/yr

Land share of assessed value

34% — $141,800

Improvements $279,700 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$370,000 – $440,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

3574 Campion AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,891 sqft$400,000 sold 2026-10
3570 Campion AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,891 sqft$390,000 sold 2026-03
3805 Meadowbridge LN · 2.7 mi · 1,784 sqft$440,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$469,000

Price / Sq Ft

$252

Annual Taxes

$4,089

Monthly Tax

$341

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.87%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 27, 2026$469,000—
Currently listed—$469,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

11% above assessment

Total Assessed

$421,500

Land

$141,800

Improvement

$279,700

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 453 Caren Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Malibu Elementary (VaHome School Score 5.5/10), Independence Middle (VaHome School Score 6.4/10), Princess Anne (VaHome School Score 8.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 453 Caren Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 453 Caren Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 453 Caren Dr built?+
It was built in 1958, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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