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$474,500
$255 / sqft · est. $2,941/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,860sqft
57days on market

453 Caren Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

ActiveResidential · built 1958 · BIRCHWOOD GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

When you walk in the front door you will be amazed. The open floor plan, updated kitchen (2019) with large center island makes you fall in love during your first steps in. Full appliance package includes stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, along with a double oven that sets off the beautiful soft-close cabinetry. Shining natural wood floors along with the open floor plan makes the entrance 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, shatterproof sliding glass doors that open to a ;summer ready backyard retreat that includes a premium entertainment package including a above ground salt water pool with a brand new pump, newer linear, and a hot tub under a beautiful pergola all enclosed with a white vinyl privacy fence with a spacious backyard. Take your vacation right at home! Nice size outdoor shed convenient for your lawn equipment. This home is conveniently located in the heart of Va. Beach convenient to Towne Center, fine dining, grocery, and easy interstate access. Homes like this don't come around often, and photos only tell part of the story. Come see firsthand why this home may be the one you have been waiting for. New owners will also receive a 1 year Home Warranty from ACHOSA Home Warranty LLC. Home is priced thousands below recent appraisal.

Listing courtesy of Jack Wilson · Aweigh Real Estate VB · REIN MLS #10634915

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

453 Caren Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,860-square-foot home built in 1958 in Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452. Sitting minutes from NAS Oceana and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, it puts everyday conveniences, green space, and quick base access all within easy reach.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 453 Caren Drive apart is the combination of mid-century bones and a location that quietly over-delivers. At 1,860 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the footprint is generous for a 1958-era home. Add a park literally around the corner, two major grocery options within a third of a mile, and two military installations under 15 minutes away, and the address starts to feel less like a coincidence and more like a deliberate choice.

BIRCHWOOD GARDENS and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, yet the stretch of the city surrounding 453 Caren Drive has a distinctly neighborhood feel — tree-lined streets, modest lot sizes, and the kind of block where people actually know each other. The zip code 23452 sits in the central-western portion of Virginia Beach, comfortably inland from the oceanfront crowds but still close enough to the beach that a summer evening drive is a genuine option. If you're searching for a home for sale virginia beach va in a location that balances suburban calm with genuine urban access, this corridor delivers. Birchwood South Park is just 0.2 miles away, giving the immediate area a green, walkable quality that older neighborhoods in this part of the city tend to carry well. The surrounding streets mix long-term residents with newer arrivals, creating a stable, grounded community character.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are almost embarrassingly easy from 453 Caren Drive. BJ's Wholesale Club and Food Lion are both within 0.3 miles — bulk runs and quick grocery stops are covered without a real commute. Zero's Subs at Birchwood is right there for lunch, and Wendy's and Surge Nutrition VB are under half a mile for faster options. Train Hard, Collective Yoga, and Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts give you three distinct fitness paths all within 0.5 miles. Birchwood South Park (0.2 mi), Birchwood Malibu Park (0.5 mi), and Thalia Park (0.7 mi) form a green corridor that makes outdoor time genuinely convenient.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is roughly 9 minutes from the front door, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 12 — both well within the range that makes daily commutes manageable and BAH calculations favorable for this zip code. A VA loan pairs naturally with a home in this price tier and location, and the neighborhood's stability means it holds its appeal across multiple duty-station cycles.

For families upgrading

Three bedrooms and two full baths across 1,860 square feet gives a growing family real room to spread out, and the 1958 construction means solid bones without the cookie-cutter sameness of newer subdivisions. Birchwood South Park is a short walk away for afternoons outside, and the cluster of grocery stores and fitness options nearby means the logistics of family life stay manageable.

More buyer questions

How far is 453 Caren Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is approximately 9 minutes from 453 Caren Drive under typical traffic conditions. That short commute makes this address a practical choice for personnel stationed there.

How far is 453 Caren Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 12 minutes away, making 453 Caren Drive a workable location for service members attached to that installation as well.

What grocery stores are near 453 Caren Drive?

BJ's Wholesale Club and Food Lion are both within 0.3 miles, so stocking up — whether it's a bulk run or a quick fill-in trip — requires almost no effort from this address.

Is 453 Caren Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Are there parks within walking distance of 453 Caren Drive?

Yes — Birchwood South Park is just 0.2 miles away, Birchwood Malibu Park is 0.5 miles out, and Thalia Park sits about 0.7 miles from the front door, giving the neighborhood a genuinely walkable green presence.

Ready to see 453 Caren Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1958

Price / sqft

$255

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,089/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634915

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,860
Stories
1
Flooring
Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
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
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Kings Forest

Kings Forest is an established neighborhood in the central, north-central section of Virginia Beach (ZIP 23452), set between the Thalia and Kings Grant communities near the West Branch of the Lynnhaven River.

$520K

Median sale · 12 mo

$270

Sold $/sq ft

4d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$79K

HH income

69.2%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$2,941/mo

Principal & interest

$2,462

Property tax

$341

Home insurance

$138

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

113% of $421,500

City assessment record · taxes $4,089/yr

Land share of assessed value

34% — $141,800

Improvements $279,700 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$350,000 – $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.

3570 Campion AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,891 sqft$390,000 sold 2026-03
978 Hunley DR · 2.6 mi · 1,798 sqft$358,000 sold 2026-06
3805 Meadowbridge LN · 2.7 mi · 1,784 sqft$440,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$474,500

Price / Sq Ft

$255

Annual Taxes

$4,089

Monthly Tax

$341

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 20, 2026$474,500—
Price reducedJun 30, 2026$474,500−$10,000
Currently listed—$474,500—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

13% 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.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

57 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 453 Caren Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Malibu Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Independence Middle (GreatSchools 6/10), Princess Anne (GreatSchools 7/10). 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.
Is there a gym near 453 Caren Dr?+
Yes — Train Hard is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 453 Caren Dr?+
Birchwood South Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 453 Caren Dr?+
BJ's Wholesale Club is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Zero's Subs - Birchwood (0.3 mi).
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.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Jack Wilson · Aweigh Real Estate VB · REIN MLS #10634915

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453 Caren Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 · MLS #10634915 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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