Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the rare combination of military-base proximity and walkable neighborhood texture. NAS Oceana is a six-minute drive, Dam Neck Annex is eight, and yet you're also steps from local gyms, green spaces, and a handful of distinct dining spots that give the immediate area real personality. For a 1,216-square-foot condo, the two full baths and ground-floor access add practical comfort that's easy to appreciate day to day.
ALL OTHERS AREA 43 and the Virginia Beach real estate market
500 Barberton Drive sits in a part of Virginia Beach that balances suburban calm with genuine accessibility. The surrounding streets have a low-key, established feel — mature landscaping, modest traffic, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. You're well inside the city's core, which means you get the full benefit of Virginia Beach's infrastructure without being in the thick of the Oceanfront tourist corridor. Birdneck Road is your main artery here, connecting you quickly northward toward the resort strip or southward toward the bases and the broader Kempsville and Princess Anne corridors. Virginia Beach as a city offers a lot: a robust parks system, a thriving food scene, and one of the largest municipal footprints on the East Coast. This particular pocket feels grounded — not flashy, but genuinely livable. The scale is human, the commutes are short, and the everyday errands are handled without drama.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Barberton Drive. A BP station sits just 0.2 miles out for quick stops, and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 adds some local grocery flavor half a mile away. For food, Surf Rider Birdneck, SMOKE SHACK, and Pizza Hut are all within 0.3 miles. Neptune's Cafe and Smoke Shop is a short walk for coffee. Fitness options are plentiful — The Heart Space (0.2 mi), Corrective Kinesiology Health and Fitness (0.3 mi), and Wareing's Gym (0.5 mi) are all close. Season for Nonviolence Parklet, Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park, and Beach Garden Park round out the outdoor options, each under half a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is six minutes from your front door, and Dam Neck Annex is eight — that's a commute most service members only dream about. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the two full baths mean two people on different schedules don't have to negotiate mornings. It's a practical, comfortable base for a military household.
For first-time buyers
At 1,216 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, this condo gives first-time buyers a real foothold — enough space to actually live, without the upkeep of a large single-family home. The walkable surroundings mean you're not car-dependent for every errand, and the Virginia Beach location keeps you connected to everything the city offers.
More buyer questions
How far is 500 Barberton Drive #103 from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately six minutes by car from this address, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach.
How far is 500 Barberton Drive #103 from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is roughly eight minutes away by car, giving personnel assigned there an easy daily commute.
Is 500 Barberton Drive #103 in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA mapping data.
What type of property is 500 Barberton Drive #103?
It's a residential condominium unit — specifically a ground-floor unit with 1,216 square feet, two bedrooms, and two full baths, built in 1990.
Are there parks or green spaces near 500 Barberton Drive?
Yes — Season for Nonviolence Parklet, Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park, and Beach Garden Park are all within half a mile of the address, offering easy access to outdoor space.
Want to see 500 Barberton Drive #103 in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set up a visit.
