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95 days on market

$300,000

.51+Ac Waterfront Dr

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

MLS# 10618527 · BIRDNECK ACRES · Virginia Beach VA

Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS

Est. payment

$1,849/mo

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Price / sq ft

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Days on market

95

HOA

None

Year built

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Beds

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Garage

N/A

Land and FarmsSingle FamilyWaterfront — Not Waterfront

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About this home

Rare opportunity to own 39,635+/- of R-15 zoned in the established Birdneck Acres neighborhood of Virginia Beach. This level, heavily wooded parcel offers 107 feet of road frontage, extends approx. 372 feet in depth, measures about 106 feet wide at the rear, providing excellent flexibility for a custom home or residential development (subject to city approval). Public water, sewer, and utilities are available. Ide…

Listed by Gregory Green · Atkinson Realty

VaHome Team property overview

At a glance

A rare 0.9-acre waterfront lot in Virginia Beach's Birdneck Acres neighborhood — nearly an acre of buildable land with direct water frontage, sitting just six minutes from NAS Oceana and nine minutes from Dam Neck Annex. Bring your architect and your vision.

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Why this home stands out

Waterfront land parcels of this size are genuinely hard to find in Virginia Beach. At 0.9 acres, this lot gives you the breathing room to design a custom home with real setbacks, a meaningful yard, and water views baked in from the ground up — not retrofitted. Birdneck Acres is an established, low-density neighborhood, which means your future home won't be shoulder-to-shoulder with the next one. This is a build-it-your-way opportunity in a city where that kind of canvas rarely surfaces.

BIRDNECK ACRES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Birdneck Acres sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, tucked between the resort corridor and the Oceana corridor — close to everything but quieter than both. The neighborhood has a settled, residential feel: mature trees, larger lots, and a mix of custom homes that reflect decades of individual choices rather than a single developer's blueprint. Streets here don't feel like a subdivision grid, and that's part of the appeal. If you've been browsing homes for sale in va beach and kept running into tight lots and cookie-cutter layouts, Birdneck Acres tends to stop that scroll. Virginia Beach as a city offers a rare combination — oceanfront recreation, a robust military economy, and a cost of living that still makes large-lot ownership achievable. The surrounding area blends suburban ease with coastal character, and the proximity to both NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex makes this corner of the city a practical anchor for military households as well as civilians who simply want space near the water.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from this lot. A BP, an Amoco, and a DG Market are all within 0.7 miles for quick supply runs. When you'd rather not cook, Pizza Hut, Smoke Shack, and Surf Rider Birdneck are each about 0.2 miles away — a short drive or a walkable trip depending on the evening. A 7-Eleven and McDonald's handle coffee and quick bites within half a mile, and Neptunes Cafe and Smoke Shop adds a local option at 0.6 miles. Fitness is well covered nearby, with Corrective Kinesiology Health and Fitness, GoodGood Studio, and Coastal Pilates and Yoga all within 0.2 miles. Seatack North Park, Tidewater Veterans Memorial Park, and Beach Garden Park round out the outdoor options within a short drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NAS Oceana is six minutes away and Dam Neck Annex is nine — it's hard to find a buildable waterfront lot that sits this close to two installations. If you're using a VA loan to finance new construction, this lot's location makes BAH math work in your favor. Build the home you actually want, in a neighborhood that holds its value, right next to the bases you need.

For buyers drawn to character

If your idea of a dream home starts with a blank page — your floor plan, your finishes, your relationship with the water — this lot is the rare starting point that makes that possible. Nearly an acre of waterfront land in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood doesn't come up often. You're not buying someone else's vision here; you're creating your own.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Waterfront DR from NAS Oceana?

The lot is approximately six minutes from NAS Oceana, making it one of the closer buildable waterfront parcels to the base in Virginia Beach.

How far is Waterfront DR from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is about nine minutes away, giving households assigned to either installation an easy commute from this address.

What can be built on a 0.9-acre lot in Birdneck Acres?

Virginia Beach zoning and the specific parcel's designations will determine allowable uses, setbacks, and build envelope — a local land-use attorney or the City of Virginia Beach's planning department can provide parcel-specific guidance before you commit.

Is this lot in a flood zone?

Waterfront parcels in Virginia Beach frequently carry flood zone designations that affect construction requirements and insurance; the property's specific FEMA flood zone status is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page.

Are there utilities already on the lot at Waterfront DR?

Utility availability — water, sewer, electric, and gas — should be confirmed with the City of Virginia Beach and the relevant utility providers as part of your due diligence before breaking ground.

Ready to explore what's possible on this waterfront lot? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Birdneck Acres and can walk you through next steps — reach out today.

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Location & Neighborhood

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.51+AC Waterfront DR, Virginia Beach

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Property Details

Bedrooms

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Full Baths

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Half Baths

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Approx Sq Ft

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Stories

0

Fireplaces

0

Flooring

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$2,454

Monthly Tax

$205

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.82%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 3, 2026$300,000
Currently listed$300,000

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About buying in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is the largest city in Hampton Roads and one of Virginia's most desirable real estate markets. From oceanfront condos along the boardwalk to golf-course communities in Kempsville, established family neighborhoods in Great Neck, and waterfront homes along the Lynnhaven River, the housing inventory here is unusually varied. The city's strong public schools, mild coastal climate, and proximity to Naval Air Station Oceana keep buyer demand consistent year-round, and active inventory typically ranges from sub-$300K starter homes to multi-million-dollar luxury estates.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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Estimate your monthly payment

$1,849/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$205

Home insurance

$88

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.

Listed by Atkinson Realty · MLS# 10618527

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ACTIVE LISTING

$300,000

.51+AC Waterfront DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

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Quick Facts

TypeLand and Farms
Year Built0
Lot Size0.9000
Taxes$2,454/yr
HOANone
Heating
Cooling

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