8 days on market
$425,000
532 Catalina Ave
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
MLS# 10637967 · MALIBU · Virginia Beach VA
Updated yesterday · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,573/mo
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Price / sq ft
$250
1,700 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1962
64 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,700
Garage
No
About this home
Love where you live! Welcome home to this charming and beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in the sought-after Malibu neighborhood of Virginia Beach. Fresh paint and move-in ready, this home offers comfortable single-level living with newer LVP flooring throughout much of the home, updated bathroom with modern finishes, and a functional floor plan filled with natural light. The spacious living areas and co…
Listed by Kevin Gallagher · United Atlantic Realty
VaHome Team property overview
532 Catalina Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,700-square-foot home built in 1962 in Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452. Sitting just eight minutes from NAS Oceana and twelve from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, it puts daily errands, green space, and the coast all within easy reach.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 532 Catalina Ave apart is its rare combination of mid-century bones and a location that genuinely works for everyday life. Birchwood Malibu Park is a two-minute walk away, a BJ's Wholesale Club is under half a mile, and two major military installations are both reachable in a single-digit or low double-digit commute. At 1,700 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the floor plan is right-sized without feeling cramped.
MALIBU and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast — a place where the Atlantic shoreline, a thriving local economy, and a deep military community all coexist in the same zip code. The area around 532 Catalina Ave sits inland from the oceanfront in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach 23452, surrounded by established single-family homes from the 1960s that give the streets a settled, mature character. Tree-lined blocks, nearby parks, and a walkable cluster of shops and restaurants make this part of the city feel genuinely neighborhood-like rather than suburban-sprawl anonymous. If you've been searching for beach houses for sale in Virginia Beach, it's worth knowing that this corridor offers the coastal lifestyle — sea breezes, proximity to the water, and that unhurried Hampton Roads pace — without the premium price tag of the oceanfront strip. Virginia Beach's city services, road network, and mix of green space round out a day-to-day experience that's hard to replicate elsewhere in the region.
What's nearby
Step outside and daily life comes together quickly. Birchwood Malibu Park is just 0.1 miles away — perfect for a morning walk or an afternoon with kids — and Birchwood South Park adds another green option half a mile out. Groceries are covered by BJ's Wholesale Club at 0.4 miles. For a quick meal, Pizza Hut, Burger King, and Taco Bell are all within half a mile. Leila's Mediterranean brings a more distinctive dining option at the same distance. Coffee is easy too, with Starbucks Coffee Company at 0.5 miles and a 7-Eleven just beyond that. Fitness options are genuinely strong here: D1 Training Virginia Beach, Fitness 24-7, and Studio Rio's Twisted Fitness are all within 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to NAS Oceana and twelve to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — 532 Catalina Ave is positioned about as well as it gets for dual-military households or anyone who needs flexibility between two installations. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than many buyers expect, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not rolling the dice on a transitional area.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring homes for sale in Virginia Beach, Virginia for the first time, 532 Catalina Ave offers a practical entry point into a city with genuine long-term appeal. Three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,700 square feet give you real room to grow, while the walkable parks and close-in conveniences mean you won't feel like you're sacrificing lifestyle to get into the market.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 532 Catalina Ave from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 8 minutes by car from 532 Catalina Ave, making it one of the more convenient residential options for personnel stationed there. The short commute is a consistent draw for the military community in this part of Virginia Beach.
How far is 532 Catalina Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 12 minutes away by car, which puts 532 Catalina Ave in a practical commute range for service members at that installation as well.
What parks are near 532 Catalina Ave?
Birchwood Malibu Park is just 0.1 miles away — essentially a short walk — and Birchwood South Park is half a mile out. Kings Grant Softball Field is also nearby at 0.8 miles, adding recreational options for active households.
Is 532 Catalina Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing before making a decision on any Virginia Beach property.
What is the neighborhood like around 532 Catalina Ave?
The surrounding area is a well-established residential neighborhood of mid-century single-family homes in Virginia Beach 23452, with mature trees, nearby parks, and a walkable mix of grocery, dining, and fitness options all within about half a mile.
Want to know more about 532 Catalina Ave or the surrounding Virginia Beach market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,700
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$425,000
Price / Sq Ft
$250
Annual Taxes
$2,931
Monthly Tax
$244
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.69%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 14, 2026 | $425,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $425,000 | — |
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,573/moPrincipal & interest
$2,205
Property tax
$244
Home insurance
$124
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 United Atlantic Realty · MLS# 10637967
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$425,000
532 Catalina AVE, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23452
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
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