Why this home stands out
New construction on nearly three acres is a rare combination anywhere in Hampton Roads, and 5365 Blackwater Loop delivers exactly that. Built in 2025, the home gives you five bedrooms and over 3,500 square feet without the cramped lot lines that typically come with newer builds. The half-bath adds everyday practicality, and the acreage means real outdoor space — room for a garden, a workshop, or simply a long backyard where kids and dogs can actually run.
BLACKWATER and the Virginia Beach real estate market
The Blackwater neighborhood sits in the far southwestern corner of Virginia Beach, where the city quietly trades beach-town density for wide lots, mature tree lines, and a pace that feels more rural than suburban. It's one of those pockets where neighbors actually know each other, and the roads stay calm enough that an evening walk feels like a genuine exhale. If you've been searching through houses for sale in Virginia Beach and kept finding tight subdivisions with postage-stamp yards, Blackwater tends to reframe the conversation. Virginia Beach is the largest city by land area in the continental United States, and Blackwater sits in that expansive southern tier — far from the resort strip, but still within reach of the city's full range of services, dining, and employment corridors. The 23457 zip code reflects that distinct character: this is Virginia Beach on its own terms, unhurried and spread out.
What's nearby
Step outside and Blackwater Field of Dreams is just 0.2 miles away — a community park that puts recreational space practically at your doorstep, ideal for weekend mornings or after-school afternoons. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the broader Blackwater corridor connects you to the rural-to-suburban transition zones of southern Virginia Beach, where farm stands, open roads, and local diners punctuate the landscape. The city's major retail and dining corridors along Indian River Road and Kempsville are a reasonable drive north, and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is accessible when the mood calls for it — close enough for a day trip, far enough that you're never dealing with the traffic on a Tuesday.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 25 minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex runs roughly 28 minutes in normal traffic — both manageable commutes from Blackwater. A VA loan can make a new-construction purchase like this more accessible than many buyers expect, and the BAH rates for the Virginia Beach area are worth running against the numbers. Five bedrooms gives you the flexibility to grow, host family, or set up a dedicated home office.
For families upgrading
If your current home is starting to feel like it's shrinking, 5365 Blackwater Loop offers a genuine reset. Five bedrooms and 3.1 baths handle the morning rush without drama, and 2.8 acres means the backyard is actually a backyard — not a strip of grass between fences. Built in 2025, everything is new: systems, finishes, and the kind of structural peace of mind that older homes can't offer. This is virginia beach real estate at a scale that's increasingly difficult to find.
More buyer questions
How far is 5365 Blackwater Loop from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive runs approximately 25 minutes under normal conditions, heading north and east through the southern Virginia Beach corridor. Commute times can vary slightly during peak hours, but the route is generally low-congestion.
How far is 5365 Blackwater Loop from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is roughly 28 minutes from this address, accessible via the main roads cutting through Virginia Beach's southern and central zones. It's a straightforward drive without significant highway complexity.
What is the lot size at 5365 Blackwater Loop?
The lot measures 2.8 acres, which is substantially larger than the typical Virginia Beach residential parcel and provides meaningful space for outdoor use, privacy, and future improvements.
Is 5365 Blackwater Loop new construction?
Yes — the home was built in 2025, meaning all major systems, structural components, and finishes are brand new at the time of construction completion.
Is the Blackwater area of Virginia Beach in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this specific parcel is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address. The Blackwater neighborhood's inland, elevated character generally differs from Virginia Beach's coastal and low-lying areas, but always verify the official designation for this parcel.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Virginia Beach's far southern neighborhoods well — reach out to get a straight answer on what life at 5365 Blackwater Loop actually looks like day to day.
