Why this home stands out
What sets 538 13th Street apart is the rare combination of three full bathrooms in a sub-1,800-square-foot home, giving everyone their own space without the sprawl. Add a 1997 build year — solid construction, not a century-old fixer — and a location that puts you on foot to restaurants, coffee shops, and green space while still being a six-minute drive to the flight line at NAS Oceana. That trifecta is genuinely hard to find this close to the Oceanfront.
LAKEWOOD and the Virginia Beach real estate market
LAKEWOOD sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, tucked between the resort strip and the quieter residential blocks that locals actually call home. Streets here are walkable in a way that most of Virginia Beach isn't — you can grab coffee at Fathom Coffee or Commune, eat lunch at Tad's Deli or Icehouse Restaurant, and work up a sweat at TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn or Oceanfront Yoga without ever moving your car. Virginia Legends Park and Vibe Park are both under half a mile away, giving the neighborhood a genuinely livable, neighborhood-scale feel. For anyone researching real estate va beach, LAKEWOOD consistently punches above its weight: you're close to the beach energy without being inside the tourist corridor, and the drive to anywhere that matters — bases, grocery, the interstate — stays short. The broader Virginia Beach city grid means solid infrastructure, a deep job market, and the kind of coastal lifestyle that keeps people here for decades.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from 538 13th Street. Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 and Prise's Food Mart are both 0.4 miles away for quick grocery runs, with Amoco another option at 0.6 miles. When you'd rather not cook, Zeke's, Icehouse Restaurant, and Tad's Deli are all within two-tenths of a mile — close enough to walk on a nice evening. Morning coffee is covered by Zeke's, Fathom Coffee, and Commune, all within a third of a mile. Kaizen Athletics, TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn, and Oceanfront Yoga handle fitness. Virginia Legends Park and Vibe Park offer outdoor space just down the street.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is six minutes away and Dam Neck Annex is seven — it's hard to find a tighter commute window in Virginia Beach. Three full bathrooms make the home workable for families with different schedules, and the 1997 build means you're not inheriting decades of deferred maintenance. If you're using a VA loan, this location and price tier tend to align well with current BAH rates for the area.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and three full baths in 1,738 square feet means everyone gets their own bathroom — no more morning traffic jams. The 1997 construction gives you modern bones without the premium of new builds, and the LAKEWOOD location means your kids can walk to green space while you walk to coffee. Upgrading your lifestyle doesn't have to mean moving far from everything you already love about Virginia Beach real estate virginia beach.
More buyer questions
How far is 538 13th Street from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately six minutes by car from 538 13th Street, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is similarly close at about seven minutes.
What neighborhood is 538 13th Street in?
The property sits in the LAKEWOOD neighborhood of Virginia Beach, a walkable residential area in the northern part of the city close to the Oceanfront corridor.
Is 538 13th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
How walkable is the LAKEWOOD neighborhood in Virginia Beach?
LAKEWOOD is notably walkable by Virginia Beach standards — restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and parks are all within a quarter to half mile of 538 13th Street, and the Oceanfront is a short trip from your front door.
Does 538 13th Street have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details section of this page — check there for the most current information on whether an association applies.
Ready to see 538 13th Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know LAKEWOOD well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough at your convenience.
