Why this home stands out
What sets 653 Edwin Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage for a mid-century home, three full baths across three bedrooms, and a location that genuinely delivers on convenience. Homes from this era in Virginia Beach often carry solid construction bones — concrete block, mature lots, and established street trees — while sitting close enough to the base corridor to make a military commute genuinely painless.
LARKSPUR and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Edwin Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of central Virginia Beach, the kind of street where neighbors have lived long enough to know each other's names. The surrounding blocks were developed in the early 1960s, giving the area a grounded, established feel that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Lots tend to be generous, streets are tree-lined, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. Virginia Beach as a whole is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast — a sprawling, independent city that blends oceanfront energy with suburban calm and a deep military heritage. The central Virginia Beach zip code 23462 puts you equidistant from the Oceanfront, Town Center, and the base corridor, so you're never locked into just one version of the city. Everyday errands are genuinely walkable or a two-minute drive, and the broader neighborhood connects easily to both Interstate 264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard for commutes in any direction.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life is easy from Edwin Drive. Groceries are covered by E Mart and Festive Foods, both under a mile away, with a bp station close behind at 0.7 miles. Dinner options are right around the corner — Sneeky Pete's and YamaChen's Sushi are each 0.4 miles out, and Cheds Bar and Grill is just a half-mile away. Morning coffee comes from WeCare Salon Cafe or C4 Coffee Cafe @ Princess Anne, both at 0.6 miles. Fitness is equally accessible: International Yoga Institute, My Personal Gym, Inc., and VBA Fitness are all within 0.6 miles. Lark Downs Park and Larkspur Greens Park, each about 0.7 miles away, give you green space for walks, runs, or weekend downtime.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is a 12-minute drive from 653 Edwin Drive, and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is only 13 minutes out — making this address a practical fit for active-duty households at either installation. Three full baths ease the morning rush for busy families, and the VA loan benefit stretches further on a well-priced mid-century home in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 653 Edwin Drive checks a lot of boxes: three bedrooms, three full baths, nearly 2,000 square feet, and a location in Virginia Beach that keeps daily life simple. The 1963 construction means the neighborhood is fully mature — no construction noise, no bare lots — and the proximity to groceries, parks, and restaurants means you won't feel car-dependent from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 653 Edwin Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 12 minutes by car from 653 Edwin Drive, making it one of the more commuter-friendly addresses for personnel stationed there. The route is straightforward with no highway required for most of the drive.
What is the square footage of 653 Edwin Drive?
The home measures 1,969 square feet of living space across a three-bedroom, three-bath layout, which is notably spacious for a 1963-era Virginia Beach home.
Is 653 Edwin Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What year was 653 Edwin Drive built?
The home was built in 1963, placing it in a generation of Virginia Beach construction known for solid masonry foundations and larger lot sizes compared to more recent subdivisions.
Are there parks near 653 Edwin Drive?
Yes — Lark Downs Park and Larkspur Greens Park are both approximately 0.7 miles from the address, offering accessible green space for outdoor recreation without leaving the neighborhood.
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