Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is its location in the far southern reaches of Virginia Beach, where the city quietly gives way to farmland and open sky. You get the legal and civic benefits of a major coastal city — strong infrastructure, city services, and coastal lifestyle — while living in a pocket that feels genuinely removed from the noise. It's a rare combination that's hard to find this close to two active military bases.
PUNGO and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, and 686 Princess Anne Road sits near its southern edge — a part of the city that most visitors never see. Out here, the landscape opens up. Roads run long and straight past marshland and working farms. The pace is slower, the neighbors are fewer, and the sky feels bigger. Even if you've spent time wondering what virginia beach in december looks like without the crowds, this corner of the city delivers — quiet shorelines, mild coastal air, and a sense of space that the resort strip simply can't offer. Virginia Beach as a whole gives you access to oceanfront beaches, a thriving restaurant scene, major retail corridors, and one of the most military-connected communities on the East Coast. But from this zip code, you experience all of that on your own terms, retreating to a quieter home base after the day is done.
What's nearby
The Pungo area, just minutes away, is home to a beloved local farmers market and a handful of well-regarded restaurants that draw people from across the city. Grocery and pharmacy options are accessible along the Virginia Beach Boulevard and General Booth corridors to the north. Sandbridge Beach — one of the most peaceful stretches of Atlantic coastline in the region — is a short drive east and offers a genuinely uncrowded beach experience year-round. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is also nearby, making this a natural fit for anyone who enjoys hiking, birding, or kayaking as part of everyday life.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex is roughly 25 minutes away, and NAS Oceana is about 28 minutes — both very manageable commutes from this address. If you're eligible for a VA loan, this property type and price range can align well with those benefits. The southern Virginia Beach zip code also tends to offer more space per dollar than neighborhoods immediately surrounding the bases, which matters when you're planning around a deployment cycle or a PCS move.
For buyers drawn to character
If your ideal home comes with elbow room, open land nearby, and a neighborhood that hasn't been subdivided into sameness, 686 Princess Anne Road is worth a serious look. Built in 1986, the home carries the bones of a well-established property in a part of Virginia Beach that has resisted the pressure to over-develop. The surrounding landscape — marshes, farms, wildlife refuges — gives this address a character that newer construction communities simply can't replicate.
More buyer questions
How far is 686 Princess Anne Road from Dam Neck Annex?
The drive from 686 Princess Anne Road to Dam Neck Annex is approximately 25 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading north and east through the southern Virginia Beach corridor.
How far is 686 Princess Anne Road from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is roughly 28 minutes from this address, accessible via several routes through Virginia Beach's interior.
What is the flood zone status for 686 Princess Anne Road?
Given the property's location in the far southern portion of Virginia Beach near marsh and low-lying terrain, flood zone designation is worth reviewing carefully — check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA map data specific to this parcel.
Is there an HOA at 686 Princess Anne Road?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current listing documentation or directly with the seller, as community association details can change over time.
What is the lot and property type at 686 Princess Anne Road?
686 Princess Anne Road is a residential single-family property built in 1986, offering 1,862 square feet of living space across 3 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms — details on lot size are best confirmed through the current property record.
Ready to learn more about 686 Princess Anne Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.
