Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a sub-2,000-square-foot footprint is a rare find, and 701 S Lynnhaven Rd pulls it off on a 0.2-acre lot that gives you real outdoor breathing room. Built in 1964, the home carries the solid construction of that era — full-sized rooms, a proper lot, and a location that puts NAS Oceana literally five minutes from your front door. That combination of space, land, and base proximity is hard to replicate at this address class.
ALL OTHERS AREA 44 and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast, and the area around S Lynnhaven Rd sits in a well-established, mid-century residential corridor that balances suburban calm with genuine urban convenience. Lynnhaven Road itself is a major connector artery, meaning you're never far from anything — groceries, gyms, parks, and restaurants are all within a half-mile walk or a two-minute drive. The surrounding streets are lined with mature trees and homes from the same 1960s era, giving the neighborhood a consistent, grounded character rather than the cookie-cutter feel of newer subdivisions. Even during a virginia beach winter, the mild Mid-Atlantic climate keeps outdoor life accessible most of the year, and the proximity to the oceanfront means summer is practically on your doorstep. Residents here tend to put down roots — you'll find long-term homeowners alongside military families cycling through on orders, which keeps the community active and diverse. Virginia Beach's city services, parks infrastructure, and road network all serve this corridor well.
What's nearby
Step outside and you're already close to everything. Las Palmas Mexican Lynnhaven and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are both within 0.1 miles for quick weeknight dinners, and Sbarro Lynnhaven is just as close. Coffee is covered by Lucky's Coffee & Donuts and Jelly Ball, both 0.2 miles out, with Tropical Smoothie Cafe another block beyond. Grocery runs are easy with Edible Arrangements, Kielbasa European Food, and Ichiban Japanese Food Store all within 0.3 miles — that last one is a genuine find for specialty ingredients. For fitness, Virginia Beach Iron Gym, Wellness by Tracy Stolle, and Beach Fitness & Performance are all within a third of a mile. Lamplight Manor Park, Parkway Center, and Blackstone Neighborhood Park round out the outdoor options within a short walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is five minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex is twelve — that's about as dialed-in as base proximity gets in Virginia Beach. Five bedrooms means room for a growing family, a home office, or a dedicated guest room for visiting family during deployment rotations. VA loan eligibility makes this address worth a serious look, and BAH rates in this zip code align well with the home's size and location.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms gives a growing family genuine flexibility — dedicated rooms for kids, a home office, a guest suite, or all three. The 0.2-acre lot means there's actual yard space for outdoor play, and the walkable access to multiple parks within half a mile extends that outdoor footprint even further. If you've been browsing houses for sale in va beach and keep running into cramped layouts, this one breaks that pattern.
More buyer questions
How far is 701 S Lynnhaven Rd from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately a 5-minute drive from 701 S Lynnhaven Rd, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. The straight-line distance and direct road access via Lynnhaven Road keep that commute consistently short.
How far is 701 S Lynnhaven Rd from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is roughly a 12-minute drive from this address, heading south through Virginia Beach. It's a manageable daily commute for personnel assigned there.
What is the lot size at 701 S Lynnhaven Rd?
The lot measures approximately 0.2042 acres, which is a solid residential lot size for this part of Virginia Beach — enough for a meaningful backyard without the maintenance burden of a large acreage property.
Is 701 S Lynnhaven Rd in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
Are there parks near 701 S Lynnhaven Rd?
Yes — Lamplight Manor Park is about 0.5 miles away, Parkway Center is 0.6 miles out, and Blackstone Neighborhood Park is within 0.7 miles. All three are accessible on foot from this address.
Want to know more about 701 S Lynnhaven Rd or the Virginia Beach market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it — reach out anytime.
