716 Garfield Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Why this home stands out

What makes 716 Garfield Ave stand out among Virginia Beach homes for sale is its rare combination of military-base proximity and walkable everyday convenience. NAS Oceana is a seven-minute drive, Dam Neck Annex is fourteen, and yet the street itself feels residential and low-key — not a commuter corridor. Three grocery options, multiple parks, and a gym are all within a third of a mile, making car-optional errands genuinely realistic for this zip code.

PECAN GARDENS and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Garfield Ave sits inside the 23452 zip code, a well-established slice of Virginia Beach that developed steadily through the 1970s and 1980s. The surrounding streets carry that era's hallmarks: modest lot sizes, mature trees, and single-family homes that have aged into comfortable, lived-in blocks. It's not a flashy corridor — it's the kind of neighborhood where neighbors know each other and front yards actually get used. Virginia Beach itself brings the full package: a strong job market anchored by the military and defense sectors, a coastline that draws residents year-round, and a city government that consistently invests in parks and infrastructure. The 23452 area specifically benefits from its central position — you're not fighting traffic to reach the oceanfront or the interstate, and daily life has a rhythm that feels genuinely manageable. Families comparing homes for sale in 23452 often appreciate how much the surrounding blocks offer without requiring a car for every single errand.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Groceries are covered by ALDI and a BP station both 0.3 miles away, with Metro Mart Int'l African Restaurant adding international options at 0.6 miles. For a quick bite, Sundayz With Shev is just 0.1 miles out, while Lokman's Best Wings and Dominic's of New York are both 0.2 miles away. Coffee is easy to grab at Bodega Cafe (0.3 mi) or McDonald's (0.3 mi). Fitness options are unusually strong for the area — Crunch Fitness at Chimney Hill is 0.1 miles away, Powerhouse Boxing and Kickboxing is 0.3 miles, and Planet Fitness is 0.6 miles. Oak Springs Park and Pecan Gardens Park are both 0.3 miles away, with The Lakes Park a short 0.5-mile walk.

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