Why this home stands out
What sets 736 Hecate Drive apart is the almost unbeatable proximity to Dam Neck Annex — two minutes door to gate. That kind of commute is genuinely rare in Virginia Beach. Add a second military installation, NAS Oceana, just eight minutes away, and you have a home that sits at the center of one of Hampton Roads' most base-accessible corridors. Three parks are within half a mile, and a neighborhood restaurant is practically around the corner.
OCEAN LAKES and the Virginia Beach real estate market
736 Hecate Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach, Virginia — a city that consistently draws people for its mix of coastal living, military community, and year-round outdoor culture. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, and its southern inland neighborhoods offer a calmer, more suburban feel while keeping the oceanfront and major corridors within easy reach. When people search for homes in va beach, this part of the city often surprises them: it's greener and more park-dense than the resort strip suggests. The surrounding streets are lined with mature trees, and the neighborhood has a settled, established character that comes from decades of owner-occupied homes. Hecate Drive itself is a residential street with low cut-through traffic, giving the block a genuinely neighborhood feel. Virginia Beach's combination of no state income tax on military pay, strong infrastructure, and consistent property demand makes it one of the more stable real estate markets on the East Coast.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 736 Hecate Drive. COCO's Cuisine is just 0.3 miles away — a short walk for a weeknight dinner out. The Galley, another solid local dining option, is under a mile. Green space is everywhere: Pine Meadows West Park is 0.3 miles out, Pine Meadows Park is 0.4 miles, and Ocean Lakes Park rounds out the trio at 0.5 miles. Whether you're walking the dog, letting kids run, or just getting outside after work, you won't have to drive to find it. The overall layout of the area means most everyday errands stay close.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Two minutes to Dam Neck Annex and eight minutes to NAS Oceana — that's the kind of commute that changes daily life for a military family. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the location means you're spending far less time in gate traffic. For families juggling duty schedules, deployments, and school routines, being this close to two installations is a genuine quality-of-life advantage.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home and want a manageable size without sacrificing space — 1,389 square feet is a practical, livable footprint. Two full baths plus a half bath means no morning bottlenecks. The neighborhood is established and quiet, the parks are walkable, and the location in Virginia Beach puts you near major employment corridors. Working with experienced va beach realtors who know this area can help you move confidently through the process.
More buyer questions
How far is 736 Hecate Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately 2 minutes from 736 Hecate Drive by car — one of the closest residential streets to that installation in Virginia Beach. It's a rare commute for active-duty personnel assigned there.
How far is 736 Hecate Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about 8 minutes away, making 736 Hecate Drive a strong option for personnel assigned to either installation or splitting time between both.
What parks are near 736 Hecate Drive?
Three parks sit within half a mile: Pine Meadows West Park at 0.3 miles, Pine Meadows Park at 0.4 miles, and Ocean Lakes Park at 0.5 miles. It's an unusually park-rich pocket for an inland Virginia Beach neighborhood.
Is 736 Hecate 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. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 736 Hecate Drive?
Yes — eligible active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses can use a VA loan to purchase this property. Given the proximity to Dam Neck Annex and NAS Oceana, many buyers in this area take advantage of VA loan benefits.
Want to know more about 736 Hecate Drive or the surrounding area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Virginia Beach corridor well — reach out and let's talk through it.
