Why this home stands out
What sets 823 Mission Avenue apart is the combination of size, location, and everyday convenience that's genuinely hard to find in this price band. At 1,866 square feet, the home gives you real room to spread out — three bedrooms, two full baths, and a layout built in 2004 when floor plans started prioritizing livability. Add a nine-minute drive to NAS Oceana and a walkable cluster of shops, parks, and fitness studios right outside, and this address checks a lot of boxes at once.
THE CARRIAGE HOMES@TOWNE SQ. and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Mission Avenue sits in a residential pocket of central Virginia Beach — a city of roughly 460,000 people that manages to feel like a collection of distinct, human-scale communities rather than one sprawling metro. This part of Virginia Beach is inland, away from the resort-strip crowds, which means quieter streets and a more neighborhood-feel day to day. The surrounding area is mature but not stagnant — you'll find a mix of owner-occupied homes, well-kept yards, and a real sense of people putting down roots. Virginia Beach as a whole offers something unusual: you're within reach of the Oceanfront, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Great Dismal Swamp all within the same city limits. Commuter routes like I-264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard keep you connected to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and beyond without fighting traffic for long. It's the kind of city where military families and long-term civilians alike tend to stay longer than they planned.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely low-effort from 823 Mission Avenue. Kroger Marketplace and Kroger Bakery are both about half a mile away, and a Dollar General adds a quick-stop option at 0.6 miles. When you want coffee, a 7-Eleven is just 0.3 miles out and a Starbucks is half a mile. Poolside Cooking Cafe rounds out the local café options at 0.6 miles. For fitness, Planet Fitness is 0.7 miles away, with Harmony Health Yoga & Pilates and Body Matrixx By Jewrell both under a mile. Three parks — Town Square Neighborhood Park, Larkspur Greens Park, and Dahlia Park — are all within 0.7 miles, giving you solid options for a morning walk or an afternoon outside.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to NAS Oceana makes 823 Mission Avenue a practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the central Virginia Beach location keeps USCG Finance Center Chesapeake — about 15 minutes away — well within reach too. Three bedrooms and two full baths give a growing family real room, and the walkable errands mean one less car trip on a busy duty day.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 823 Mission Avenue offers a reassuring combination: a solidly built 2004 home with 1,866 square feet, two full baths, and three bedrooms — enough space to grow into without feeling overwhelming. The central Virginia Beach location keeps you close to everything, and having groceries, parks, and a gym all under a mile away makes the transition to homeownership feel a lot less complicated.
More buyer questions
How far is 823 Mission Avenue from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately nine minutes from 823 Mission Avenue by car. That's one of the shorter commutes you'll find for a home with this much square footage in Virginia Beach.
What is the flood zone status for 823 Mission Avenue?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing it alongside your insurance agent before making any decisions.
Is there a grocery store close to 823 Mission Avenue?
Yes — Kroger Marketplace and Kroger Bakery are both about half a mile away, making routine grocery runs quick and easy.
What parks are near 823 Mission Avenue?
Town Square Neighborhood Park is just 0.4 miles away, with Larkspur Greens Park at 0.6 miles and Dahlia Park at 0.7 miles — all walkable options for outdoor time.
Does 823 Mission Avenue have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section of this page. If you have specific questions about community rules or fees, reach out and we can pull the current documentation for you.
Curious whether 823 Mission Avenue is the right fit? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
