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Virginia BeachBALLYLINN SHORES849 E Sparrow Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10623032 · record updated Mar 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$850,000
$582 / sqft · est. $5,174/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,461sqft
69days on market

849 E Sparrow Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

ActiveResidential · built 1958 · BALLYLINN SHORES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water Access, River, Tidal.

Frontage

River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Approx. 4 acres with beautiful river views and access. Renovated: new windows, roof, flooring, driveway, sewer lines, etc. The large deck off of the kitchen is great for entertaining and relaxing. There is a separate 1 bedroom/1 bath guest house with an efficiency kitchen, water views and a large covered porch which provides outdoor living at its best. There is a floored loft for storage in the garage.

Listing courtesy of Barbara Humphreys Glasser · Glasser Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10623032

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

849 E Sparrow Road is a 1958 three-bedroom home sitting on a rare four-acre lot in Ballylinn Shores, Virginia Beach. With 1,461 square feet of living space, a single bath, and genuine elbow room that's hard to find this close to the city, it's a property that earns a second look.

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Why this home stands out

Four acres inside Virginia Beach city limits is genuinely uncommon. Most residential lots in this corridor measure a fraction of that, which means 849 E Sparrow Road gives you space to breathe, expand, garden, or simply enjoy the kind of privacy that neighbors on quarter-acre lots can only dream about. The 1958 build carries the solid bones of mid-century construction, and the lot's scale opens possibilities that a typical suburban parcel simply can't match.

BALLYLINN SHORES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Ballylinn Shores sits in the southwestern corner of Virginia Beach, a part of the city that trades the resort-strip energy for something quieter and more grounded. The streets here are lined with mature trees, and the scale of the lots — especially along the Sparrow Road corridor — feels more rural than suburban. It's the kind of neighborhood where you notice the seasons changing. If you've been searching through homes for sale virginia beach va and kept finding the same compact subdivisions, Ballylinn Shores tends to surprise people. Virginia Beach as a whole spans more than 400 square miles, and this pocket of it sits well away from the oceanfront crowds while still connecting easily to the rest of the city. The southwestern quadrant has its own rhythm — less traffic, more sky, and a genuine sense that you've found something a little off the beaten path without actually sacrificing convenience.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are well within reach. Beasley's Farm is just 0.8 miles away — a local grocery option that's a nice alternative to big-box stores. Hungry? Levels Lounge, Irwin's Fountain, and Jackie Chen are all within 0.8 miles, giving you solid variety without a long drive. A McDonald's and two 7-Eleven locations sit within a mile for quick coffee or a grab-and-go morning. For outdoor time, Lecove Park is only 0.3 miles from the front door — an easy walk or bike ride. Blue Heron Landing Park rounds out the green-space options at 0.9 miles, offering a change of scenery when you want it.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are both roughly eight minutes away, which puts 849 E Sparrow Road in a genuinely convenient spot for active-duty households. A VA loan can make a four-acre property like this more accessible than you might expect, and the BAH rates for this zip code align well with what this part of Virginia Beach typically offers. Room to spread out, short commutes — that combination is hard to beat.

For buyers drawn to character

If cookie-cutter subdivisions have left you cold, a 1958 home on four acres in Ballylinn Shores is a different conversation entirely. The mid-century build has the kind of structural honesty — real materials, real proportions — that newer construction rarely replicates. Add a lot size that gives you genuine separation from the world, and you have a property with a personality and a sense of place that's increasingly rare inside city limits.

More buyer questions

How far is 849 E Sparrow Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately eight minutes from 849 E Sparrow Road under normal traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects other parts of the Hampton Roads corridor.

How far is 849 E Sparrow Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about eight minutes away, making this address one of the more conveniently located options in Virginia Beach for Shipyard-assigned personnel.

What is the lot size at 849 E Sparrow Road?

The property sits on four acres, which is unusually large for a residential parcel inside Virginia Beach city limits and significantly larger than most comparable homes in the surrounding area.

Is 849 E Sparrow Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, especially given the lot's size and the proximity to natural areas.

What parks are near 849 E Sparrow Road?

Lecove Park is just 0.3 miles away and is the closest green space to the property. Blue Heron Landing Park is also nearby at 0.9 miles, offering additional outdoor options for walking, recreation, or simply getting outside.

Want to know more about 849 E Sparrow Road or explore other properties in Ballylinn Shores and the surrounding Virginia Beach area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you take the next step.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1958

Price / sqft

$582

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,192/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10623032

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,461
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, In-Law Suite, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Deep Water Access,River,Tidal
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
4.0000
Subdivision
BALLYLINN SHORES
Zoning
R10
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated

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Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Woodstock

Woodstock is an established residential neighborhood in the Kempsville area of central Virginia Beach, centered on Woodstock Road near Providence Road and within easy reach of I-64.

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For sale now

$87K

HH income

76.5%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$5,174/mo

Principal & interest

$4,410

Property tax

$516

Home insurance

$248

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

133% of $638,300

City assessment record · taxes $6,192/yr

Land share of assessed value

67% — $427,500

Improvements $210,800 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$275,000$380,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

6321 Bradley WAY · 1.7 mi · 1,473 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-06
6309 Clinton CT · 1.4 mi · 1,600 sqft$380,000 sold 2026-03
1137 Leland CIR · 1.2 mi · 1,248 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$850,000

Price / Sq Ft

$582

Annual Taxes

$6,192

Monthly Tax

$516

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.73%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 1, 2026$850,000
Currently listed$850,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

33% above assessment

Total Assessed

$638,300

Land

$427,500

Improvement

$210,800

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

69 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 849 E Sparrow Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Woodstock Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Kempsville Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Tallwood (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 849 E Sparrow Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 849 E Sparrow Rd?+
Lecove Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 849 E Sparrow Rd?+
Beasley's Farm is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is Levels Lounge (0.8 mi).
Is 849 E Sparrow Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water Access,River,Tidal.
Does 849 E Sparrow Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 849 E Sparrow Rd built?+
It was built in 1958, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Barbara Humphreys Glasser · Glasser Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10623032

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