Why this home stands out
Four acres inside Virginia Beach city limits is genuinely hard to find. Most lots in this zip code measure a fraction of that, which makes 849 E Sparrow Rd a different kind of opportunity — room to breathe, space for a workshop, a garden, animals, or simply a backyard that doesn't end at your neighbor's fence. The 1958 bones carry the honest, straightforward character of mid-century Hampton Roads construction, and the Ballylinn Shores address puts you within a short drive of two major military installations.
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 oceanfront crowds for quieter streets, mature trees, and a working-neighborhood feel that long-time residents genuinely appreciate. The area developed steadily through the 1950s and 1960s, and many of the homes here reflect that era — solid construction, generous lot lines, and a sense of permanence that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Sparrow Road itself runs through a low-traffic pocket where you're more likely to see a pickup truck than a tourist. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, and this corner of it leans decidedly local — close to the region's employment centers, easy to reach from I-264 and the Virginia Beach Expressway, yet removed from the noise. Families comparing Virginia Beach homes for sale often discover this part of 23464 late in their search, and tend to stay once they do.
What's nearby
Lecove Park is practically at your back door — just 0.1 miles away, it's an easy walk for a morning loop or an after-dinner stretch. Hunts Pointe Park adds another green option less than a mile out, and River Shores Office Park sits 0.6 miles away for any work-from-nearby needs. Grocery Outlet, Enson, and Beasley's Farm are all within 0.8 miles, so a last-minute grocery run is never a production. When you want a meal out, Irwin's Fountain, Pancakes N Things, and AMF Indian River Lanes are each under a mile. Quick coffee or a convenience stop? Two 7-Eleven locations and a McDonald's are all within 0.9 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are both eight minutes away — a commute that makes a real difference across a long tour of duty. The lot size here is unusual for the area, giving a military family room to spread out, keep a boat, or set up a proper outdoor space. A VA loan is a natural fit for a property like this, and the price-per-acre math in this zip code tends to work in a buyer's favor.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past cookie-cutter new construction and wondering where the properties with actual land and actual history went, 849 E Sparrow Rd is worth a closer look. Built in 1958, it carries the straightforward character of mid-century Hampton Roads — no HOA, four acres, and a neighborhood that hasn't been homogenized. Homes for sale in 23464 with this kind of acreage are rare enough that they tend to move on their own terms.
More buyer questions
How far is 849 E Sparrow Rd from USCG Base Portsmouth?
The drive runs about 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in this part of Virginia Beach.
How far is 849 E Sparrow Rd from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also approximately 8 minutes away, so the property sits in a genuinely convenient corridor for anyone working at either installation.
What is the lot size at 849 E Sparrow Rd?
The lot is 4 acres — an unusually large parcel for a residential address inside Virginia Beach city limits, where most comparable homes sit on a fraction of that land.
Is 849 E Sparrow Rd part of an HOA?
There is no HOA associated with this property, which means no monthly dues and no association-imposed restrictions on how you use your four acres.
What school zone does 849 E Sparrow Rd fall in?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Tallwood High School and homes for sale zoned for Woodstock Elementary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can be updated.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to talk through what 4 acres in Ballylinn Shores could mean for you.
