Why this home stands out
What sets 917 Banyan Drive apart is the combination of square footage and bedroom count that's genuinely hard to find at this size class in central Virginia Beach. Four true bedrooms, a dedicated half bath for guests, and over 2,400 square feet give households room to spread out without sacrificing a convenient mid-city location that keeps every corner of the region within easy reach.
TIMBERLAKE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
The 23462 zip code sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, roughly equidistant from the oceanfront resort strip to the east and the regional employment corridors along Interstate 264 to the west. It's a mature, tree-lined part of the city where the streets were built for families — wide lots, established landscaping, and neighbors who've been around long enough to wave from the driveway. When people search for homes in va beach that balance everyday convenience with a genuine neighborhood feel, this pocket consistently comes up. Virginia Beach as a whole is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale means the 23462 area benefits from city-level amenities — parks, recreation centers, libraries, and a robust road network — while still feeling residential and grounded. Banyan Drive itself is a quiet interior street, which means through-traffic is minimal and the pace outside your front door stays calm even as everything you need stays close.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from 917 Banyan Drive. Pembroke Mall and the Pembroke commercial corridor are just a few minutes west, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, big-box retail, and a range of dining options within a short drive. Kempsville Road and Independence Boulevard form the backbone of the local retail grid, so you're rarely more than five minutes from a coffee run or a grocery stop. Rosemont Road leads quickly to the Mount Trashmore area and its park, walking paths, and open green space — a genuinely useful outdoor resource for families. Virginia Beach Town Center, with its restaurants, fitness studios, and weekend events, is roughly ten minutes away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story is roughly 20 minutes northeast, and Naval Station Norfolk is approximately 25 minutes via I-264 — both commutes are manageable on most duty schedules. The central Virginia Beach location also keeps you close to the support services, commissary access, and community networks that military households rely on. Four bedrooms means space for everyone, including a dedicated home-office or study room during deployments.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown a smaller home and need real square footage, 917 Banyan Drive delivers. Four bedrooms and 2,400 square feet give growing households the breathing room to stop sharing space they shouldn't have to share. The half bath on the main level is a small detail that makes a big daily difference, and the 1979 construction era typically means larger room footprints than what newer builds in comparable price ranges tend to offer across homes virginia beach buyers are currently touring.
More buyer questions
How far is 917 Banyan Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
The drive is typically around 25 minutes via Interstate 264 West, depending on traffic. It's one of the more practical commute corridors in the region, with multiple route options available.
What zip code is 917 Banyan Drive in?
The property is in the 23462 zip code, which covers a central section of Virginia Beach between the Kempsville and Pembroke areas.
Is 917 Banyan Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
How big is the home at 917 Banyan Drive?
The home offers approximately 2,400 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, built in 1979 as a single-family residence.
What is the neighborhood like around Banyan Drive in Virginia Beach?
The surrounding area is a mature, established residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets, minimal cut-through traffic, and convenient access to the Pembroke and Kempsville commercial corridors within a few minutes by car.
Want to see 917 Banyan Drive in person or get your questions answered? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk.
