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Virginia BeachWELLINGTON WOODS969 Earl Of Essex Arch✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634484 · record updated Jun 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
969 Earl Of Essex ARCH, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454 - Main photo
$535,000
$283 / sqft · est. $3,280/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,891sqft
21days on market

969 Earl Of Essex Arch, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

SoldResidential · built 1971 · WELLINGTON WOODS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Tucked away in sought after Wellington Woods, this spacious brick ranch offers the lifestyle so many buyers are searching for in the heart of Virginia Beach. Imagine relaxing evenings by the fireplace, summer cookouts in the oversized backyard, and creating your own outdoor oasis with room for a future pool. The single level layout offers spacious rooms and endless potential to make it truly your own. Located in the Cox High School district with no HOA, this home is just miles from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, shopping, restaurants, parks, military bases, and interstate access while still offering the quiet charm of an established neighborhood with mature trees and larger lots. Whether hosting friends and family or enjoying a peaceful evening at home, this property offers space, location, and opportunity all in one.

Listing courtesy of Deborah Daniel · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10634484

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1971

Price / sqft

$283

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,178/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10634484

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,891
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2300
Subdivision
WELLINGTON WOODS
Zoning
R10
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 D

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

70-75 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

Explore this neighborhood

Wellington

Wellington is a master-planned single-family community in the Toano area of upper James City County, just off Rochambeau Drive near Interstate 64 in greater Williamsburg, Virginia.

$514K

Median sale · 12 mo

$203

Sold $/sq ft

15d

Days on market

8

For sale now

$90K

HH income

61.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

Explore Wellington
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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$3,280/mo

Principal & interest

$2,776

Property tax

$348

Home insurance

$156

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

124% of $430,700

City assessment record · taxes $4,178/yr

Land share of assessed value

58% — $250,000

Improvements $180,700 · 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

$310,000$638,000

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.

2425 Hood DR · 0.7 mi · 1,941 sqft$559,000 sold 2026-03
505 Torrey CT · 0.8 mi · 1,876 sqft$625,000 sold 2026-05
1073 Colonial Meadows WAY · 1.1 mi · 1,882 sqft$400,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$535,000

Price / Sq Ft

$283

Annual Taxes

$4,178

Monthly Tax

$348

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.78%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price increasedJun 22, 2026$535,000+$10,000
ListedJul 14, 2026$535,000
SoldJun 18, 2026$535,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

24% above assessment

Total Assessed

$430,700

Land

$250,000

Improvement

$180,700

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 969 Earl Of Essex Arch in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Trantwood Elementary (VaHome School Score 9.3/10), Great Neck Middle (VaHome School Score 9/10), Frank W. Cox (VaHome School Score 8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 969 Earl Of Essex Arch 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.
Does 969 Earl Of Essex Arch have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 969 Earl Of Essex Arch built?+
It was built in 1971, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Deborah Daniel · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10634484

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969 Earl Of Essex Arch, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 · MLS #10634484 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.