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Why Dam Neck’s location and lifestyle give it wide appeal
Dam Neck is a large suburban neighborhood in Virginia Beach, just south of Naval Air Station Oceana. Mature trees and stretches of marshland surround its established subdivisions, giving the community a tucked-away feel. Homebuyers can choose from single-family homes and condos across a wide range of prices. Highly rated public schools are a major draw, while Dam Neck Road provides convenient access to nearby military bases and Interstate 264. National retailers, local restaurants and parks are close by, and the beach is a quick drive away.
The wide streets of Dam Neck have plenty of room for walks with a stroller.
A local resident is teaching his dog a new set of commands.
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From ranch-style homes to new construction, homes vary widely
While most of Dam Neck’s housing stock is from the 1980s, you can find properties from the 1950s through today filling subdivisions with wide, sidewalk-lined streets and mature trees. Older ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals mix with New Traditionals and brand-new Craftsman-inspired transitionals. Many properties have spacious primary suites, attached garages and renovated kitchens, and lots are well-maintained with enough room for in-ground pools. Townhouses and condos are sprinkled around the neighborhood and typically have community amenities such as pools and walking trails. “It’s a centrally located area and very inviting,” says Melody Workman, Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “You’re close to the beach, you can easily commute to work at the Municipal Center or Naval Air Station, and you have access to highly rated schools.”
Brick New Traditionals are one of many home styles in Dam Neck.
Brick Colonial Revivals are common in Dam Neck.
Dam Neck residents enjoy strolling along nice sidewalks.
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Home prices range from entry-level to luxury
The median sale price in Dam Neck is around $480,000, slightly above Virginia Beach's, which hovers around $400,000. But prices range widely. Here’s how they break down by home type:
Condos start in the upper $300,000s and can reach the lower $500,000s.
Townhouses start in the mid-$200,000s and can reach the lower $500,000s.
Detached homes start in the upper $200,000s and can exceed $1 million.
Public school assignments vary across Dam Neck
Students in Dam Neck can attend schools within Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Some are zoned for Ocean Lakes High School, which is in Virginia Beach Central and earns an A-plus rating from Niche. Its Math and Science Academy is a popular magnet program. Other parts of the neighborhood are assigned to the A-rated Floyd E. Kellam High School in Princess Anne or the A-minus-rated Landstown High School in Landstown. Saint John the Apostle Catholic School is a nearby private option with an A-plus rating.
Strawbridge Elementary School is highly rated.
Dam Neck students may attend Princess Anne Middle School.
Some students can go to the highly rated Ocean Lakes High School.
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Drive times to Norfolk, Chesapeake and other job hubs
Daily commutes often start on Dam Neck Road, a main thoroughfare through the area. Naval Air Station Oceana and its Dam Neck Annex are within a 6-mile drive. Major highways, such as Interstate 264, are a short drive away to reach job hubs around Hampton Roads, such as:
Norfolk, which is about 20 miles away (or 25 to 40 minutes)
Chesapeake, which is around 19 miles away (or 25 to 55 minutes)
Hampton, which is roughly 33 miles away (or 40 to 60 minutes)
Newport News, which is roughly 42 miles away (or 50 minutes to an hour and a half)
Traffic delays are common around the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.
Where to shop, dine and buy groceries near Dam Neck
Shopping centers sit at Dam Neck's eastern and western ends, putting an array of retailers and restaurants minutes from home. Old Navy, Ross Dress For Less and Kohl’s are just a few of the familiar brands at Landstown Commons. The year-round Virginia Beach Farmers Market is next door, where you can pick up locally grown produce, baked goods and artisan wares. Over at Strawbridge Marketplace, there’s a Regal movie theater and a handful of local restaurants, including Lucky Oyster Seafood Company, a casual spot known for its fresh oysters and expansive menu ranging from seafood platters to burgers. José Tequila's Mexican Grill and Cantina is another favorite. Target and Walmart Supercenter are close by, and you can grab groceries at Harris Teeter, Food Lion and Publix.
Lucky Oyster Seafood Company is a hot spot for seafood.
The custom guacamole station is a crowd-pleaser at Jose Tequilas Mexican Grill and Cantina.
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Outdoor options include beaches, ballfields and pocket parks
Whether you’re in the mood for a day at the beach or a quick trip to the park, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in and around Dam Neck. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is less than 10 miles away, and the quieter beaches of Sandbridge are even closer. Red Wing Park spans nearly 100 acres with a Japanese garden, sports courts and a dog park. It draws crowds throughout the week-long Cherry Blossom Festival each spring. Soccer, baseball and field hockey teams practice and play at Princess Anne Athletic Complex and Virginia Beach Sportsplex. With small pocket parks dotting Dam Neck, playgrounds, ponds and walking trails are close by. And if you’re a golfer, you have several courses to choose from, including the public 18-hole layout at Virginia Beach National Golf Club.
The Miyazaki Japanese Garden in Red Wing Park provides a tranquil setting.
Dam Neck kids love the playgrounds at Princess Anne Park.
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What buyers should know about aircraft noise and flood risk
Dam Neck residents may hear intermittent military aircraft and training noise due to the neighborhood’s proximity to NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. Potential buyers should also consider flood risk. A regulatory floodway flows through the neighborhood, so many homes rest within or near flood hazard areas. Flood insurance is recommended and is, in some cases, required.
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Dam Neck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dam Neck, Virginia Beach sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Dam Neck, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $475,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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