Naval Amphibious Base - Little Creek

Introduction

The Naval Amphibious Base at Little Creek was first developed during World War II. The base is at the northwest corner of Virginia Beach, near Norfolk, and is on a small inlet on the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Little Creek was designated a permanent installation in 1946 and is the focal point for U.S. Navy/Marine Corps amphibious training and operations on the East Coast of the United States. The installation at Little Creek covers nearly 2,120 acres of land. Little Creek provides support services for over 15,000 personnel with 27 ships calling Little Creek their homeport; it is the largest base of its kind in the world.

Homes near Little Creek

Virginia Beach is a city with a high residential turnover as well as a growing population, which offers homebuyers and sellers many advantages. Whether you are buying or selling there are many homes on the market and many homebuyers looking to find the home of their dreams. The City has 65% owner occupied housing with 27% rentals and a vacancy rate of 9%. In 2009 Virginia Beach has had an average sales price of $270,463 with the median sales price at $239,095. If you are looking for a home near Little Creek and the surrounding cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk or the greater Hampton Roads area get in touch with a real estate expert from the Simon Homes team. If you are stationed at Little Creek and are looking for Town homes, Single-Family Homes or Condos get in touch with a Simon Homes team member today. Simon Homes specializes in assisting military families stationed at Little Creek in finding a home that fits their needs.

Schools near Little Creek

Virginia Beach the largest City in Virginia offers many different educational options for its residents including 55 elementary schools, 15 middle schools and 16 high schools throughout the City. The City of Virginia Beach is also an area that is well served by private education. There are 90 preschool and kindergarten facilities and over 60 private primary and secondary schools with Catholic, Christian, and Independent private schools. Schools closest to Little Creek include Thoroughgood Elementary (Grades K-5), Independence Middle (Grades 6-8), and Bayside High (Grades 9-12). For more information on Little Creek area schools visit Norfolk Public Schools.

New Homes and New Construction Near Little Creek

Located around Little Creek is a mixture of housing options. There are several new housing developments that may also be of interest near Little Creek including North Shore at Ridgely Manor and Sajo Farm. An upscale community in the Northern end of Virginia Beach, North Shore at Ridgely Manor offers over 100 acres of custom homes. This exclusive community is found on the waterfront along the shores of Lake Smith. Priced from the mid $300's to the low $500's, Sajo Farm is a distinct community on the shores of Lake Lawson. Sajo Farm offers a great location in proximity of Town Center and the Interstate. For military families stationed at Little Creek, Sajo Farm is a convenient choice of locations. If you are looking for a new construction home near Little Creek and the surrounding cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk or the greater Hampton Roads area give us a call - 757-966-9820.

Living in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, home of Little Creek contains 4 miles of beaches, with a 3-mile long oceanfront boardwalk, a number of state parks, and many other historic sites. From nightlife to family entertainment Virginia Beach has a number of attractions for area residents. Highlights of local attractions include Mount Trashmore, the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Henry, and the Thouroughgood House. While nearby Norfolk offers additional sites including the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Virginia Zoological Park, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Children's Museum of Virginia, Battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin and Nauticus. The area around Little Creek's offers a very mild four-season climate. The area has an average annual high temperature in the 60's and average annual low in the 50's. This climate provides a perfect setting for the many outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Hampton Roads.

Look for homes - Search the MLS