Well, if you're preferring to be in the 23451 ZIP code... you're not going to find anything in your price range that's relatively nice and comfortable. I grew up in Va Beach, but in the 23456 ZIP code. Actually, I lived in Hillcrest Farms (mentioned below), and it's a great area! They've more recently started to build up the Landstown area with some very nice shopping centers, which are very accessible. The high schools there (Salem, Landstown, and Kellam) are all great schools. So, my advice to you would be to give up on trying to find a house in your price range in the 23451 ZIP code and look for something a little more southwest. - Sat Dec 1 2007, 13:45
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