Pungo is the rural farming area of southern Virginia Beach centered on the crossroads of Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road, known for farms, the Pungo Strawberry Festival and access to Back Bay and the North Landing River. Homes are single-family on large lots, and the area is zoned for Creeds Elementary, Princess Anne Middle and Floyd E. Kellam High.
| Analysis area | within 3 mi of the Pungo crossroads at Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road |
|---|---|
| Residential parcels | about 660 |
| Home mix (parcels) | 100% single-family/duplex · 0% townhouse |
| Main ZIP codes | 23457, 23456 |
| Elementary zones | Creeds Elementary (100%) |
| Middle zones | Princess Anne Middle (100%) |
| High zones | Floyd E. Kellam High (100%) |
| In FEMA flood hazard area | about 6% of residential parcels |
| In NAS Oceana noise zone | none |
| To Town Center / Oceanfront | 15.0 mi / 13.8 mi (straight line) |
Where is Pungo in Virginia Beach?
Pungo is several miles south of the Municipal Center along Princess Anne Road. It is part of the city's rural south, beyond the planning boundary known locally as the "Green Line." The North Landing River and Intracoastal Waterway are to the west, Back Bay to the east, and Creeds and the North Carolina line to the south.
What is it like to live in Pungo?
Farms, farm stands and pick-your-own fields are part of daily life here, and the Pungo Strawberry Festival is a long-running annual event. The Pungo-Blackwater Library serves the area. Boaters use the Pungo Ferry Landing boat ramp and West Neck Marina on the North Landing River, and Mill Landing has a ramp on Back Bay. Groceries and most services are a drive north to Red Mill or the Courthouse area.
What kinds of homes are in Pungo?
All residential parcels within three miles of the crossroads are single-family. Homes range from historic farmhouses to newer custom homes on acreage, along with a few small subdivisions and a manufactured-home park. Farmland is a big share of the land, and the city's Agricultural Reserve Program buys development rights from farm owners to keep farming land in agriculture. Ask whether a property uses public water and sewer or a private well and septic system, and check flood maps near the rivers and Back Bay. About 6% of residential parcels here have buildings in a mapped Special Flood Hazard Area.
Prices change too fast to print here. For current asking prices, days on market and new listings, use the live Pungo home search, which covers about 3 miles around the area and lists the newest homes first.
Which schools serve Pungo?
I overlaid City of Virginia Beach parcel records on VBCPS's 2026–27 attendance zones. These are the shares of residential parcels in the Pungo analysis area that fall in each zone:
| Level | School | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Creeds Elementary | 100% |
| Middle | Princess Anne Middle | 100% |
| High | Floyd E. Kellam High | 100% |
Zones follow streets, so always confirm a specific address in the VBCPS School Locator. Old Donation School, the division's gifted school for grades 3–8, is citywide and admits by application, so it is not tied to any neighborhood (Old Donation School guide).
Is Pungo in a flood zone or jet noise zone?
Flood zones: about 6% of residential parcels in the area have a building the city maps in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zones A, AE or VE). Some other buildings are listed under more than one flood designation, so check each address. If a building is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, lenders on federally backed mortgages require flood insurance.
Jet noise: none of the residential parcels in the city's data for this area fall within an NAS Oceana AICUZ noise contour.
Virginia law (Va. Code § 55.1-704) requires sellers in Virginia Beach to disclose a property's noise zone or accident potential zone. You can look up any address on the city's AICUZ page, floodplain management page and property search.
What parks and amenities are near Pungo?
The largest city park properties within the analysis area:
- Pungo Ferry Landing Park (about 22 acres), special use water access
- Campbells Landing Park (about 10 acres), neighborhood park
- Nawney Creek North Park (about 3 acres), open space preservation area
Other public facilities and landmarks nearby, with straight-line distance from the anchor point: Mill Landing Boat Ramp (marina / boat ramp, 1.6 mi), Pungo Blackwater Library (library, 1.7 mi), Pungo Ferry Landing Boat Ramp (marina / boat ramp, 2.9 mi) and West Neck Marina (marina / boat ramp, 3.1 mi).
Details and programs: Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation.
How do you get around from Pungo?
Princess Anne Road is the main route north to the Municipal Center and the rest of the city. Indian River Road runs west toward Chesapeake, and Pungo Ferry Road crosses the North Landing River. The Oceanfront is about 14 miles away in a straight line, so plan on longer commutes.
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| Town Center | 15.0 mi |
| the Oceanfront (Atlantic Ave at 17th St) | 13.8 mi |
| NAS Oceana | 11.1 mi |
| JEB Little Creek | 20.3 mi |
| JEB Fort Story | 18.9 mi |
| NAS Dam Neck Annex | 9.4 mi |
| Downtown Norfolk | 20.3 mi |
How do I start a home search in Pungo?
Begin with the Pungo home search. Once you have a few favorites, send them to me and I'll check the school zone, flood zone, noise zone and recent comparable sales for each address. If you are relocating or on military orders, I can set up a video tour. Call or text (757) 919-8874, or use the form below.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pungo in Virginia Beach?
Pungo is the rural farming area of southern Virginia Beach centered on the crossroads of Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road, known for farms, the Pungo Strawberry Festival and access to Back Bay and the North Landing River.
What schools serve Pungo?
In my analysis of 2026–27 VBCPS zones, most homes in the Pungo area are zoned for Creeds Elementary at the elementary level, Princess Anne Middle for middle school and Floyd E. Kellam High for high school. Confirm each address with the VBCPS School Locator.
What types of homes are in Pungo?
All residential parcels in the analysis area are single-family or duplex, according to City of Virginia Beach land-use data.
How much do homes cost in Pungo?
Prices change week to week and vary a lot by street, size and water access, so I don't publish a single number. Use the live search on this page for current listings, or ask me for a comparable-sales report on a specific home.
How far is Pungo from Town Center and the Oceanfront?
In a straight line, the anchor point is about 15.0 miles from Town Center and 13.8 miles from the Oceanfront at 17th Street. Driving distances are longer.
Is Pungo part of Virginia Beach?
Yes. Pungo is inside the City of Virginia Beach, in the city's rural southern half. Addresses use Virginia Beach and are served by city services and Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Do Pungo homes have city water and sewer?
Many rural properties rely on private wells and septic systems rather than public utilities. Confirm the utilities for a specific property and budget for a well and septic inspection.
Sources
- City of Virginia Beach parcel and land-use data (Property Information map service)
- VBCPS 2026–27 attendance zones (ArcGIS)
- VBCPS School Locator
- City of Virginia Beach AICUZ
- City of Virginia Beach Floodplain Management
- Va. Code § 55.1-704 (military air installation disclosure)
- Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
- City of Virginia Beach Points of Interest map service
How I built this page: Neighborhood names in Virginia Beach don't have official boundaries, so the numbers on this page describe City of Virginia Beach parcel records (October 2026 extract) within 3 miles of the Pungo crossroads at Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road. Percentages count parcels, not people, and are approximate. Always verify a specific property.
