Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is its almost absurdly convenient daily-errand footprint — a Kroger, a classic diner, a Starbucks, and a neighborhood park are all within three-tenths of a mile. That kind of walkable convenience is rare in this zip code. Add a nine-minute commute to USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and a fourteen-minute run to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting for you.
CHATHAM HALL and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Lord Dunmore Drive sits in the inland heart of Virginia Beach, in the established Kempsville area of the city. This part of 23464 developed steadily through the late 1970s and 1980s, and the streets here have the feel of a neighborhood that has grown up and settled in — mature trees, sidewalks, and a mix of families who have been here for decades alongside newer arrivals. Virginia Beach as a whole is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and Kempsville sits near its geographic center, which means you get reasonable drive times in every direction without the congestion of the oceanfront corridors. City services, parks, and retail are all well-established here. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach across multiple submarkets, the inland Kempsville corridor tends to offer more square footage per dollar than the resort-adjacent zip codes, with everyday amenities that are hard to beat.
What's nearby
Groceries are essentially next door — Kroger and its in-store bakery and deli are 0.2 miles away, and a Food Lion sits 0.4 miles out for a second option. Morning coffee is covered by a Starbucks and a McDonald's, both 0.3 miles away, with a 7-Eleven for a quick stop. The Classic Diner and Hyderabad Biryani House, both within two-tenths of a mile, give you solid weeknight dinner options without getting in the car. Fitness is equally close: Team Aguirre Martial Arts is 0.1 miles away, 45 Elite Training Studio is 0.2 miles, and Burn Boot Camp is 0.4 miles. Chatham Hall Park is just 0.1 miles from the front door, with Fairfield Park and Whitehurst Grove Park each about 0.6 miles out.
For different buyers
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, the math on location works in your favor here. The homes for sale in 23464 tend to offer more interior space than comparable price points closer to the beach, and this address layers on walkable groceries, parks, and coffee shops that make daily life genuinely easy. At 1,588 square feet across three bedrooms, there's room to grow without overextending.
More buyer questions
How far is 1136 Lord Dunmore Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in Virginia Beach.
How far is 1136 Lord Dunmore Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly fourteen minutes by car, a manageable daily commute for personnel stationed there.
What grocery stores are near 1136 Lord Dunmore Drive?
A Kroger — including its in-store bakery and deli — is 0.2 miles away, and a Food Lion is 0.4 miles out, giving you two full-service options within easy walking or driving distance.
Is 1136 Lord Dunmore Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Are there parks within walking distance of 1136 Lord Dunmore Drive?
Yes — Chatham Hall Park is just 0.1 miles from the front door, and both Fairfield Park and Whitehurst Grove Park are about 0.6 miles away, offering green space options for all ages.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get the full picture on 1136 Lord Dunmore Drive and what it takes to make it yours.
