Why this home stands out
Four thousand square feet in a 1948-built Virginia Beach home is a genuinely rare combination. Properties of this era tend to run smaller, so the scale here — five bedrooms, three full baths, a half bath, and room to spread out — stands apart from the typical mid-century footprint. Add in the location, close to the beach corridor and two military bases, and this address checks boxes that are hard to find stacked together.
NORTH END VA. BEACH and the Virginia Beach real estate market
The 55th Street corridor sits in the northern stretch of Virginia Beach, in that comfortable zone between the lively energy of the Oceanfront resort district and the quieter residential streets that define the city's interior. This part of Virginia Beach has a lived-in, established character — mature trees, a mix of original mid-century homes and renovated properties, and neighbors who tend to stay put for years. You're close enough to the beach to feel it in the air, but far enough from the tourist strip to enjoy genuine neighborhood calm. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most populous cities in Virginia and consistently ranks among the best places to live on the East Coast, with a coastline that doubles as a lifestyle amenity. The city's public infrastructure — parks, recreation centers, and road networks — is well developed, and the overall quality of life here draws both long-term residents and military families rotating through the region.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 55th Street. The Oceanfront boardwalk and beach access are just a short drive or even a bike ride away, making weekend mornings genuinely enjoyable. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are clustered along nearby corridors, so errands don't require a long haul. The Town Center of Virginia Beach, with its restaurants, shops, and entertainment, is reachable in under 20 minutes. For dining closer to home, the Shore Drive and Laskin Road corridors offer a solid mix of local spots and familiar names. Parks and green space are woven throughout the area, giving the neighborhood a relaxed, outdoor-friendly feel year-round.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is roughly 10 minutes away, and Dam Neck Annex is about 12 — making 401 55th Street a practical choice for active-duty households who want a short commute without sacrificing space or location. Five bedrooms means room for a home office, a guest room, or a growing family. A VA loan can make a home of this size more accessible than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current home, 4,000 square feet gives you real room to breathe. Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space — and then some. The established neighborhood has a settled, community feel that's hard to manufacture in newer developments, and the proximity to the beach adds a quality-of-life dimension that's genuinely hard to put a number on.
More buyer questions
How far is 401 55th Street from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 10 minutes from 401 55th Street under normal traffic conditions. That's a straightforward daily commute for active-duty personnel stationed there.
How far is 401 55th Street from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is about 12 minutes away, making this address a convenient option for personnel assigned to that installation as well.
What is the square footage of 401 55th Street?
The home offers approximately 4,000 square feet of living space across a 5-bedroom, 3.1-bath layout — a notably large footprint for a mid-century Virginia Beach property.
Is 401 55th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping data available.
What year was 401 55th Street built?
The home was built in 1948, placing it among the established mid-century properties that give this part of Virginia Beach its distinctive, rooted character.
Want to dig deeper on 401 55th Street? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through whether this address fits your plans.
