Why this home stands out
What sets 4501 Greyedge Drive apart is its dual-base accessibility — both JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and NAS Oceana are a quick 13-minute drive — combined with a walkable pocket of Virginia Beach where coffee, groceries, fitness studios, and green space are all within a mile. Kempsville Lake's established 1980s character means mature surroundings and a neighborhood that already has its identity firmly in place.
KEMPSVILLE LAKE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Kempsville Lake sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, one of the most livable cities on the East Coast. The neighborhood carries the comfortable, grounded feel of a community that's been around long enough to know what it is — tree-lined streets, familiar faces, and a pace that doesn't rush you. Virginia Beach itself is a city of genuine variety: oceanfront energy, quiet inland suburbs, and everything in between. When people search homes for sale in va beach, Kempsville Lake often surprises them — it delivers solid square footage, reasonable lot sizes, and central positioning without the premium of beachfront zip codes. You're inside city limits with full access to Virginia Beach's parks, recreation programs, and road network, while still feeling like you're in a real neighborhood rather than a development. The 23462 zip code places you near the geographic center of the city, which means shorter drives in every direction.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from Greyedge Drive. Groceries are covered by BP and E Mart within half a mile, with Festive Foods less than a mile out. For a quick bite, Subway and LIF Catering — serving African cuisine — are both within 0.4 miles, and 7-Eleven is right around the corner. Coffee runs are equally painless: Project Seed Coffee is 0.4 miles away, and a Starbucks Coffee Company is just 0.7 miles out. Fitness options range from the Simon Family Jewish Community Center to Built to Worship Fitness and Katalyst Krav Maga, all under a mile. Kempes Landing Park and Lark Downs Park give you outdoor space within easy walking or biking distance.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and NAS Oceana both 13 minutes away, 4501 Greyedge Drive is a practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan can make the path to ownership more straightforward, and BAH rates in Virginia Beach are structured to support this price range. The central Virginia Beach location also means manageable commutes if your assignment ever shifts between bases.
For first-time buyers
If you're starting your city of virginia beach property search, Kempsville Lake is worth a serious look. At 1,460 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 4501 Greyedge Drive gives you real, functional living space without overextending. The neighborhood is established and low-drama, the location is central, and the everyday infrastructure — groceries, coffee, parks, fitness — is already built around you.
More buyer questions
How far is 4501 Greyedge Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 13 minutes from 4501 Greyedge Drive under typical traffic conditions. The central Virginia Beach location keeps the drive straightforward via well-traveled city roads.
How far is 4501 Greyedge Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is also about 13 minutes away, making this address a genuinely convenient option for naval aviation personnel. Both bases are accessible without requiring highway travel during most commute windows.
What is the Kempsville Lake neighborhood like?
Kempsville Lake is an established inland Virginia Beach neighborhood built largely in the 1980s, with a settled, residential character — mature trees, familiar streets, and a community that's been in place long enough to feel rooted rather than transient.
Is 4501 Greyedge Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone status can affect insurance requirements.
Are there parks near 4501 Greyedge Drive?
Yes — Kempes Landing Park is 0.8 miles away and Lark Downs Park is 0.9 miles out, both reachable on foot or by bike. The surrounding area also connects to Virginia Beach's broader parks and recreation network.
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