Why this home stands out
What sets 4938 April Ave apart is its rare pocket of green space right outside the door — Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Brigadoon Pines Park, and Rosemont Forest West Park all sit within 0.4 miles, giving this address a quietly outdoorsy feel that's genuinely uncommon for an established suburban neighborhood. Add a diverse dining corridor and a grocery store under a mile away, and daily life here runs surprisingly smoothly.
ROSEMONT FOREST and the Virginia Beach real estate market
April Ave sits in a well-established residential area of Virginia Beach — one of the most populated independent cities in the United States and a place where suburban comfort and coastal energy coexist in a way that's hard to replicate elsewhere. The surrounding streets carry the relaxed, tree-lined character of a neighborhood that's had time to mature since the late 1980s, when most of the homes here were built. Neighbors tend to put down roots, and the streets feel lived-in rather than transient. Virginia Beach stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, which means you're never far from water — whether that's a weekend at the oceanfront, a kayak launch at a quiet creek, or an evening walk along one of the city's many nature preserves. The city also carries a strong military presence, which shapes its culture in positive ways: a steady, service-oriented community with access to commissaries, base facilities, and a population that genuinely understands what it means to relocate and start fresh.
What's nearby
The everyday logistics around 4938 April Ave are genuinely convenient. A Food Lion sits just 0.7 miles away for quick grocery runs, and the same stretch of road delivers a surprisingly strong dining lineup — SaigonOnePho, Maymar Cuisine, and Tung Hoi Chinese Restaurant are all within 0.7 miles, making weeknight dinners easy to outsource. On the outdoor side, three parks cluster within 0.4 miles of the front door: Stumpy Lake Natural Area offers trails and wildlife watching, while Brigadoon Pines Park and Rosemont Forest West Park give you green space for morning walks, weekend picnics, or letting kids burn off energy close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is a 9-minute drive from April Ave, and NAS Oceana is roughly 15 minutes out — making this address a practical fit for service members at either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the surrounding Virginia Beach community is deeply familiar with military life, PCS timelines, and the value of a stable home base.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 1,606 square feet give a growing family real room to spread out — and the trio of parks within a half-mile means kids have somewhere to go on a Saturday afternoon without loading everyone into the car. The neighborhood's mature, established feel adds a layer of stability that newer developments often can't match.
More buyer questions
How far is 4938 April Ave from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 15 minutes from 4938 April Ave under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and largely avoids highway congestion.
How far is 4938 April Ave from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about 9 minutes from April Ave, making it one of the closest major installations to this address.
What parks are near 4938 April Ave?
Three parks sit within 0.4 miles: Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Brigadoon Pines Park, and Rosemont Forest West Park — all walkable from the front door.
Is 4938 April Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.
Does 4938 April Ave have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is reflected in the listing details above — check there for the most current information on any association requirements.
Curious whether 4938 April Ave is the right fit? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's talk through it.