Why this home stands out
What sets Amboy Court apart is the cul-de-sac setting in a mature, tree-lined pocket of KEMPSHIRE — a neighborhood that's been quietly delivering solid square footage and short commutes since the mid-1970s. At 1,600 square feet across three bedrooms, the layout gives everyone room to breathe without the upkeep of an oversized footprint. Add in sub-15-minute drives to two military installations and you have a genuinely practical address.
KEMPSHIRE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
KEMPSHIRE sits in the heart of Virginia Beach, tucked between Kempsville Road and the broader Kempsville district — one of the city's most established inland corridors. The neighborhood took shape in the 1970s and has the kind of mature canopy and settled street feel that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Neighbors tend to stay, streets are quiet, and the cul-de-sacs keep through-traffic to a minimum. If you've been browsing homes for sale in va beach and wondering where you get the most neighborhood character per dollar, Kempsville-area streets like this one consistently come up. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare mix: ocean access, a strong military economy, and a city government that invests heavily in parks and recreation. From Amboy Court, you're in the city's geographic middle, which means roughly equal drive times in every direction — to the Oceanfront, to Chesapeake, to Norfolk, and to the bases that anchor so much of Hampton Roads life.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from this address. Kempes Landing Park is just 0.2 miles away — an easy walk for a morning loop or an afternoon with kids. Grab coffee at Starbucks or the neighborhood-feel Cafe Genevieve, both within half a mile. Dinner options are right there too: YOMI Japanese Hibachi & Sushi and Gran Patron Mexican Restaurant are each about 0.3 miles out. For groceries, you have a BP and E Mart within a few blocks, plus a Food Lion at 0.6 miles. Kempsville Recreation Center and ShapeShifters Yoga & Wellness handle fitness needs, and Lark Downs Park and Carolanne Park give you green space variety within a short drive or bike ride.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 12 minutes away, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story clocks in at about 13 — both well within the range where BAH stretches meaningfully. A VA loan pairs well with a home like this: established neighborhood, manageable square footage, and a cul-de-sac location that tends to hold value across PCS cycles. It's the kind of address that makes a military posting feel like a smart long-term move.
For first-time buyers
If you're doing your city of virginia beach property search and feeling overwhelmed by newer construction prices, KEMPSHIRE offers a reality check in the best way. A 1975-built home in a cul-de-sac, 1,600 square feet, three bedrooms — this is the kind of entry point that gives you real neighborhood roots without stretching the budget past comfort. You're close to parks, coffee, groceries, and two military bases, which means strong resale demand down the road.
More buyer questions
How far is 5002 Amboy CT from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive typically runs about 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. It's one of the closer residential options to that installation in Virginia Beach.
How far is 5002 Amboy CT from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 13 minutes away by car. The route is straightforward via the main Kempsville corridors heading east.
What is the flood zone status for 5002 Amboy CT?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.
Is 5002 Amboy CT in an HOA community?
KEMPSHIRE does not carry a mandatory HOA, which means no monthly association dues or governing board restrictions on the property.
Where is the KEMPSHIRE neighborhood located within Virginia Beach?
KEMPSHIRE sits in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, roughly in the city's geographic center — giving residents balanced access to the Oceanfront, Norfolk, and Chesapeake without being locked into any one corridor.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know KEMPSHIRE well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what it means for your next move.
