Why this home stands out
What sets 517 Kingston Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage for a mid-century home and an unbeatable position between two major installations. At 2,246 square feet, this 1966-built property delivers real living space — not a cramped starter footprint. Add three parks within half a mile, a grocery store under a mile away, and commutes under twelve minutes to two bases, and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting for daily life.
KINGS GRANT and the Virginia Beach real estate market
517 Kingston Drive sits in an established residential pocket of Virginia Beach, the kind of neighborhood where streets are lined with mature trees and neighbors have often been around long enough to know each other by name. The homes here date primarily from the 1960s, giving the area a grounded, settled character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Lot sizes tend to be generous, sidewalks connect you to nearby green space, and the pace feels genuinely residential rather than transient. Virginia Beach itself is one of the most livable cities on the East Coast — a place where oceanfront recreation, a strong military community, and a growing local food and arts scene coexist without much friction. The city's size means you're never far from what you need, but this particular corner of it keeps things quiet and neighborhood-scaled. Kings Grant Softball Field is practically at the end of the block, and the broader Birdneck Road corridor keeps everyday errands quick and painless.
What's nearby
Everyday convenience is genuinely close here. Kroger — including its full bakery and deli counters — is just 0.9 miles away, making grocery runs a quick errand rather than a production. When you want to eat out without going far, Raised & Braised is only 0.7 miles down the road. For fitness, you have two solid options nearby: Music In Motion Dance Studio is just 0.3 miles away, and Fitness 24-7 is under a mile. Green space is even closer — Kings Grant Softball Field is 0.3 miles out, Brill Field sits at 0.4 miles, and Birchwood Malibu Park rounds things out at 0.6 miles. You're well-positioned for an active, low-hassle daily routine.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NAS Oceana is eight minutes away, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is eleven — that's about as dialed-in as a Hampton Roads commute gets for families juggling two schedules or managing a PCS move. The VA loan is a natural fit here, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not buying into constant turnover. Three parks within half a mile give kids room to land.
For families upgrading
At 2,246 square feet with three bedrooms and 2.1 baths, 517 Kingston Drive gives a growing family genuine room to spread out — not just technically enough space, but practically enough. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and walkable, with multiple parks close by and a full-service Kroger less than a mile away. It's the kind of address where kids can actually play outside and parents can actually exhale.
More buyer questions
How far is 517 Kingston Drive from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is approximately 8 minutes by car from 517 Kingston Drive, making it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for personnel stationed there. The short commute leaves more time in the day for everything else.
How far is 517 Kingston Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 11 minutes away — close enough for a comfortable daily commute without putting you right on top of the base perimeter.
What is the square footage of 517 Kingston Drive?
The home measures 2,246 square feet of living space across a 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath layout built in 1966.
Is 517 Kingston Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Are there parks near 517 Kingston Drive?
Yes — Kings Grant Softball Field is just 0.3 miles away, Brill Field is 0.4 miles, and Birchwood Malibu Park is 0.6 miles, giving you multiple outdoor options within easy walking or biking distance.
Want to know more about 517 Kingston Drive or the surrounding area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out anytime.
