Why this home stands out
What sets 5248 Richard Road apart is its unbeatable position between two major installations — JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is nine minutes away and NAS Oceana is roughly fifteen. That dual-base convenience is rare in Virginia Beach, and it comes packaged in a manageable single-family footprint that keeps daily routines simple. The 1981 build means solid construction without the premium price tag of newer developments in the area.
ALL OTHERS AREA 42 and the Virginia Beach real estate market
5248 Richard Road sits in Virginia Beach, one of the most livable mid-Atlantic cities on the East Coast. The surrounding zip code, 23462, is a well-established residential pocket that blends suburban calm with genuine urban access. Streets here are lined with mature trees, and the neighborhood has the settled, lived-in character that comes from decades of real families putting down roots. You're not in a flashy new subdivision — you're in a community that already has its identity. Virginia Beach itself stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, giving residents a rare mix of waterfront recreation, strong employment anchors, and a military presence that keeps the local economy steady. The city's parks, trails, and open spaces are woven throughout, and the broader 23462 corridor connects you quickly to I-264, Virginia Beach Boulevard, and the Kempsville Road corridor — three of the area's main arteries. Whether you're commuting to a base, heading downtown, or just running errands, the geography works in your favor here.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life is genuinely easy from Richard Road. Grocery options including Walmart Supercenter and Food Lion are within a short drive, and the Kempsville area offers a dense mix of dining, pharmacy, and retail. Lynnhaven Mall and the Virginia Beach Town Center are both reachable in under twenty minutes for larger shopping runs. For outdoor time, Kempsville Lake Park and the nearby trail network give you green space without a long drive. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is about twenty-five minutes east — close enough for a weekend morning without being in the thick of the tourist corridor every day.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With JEB Little Creek-Fort Story just nine minutes away and NAS Oceana about fifteen, 5248 Richard Road is one of the more strategically located addresses in Virginia Beach for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the short commute means less time on the road and more time at home — which matters when deployment schedules are already demanding enough.
For first-time buyers
At 1,240 square feet across three bedrooms, 5248 Richard Road is a right-sized first home — enough space to live comfortably without taking on more than you need. The 1981 build is sturdy and established, the neighborhood is quiet and walkable, and the location puts you close to everything Virginia Beach offers without dropping you into a high-traffic corridor. It's a sensible, satisfying place to start.
More buyer questions
How far is 5248 Richard Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base residential options for sailors and soldiers stationed there. The route via Shore Drive or Independence Boulevard is straightforward with no major bottlenecks during typical commute windows.
How far is 5248 Richard Road from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about fifteen minutes away, heading east on Virginia Beach Boulevard or via the Indian River Road corridor. That puts this address within a comfortable daily commute range for aviators and support personnel stationed at the base.
What is the property type and size at 5248 Richard Road?
It's a single-family residential home with 3 bedrooms, 1.1 bathrooms, and 1,240 square feet of living space, built in 1981.
Is 5248 Richard Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status 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 designations in Virginia Beach can vary significantly even within the same zip code.
Does 5248 Richard Road have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory homeowners association, though you should verify current HOA status during the due-diligence period of any transaction.
Curious about 5248 Richard Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Virginia Beach corridor well — reach out and let's talk through what this address could mean for you.
