Skip to main content
VaHome.com
Virginia Beach › GARNETTS WATCH › 5308 Cottage Ct✓ Source: REIN MLS #10624263 · record updated Apr 9, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
5308 Cottage CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452 - Main photo
5308 Cottage CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452 - Photo 2
5308 Cottage CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452 - Photo 3
5308 Cottage CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452 - Photo 4
5308 Cottage CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452 - Photo 5
$377,500
$194 / sqft · est. $2,584/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,949sqft
32days on market

5308 Cottage Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Under ContractResidential · built 2011 · GARNETTS WATCH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Spacious, light-filled floorplan on the main level features a gracious entry, hardwood flooring, and a gas log fireplace in the family room. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters and 42" cabinets. Dining area with door that leads outside to back patio and fully fenced back yard. Second level features bedrooms and a primary with a balcony, a huge closet, and a bath with a garden soaking tub. Third level is an open bonus room, ideal for an office, playroom or fourth bedroom. One car garage and two driveway parking, all in a gated community. See it today!

Listing courtesy of Kevin Pall · Brooke Madison & Associates · REIN MLS #10624263

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

5308 Cottage CT is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome-style residence in Garnetts Watch, Virginia Beach, built in 2011 with 1,949 square feet of well-proportioned living space and a location that puts JEB Little Creek-Fort Story just nine minutes from your front door.

Read the full overview ↓

Why this home stands out

What sets 5308 Cottage CT apart is the combination of a thoughtfully scaled floor plan — nearly 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths — with a cul-de-sac address in Garnetts Watch that keeps through-traffic off your street. Built in 2011, the home hits a sweet spot between newer construction quality and an established neighborhood feel, all within a quick drive of two major installations.

GARNETTS WATCH and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Garnetts Watch is a compact, well-kept community tucked into the Aragona area of Virginia Beach — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable on the East Coast. The neighborhood carries a quiet, residential character without feeling isolated; you're surrounded by mature trees, sidewalk-lined streets, and neighbors who tend to stay put. Virginia Beach itself offers an unusually wide lifestyle range: oceanfront boardwalks, inland nature preserves, a thriving restaurant scene, and one of the lowest crime rates among large U.S. cities. The Garnetts Watch location specifically puts you in the northern corridor of Virginia Beach, which means shorter commutes toward the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, easy access to Norfolk, and a straight shot up Shore Drive toward the Chesapeake Bay. It's a practical address that doesn't ask you to sacrifice neighborhood charm for convenience.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from Cottage CT. Northridge Park is just a tenth of a mile away — a quick walk for morning routines or an afternoon with kids. Aragona Park and Lynbrook Landing Park add more green space within half a mile. When you want to eat out, Taqueria La Ceiba and Tribal Axe are both within four-tenths of a mile. Ellie-D Cafe is a short drive for coffee, and Tira's Foods offers another nearby option. Fitness is covered by Witchduck Training Facility at 0.3 miles, with Genesis Total Fitness and Grindstone Athletics both under a mile. Asia Grocery and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 1 round out the everyday shopping within half a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Nine minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 5308 Cottage CT one of the more practical addresses in Virginia Beach for active-duty households. USCG Base Portsmouth is reachable in about 15 minutes. The VA loan program is a natural fit here, and the cul-de-sac setting gives families with kids a lower-traffic environment that's hard to find this close to base.

For first-time buyers

At 1,949 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 5308 Cottage CT gives first-time buyers real, usable space — not a starter home you'll outgrow in two years. The 2011 build year means major systems are relatively young. Garnetts Watch is a stable, established community, and the VA loan is available to eligible buyers, which can significantly change what ownership looks like financially.

More buyer questions

How far is 5308 Cottage CT from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer Virginia Beach neighborhoods to the installation. Shore Drive provides a direct and familiar route.

What is the flood zone status for 5308 Cottage CT?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

Is there an HOA in Garnetts Watch?

Yes, Garnetts Watch has a homeowners association. Your agent can provide the current governing documents and any applicable rules or restrictions during the due-diligence process.

What parks are within walking distance of Cottage CT?

Northridge Park is just 0.1 miles away — genuinely walkable — and both Aragona Park and Lynbrook Landing Park are within about half a mile, giving you multiple green-space options close to home.

How old are the major systems in a home built in 2011?

A 2011 build year puts the roof, HVAC, and major mechanicals in a range where they've moved past the early-ownership phase but still have meaningful useful life remaining — though a professional home inspection will give you the clearest current picture.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Garnetts Watch and the Virginia Beach military corridor well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or ask any questions about 5308 Cottage CT.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2011

Price / sqft

$194

Condo fee

$200/mo

Taxes

$3,784/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10624263

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,949
Stories
3
Flooring
Carpet
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
GARNETTS WATCH
Zoning
A12
Ownership
Condo
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Spec Warranty Deed

See more Virginia Beach condos & townhomes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Aragona Village

Aragona Village is one of Virginia Beach's original large-scale subdivisions, with groundbreaking in 1955 and the first residents moving in around 1956.

$350K

Median sale · 12 mo

$247

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$78K

HH income

63.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

Explore Aragona Village →
Map of Aragona Village with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

Virginia Beach houses for sale →

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,384/mo

Principal & interest

$1,959

Property tax

$315

Home insurance

$110

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$200

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$406,890 – $498,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

5410 Old Providence RD · 2.8 mi · 1,913 sqft$406,890 sold 2026-04
5113 Hemlock AVE · 2.5 mi · 2,098 sqft$480,000 sold 2026-07
5513 Elgin RD · 2.8 mi · 1,905 sqft$470,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$377,500

Price / Sq Ft

$194

Annual Taxes

$3,784

Monthly Tax

$315

Condo fee

$200 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 3, 2026$377,500—
Currently listed—$377,500—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 5308 Cottage Ct in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Newtown Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Bayside Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Bayside (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5308 Cottage Ct in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 5308 Cottage Ct?+
Yes — Witchduck Training Facility is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5308 Cottage Ct?+
Northridge Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 5308 Cottage Ct?+
Boulevard Stop Mart - Krispy Krunchy Chicken is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Krispy Krunchy Chicken (0.4 mi).
Does 5308 Cottage Ct have a condo association?+
Yes — condo association fees are on record for this unit (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is None.
When was 5308 Cottage Ct built?+
It was built in 2011, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Kevin Pall · Brooke Madison & Associates · REIN MLS #10624263

Call or text (757) 777-7577

Ask Dariya — instant answers

Schools, flood, drive times, what it really costs to own — answered from this page's data, by chat or voice.

Schedule a private tour

Free, no obligation — your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya, never resold.

5308 Cottage Ct, Virginia Beach — photo

See it in person — the record only says so much.

Call or text (757) 777-7577

5308 Cottage Ct, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 · MLS #10624263 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

✆