Why this home stands out
What sets 5309 Leesburg Drive apart is its combination of a manageable footprint and a genuinely convenient location. At 1,625 square feet, the home offers enough space for a growing household without the upkeep of something oversized. The surrounding streets are mature and quiet, yet Food Lion and Dollar General are literally a two-minute walk away, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a 12-minute drive — a rare pairing of calm and convenience in Virginia Beach.
RIDGLEA and the Virginia Beach real estate market
5309 Leesburg Drive sits in a well-settled residential corridor in the heart of Virginia Beach — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in Virginia for its mix of coastal lifestyle, military community, and suburban practicality. The streets around Leesburg Drive were developed in the early 1970s, giving the area mature tree canopy, established lots, and the kind of neighborhood rhythm that newer subdivisions take decades to develop. You're in the interior of the city here, away from the tourist bustle of the Oceanfront, which means lighter traffic and a more neighborhood-forward feel day to day. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the commonwealth, and this part of it puts you near the geographic center — making commutes in almost any direction workable. The broader area around Leesburg Drive is a practical, unpretentious place to put down roots, with parks, everyday retail, and community amenities all within a short radius.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 5309 Leesburg Drive. Food Lion and Dollar General are both within 0.2 miles, so a quick grocery run rarely requires getting in the car. When you want a bite, Queens NY Pizza is just down the street, and Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is practically at your doorstep. Coffee is covered by a 7-Eleven a block away, Jax Café at 0.2 miles, and a Starbucks Coffee Company within half a mile. For green space, Carolanne Park is a short walk at 0.2 miles, with Carolanne Farms Neighborhood Park and Kempes Landing Park both under a mile. Sound X Selfcare and the Simon Family Jewish Community Center round out the wellness and fitness options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a 12-minute drive from 5309 Leesburg Drive, and the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is equally close — making this address one of the more practical options for military households weighing their options in Virginia Beach. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the established neighborhood means you're not starting from scratch when you arrive.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 5309 Leesburg Drive offers a lot of the fundamentals in one package: a manageable 1,625 square feet, a 1971-built single-family layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, walkable grocery access, and parks within a short stroll. It's the kind of address where you can get comfortable with homeownership without feeling overwhelmed by the property itself.
More buyer questions
How far is 5309 Leesburg Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 12 minutes from 5309 Leesburg Drive by car, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in Virginia Beach. The drive is straightforward with no major congestion points for most of the day.
What is the square footage and layout of 5309 Leesburg Drive?
The home is 1,625 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built in 1971 as a single-family residential property. It's a practical, right-sized layout for a small family, a couple with a home office, or anyone who wants space without excess.
Are there parks near 5309 Leesburg Drive?
Yes — Carolanne Park is just 0.2 miles away, Carolanne Farms Neighborhood Park is 0.6 miles, and Kempes Landing Park is 0.7 miles. All three are easily reachable on foot or by a very short drive.
Is 5309 Leesburg Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making decisions.
What grocery stores are closest to 5309 Leesburg Drive?
Both Food Lion and Dollar General are within 0.2 miles of the address — close enough to walk for smaller trips. That level of grocery proximity is genuinely uncommon in most Virginia Beach neighborhoods.
Want to know more about 5309 Leesburg Drive or the surrounding Virginia Beach market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
