Welcome to this spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with inground pool in Fairfield waiting for a new family to love it and make it their own. This home boasts gas logs in the fireplace, a whole house generator, crown molding in the foyer, living room and dining room, newer kitchen appliances, tankless gas water heater and HVAC. It has a deep kitchen pantry, 2 linen closts, built in clothes hamper in the primary bathroom, double sink vanity in hall bathroom, utility sink in laundry room, pool drains into french drain system, landscaped yard and the crawl space has been encapsulated. The floored attic runs the length of the home for optimum storage space or potential to finish for more rooms. Centrally located near schools, shopping, restaruants, I64 and 264.
Listing courtesy of Julia Forehand · Jason Mitchell Real Estate · REIN MLS #10655001
5312 Balfor Drive is a four-bedroom, two-bath home in Virginia Beach with 2,308 square feet built in 1976. Fairfield Park is just two-tenths of a mile away. Groceries, coffee, and a gym are all within half a mile. This address puts a lot of daily life within easy reach.
At 2,308 square feet, 5312 Balfor Drive gives you genuine room to spread out. The 1976 build means solid construction on an established street with mature trees and a settled feel. Two Food Lion locations sit within half a mile, and three fitness studios are close by. Fairfield Park is a short walk. The combination of space, green space, and everyday convenience is hard to match among Virginia Beach homes for sale at this size.
FAIRFIELD and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Balfor Drive sits in the Fairfield area of Virginia Beach — a well-established pocket of the city that developed through the 1970s and early 1980s. Streets here are lined with single-family homes on generous lots, and the tree canopy has had decades to fill in. The pace is quiet, but nothing feels far. Fairfield Park anchors the neighborhood just two-tenths of a mile from the front door. Carolanne Park and Fairfield Forest add more green space within half a mile. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the Fairfield section puts you near the geographic center of it. Kempsville Road and Indian River Road connect you quickly to I-264 and the Virginia Beach Expressway. The oceanfront is about 20 minutes east. Downtown Norfolk is roughly 20 minutes north. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach will find that the Fairfield corridor offers a strong mix of accessibility and neighborhood calm.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 5312 Balfor Drive. Two Food Lion grocery stores are within half a mile, and a Dollar General is close behind. Dunkin', Starbucks, and McDonald's are all about four-tenths of a mile away for your morning coffee. Five Guys and Papa Johns Pizza handle dinner when you don't want to cook. Burn Boot Camp, ShapeShifters Yoga & Wellness, and Team Aguirre Martial Arts give you three distinct fitness options within six-tenths of a mile. Fairfield Park is a two-minute walk from the front door.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 11 minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about 13 minutes. VA loan financing is common in this zip code, and the 2,308-square-foot floor plan means you won't feel squeezed. The established neighborhood and quick base access make this address worth a close look for anyone weighing homes for sale in 23464.
Room to grow
Four bedrooms and 2,308 square feet give you real flexibility for a home office, guest room, or dedicated hobby space. The 1976 build sits on an established lot with room outside to breathe. Fairfield Park is a two-minute walk. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Kempsville High School and homes for sale zoned for Fairfield Elementary School will find this address lands squarely in both zones.
More buyer questions
How far is 5312 Balfor Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is about 11 minutes under normal traffic. USCG Base Portsmouth is close behind at roughly 13 minutes.
What parks are near 5312 Balfor Drive?
Fairfield Park is just two-tenths of a mile away — an easy walk. Carolanne Park and Fairfield Forest are both within six-tenths of a mile.
Is 5312 Balfor Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.
How big is the home at 5312 Balfor Drive?
The home measures 2,308 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It was built in 1976.
What grocery stores are close to 5312 Balfor Drive?
Two Food Lion locations are within half a mile, and a Dollar General is about five-tenths of a mile away.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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USCG Finance Ctr
Coast Guard
18min·7.9mi
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Little Creek
Navy
25min·11.5mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
21min·7.7mi
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NNSY
Navy
28min·11.9mi
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NAS Oceana
Navy
29min·15.1mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
10.5 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
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
$3,065/mo
Principal & interest
$2,568
Property tax
$352
Home insurance
$144
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment114% of $435,200City assessment record · taxes $4,221/yr
Land share of assessed value38% · $165,000Improvements $270,200 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$361,500 – $507,000The 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.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
14% above assessment
Total Assessed
$435,200
Land
$165,000
Improvement
$270,200
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:
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.
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Price
Beds
Baths
Sqft
$ / sqft
5312 Balfor Drthis home
$495,000
4
2
2,308
$214
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Questions buyers ask
Is 5312 Balfor Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Fairfield Elementary (VaHome School Score 6.1/10), Kempsville Middle (VaHome School Score 6.2/10), Kempsville (VaHome School Score 7.5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5312 Balfor Dr 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.
Does 5312 Balfor Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5312 Balfor Dr built?
It was built in 1976, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Julia Forehand · Jason Mitchell Real Estate · REIN MLS #10655001
5312 Balfor Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 · MLS #10655001 · 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.
