Why this home stands out
What sets 538 Mulligan Drive apart is the combination of a central Virginia Beach location and genuinely easy access to two major installations. At roughly 1,640 square feet across two bedrooms and two and a half baths, the floor plan gives you room to breathe without the overhead of a much larger home. Add a walkable cluster of groceries, restaurants, parks, and fitness options right outside the door, and daily life here runs on its own momentum.
FAIRWAY and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Mulligan Drive sits in the interior of Virginia Beach — one of the most populated and service-rich cities on the East Coast — in a quiet residential pocket that punches well above its size in terms of convenience. The surrounding streets have a settled, established feel that comes from decades of families putting down roots here. You're close enough to the Kempsville corridor to reach virtually any errand quickly, yet far enough from the resort strip that traffic rarely becomes a story. Virginia Beach itself offers a rare mix: oceanfront recreation, a thriving arts and dining scene, major retail, and one of the most robust military support networks in the country. The city's road grid — including the Virginia Beach Expressway nearby — makes it genuinely easy to reach both the Oceanfront and the Western Branch without committing to a long drive. For a home built in 1985, the neighborhood has aged gracefully, with mature trees and a neighborhood scale that newer master-planned communities often struggle to replicate.
What's nearby
Groceries are almost embarrassingly close — E Mart is just 0.1 miles away, and a BP convenience stop is 0.2 miles out. When you want a quick meal, Alisa's Food and KOCO Korean Fried Chicken & Croffles are both within two blocks, and Wendy's is right around the corner. Coffee runs are covered at Starbucks Coffee Company, Project Seed Coffee, or 7-Eleven, all within 0.8 miles. Fitness options are equally strong: Kempsville Recreation Center is 0.4 miles away, with ShapeShifters Yoga & Wellness and Burn Boot Camp both under a mile. Lark Downs Park is a 0.3-mile walk, and Kempes Landing Park is under a mile for longer outdoor stretches.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With NAS Oceana just 12 minutes away and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story reachable in 13, 538 Mulligan Drive lands squarely in the sweet spot for dual-installation households. Virginia Beach is VA loan-friendly territory, and a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath layout works well for a service member flying solo or paired with a partner. Short commutes mean more time at home — and that matters on a deployment cycle.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 538 Mulligan Drive offers a manageable footprint — 1,640 square feet, two bedrooms, two and a half baths — without the complexity of a large single-family property. Virginia Beach's strong resale history and the home's proximity to groceries, parks, and fitness centers make it a practical starting point. You get a real neighborhood with real walkability, not a compromise.
More buyer questions
How far is 538 Mulligan Drive from NAS Oceana?
The drive from 538 Mulligan Drive to NAS Oceana takes approximately 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter commutes available in this price tier of Virginia Beach.
How far is 538 Mulligan Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 13 minutes by car from Mulligan Drive, making this address a workable option for personnel assigned to either installation.
What is the flood zone status for 538 Mulligan Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that data and consulting the current FEMA flood map before making any decisions.
Is there a homeowners association at 538 Mulligan Drive?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — your agent can pull that detail quickly during any active transaction.
What grocery stores are closest to 538 Mulligan Drive?
E Mart is just 0.1 miles from the front door, and a BP with convenience items is 0.2 miles away — making quick grocery runs genuinely walkable from this address.
Ready to get a closer look at 538 Mulligan Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set up a visit.
