Why this home stands out
What sets 5401 Birnam Landing apart is the combination of a four-bedroom floor plan and a manageable square footage that keeps the home feeling connected rather than sprawling. Built in 1981, it carries the solid construction hallmarks of that era — established lot, mature surroundings, and a layout designed around how families actually move through a home day to day.
BIRNAM WOODS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Birnam Landing sits in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, one of the city's most centrally located residential pockets. The streets here are quiet and established, lined with single-family homes from the late 1970s and early 1980s that have aged into comfortable, lived-in neighborhoods with mature trees and a genuine sense of community. Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the Kempsville corridor puts you squarely in the middle of it — close to the oceanfront when you want it, but far enough away to avoid the seasonal congestion. Interstate 264 and Indian River Road give you direct routes in multiple directions, whether you're heading toward the Oceanfront, crossing into Chesapeake, or making your way up toward Norfolk. Daily life here runs at an easy pace, with shopping, dining, and services all within a short drive. The area has a long track record of stable, owner-occupied neighborhoods — the kind of place where neighbors know each other's names.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are straightforward from Birnam Landing. Grocery options including Farm Fresh and Food Lion are within a few minutes' drive, and Kempsville Road puts a wide range of dining and retail at your fingertips. Chesapeake Square Mall and the broader Greenbrier commercial corridor in neighboring Chesapeake are roughly 15 minutes away. For green space, Kempsville Recreation Center and several community parks are close by. Providence Road and Indian River Road connect you quickly to pharmacies, urgent care, and big-box stores without requiring highway time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a 13-minute drive — making 5401 Birnam Landing a practical fit for service members at either installation. The four-bedroom layout gives growing families room to breathe, and Virginia Beach's central location keeps multiple bases within a reasonable commute. If you're working through a VA loan, this property type and price range typically align well with what that benefit supports.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and two full baths give a growing family real flexibility — a dedicated guest room, a home office, or space for kids at different life stages. The 1,658-square-foot floor plan is efficient without feeling cramped, and the established neighborhood means your kids are growing up on streets with sidewalks, mature trees, and neighbors who've been around long enough to look out for one another.
More buyer questions
How far is 5401 Birnam Landing from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 13 minutes from 5401 Birnam Landing under typical traffic conditions, accessible via Indian River Road and the Berkley Bridge corridor.
How far is 5401 Birnam Landing from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center in Chesapeake is about nine minutes away, making it one of the closest military installations to this address.
What is the lot and neighborhood character like at Birnam Landing?
Birnam Landing is an established residential street in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, featuring single-family homes built primarily in the late 1970s and early 1980s on mature, tree-lined lots.
Is 5401 Birnam Landing in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 5401 Birnam Landing have a garage?
Garage details for this property are confirmed in the full listing specifications — check the features section of this page for the most current information on parking and storage.
Want to walk through 5401 Birnam Landing in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's set something up.
