Why this home stands out
What sets Balfor Drive apart is the combination of mature-neighborhood calm and genuine everyday convenience. Fairfield Forest and Fairfield Park are both within a 0.3-mile walk, giving you green space right outside the door. Add two grocery stores under a mile away, a cluster of fitness studios, and quick access to both USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and this address covers a lot of ground without asking you to drive far for anything.
FAIRFIELD and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Fairfield is one of those Virginia Beach neighborhoods that rewards the people who actually live in it. Developed primarily in the 1970s, the community has the kind of tree-lined, settled character that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to grow into. Streets are quiet and walkable, lots are generous for the area, and neighbors tend to stick around — which says something. Fairfield sits in the south-central part of Virginia Beach, putting you within easy reach of the city's main commercial corridors along Kempsville Road and Princess Anne Road without dropping you right on top of them. If you've been browsing virginia beach houses for sale and keep circling back to neighborhoods with real roots, Fairfield makes a strong case. Virginia Beach as a whole offers a rare mix of coastal lifestyle, military community, and suburban stability, and Fairfield sits comfortably at that intersection — close enough to everything, far enough from the noise.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from Balfor Drive. Food Lion is 0.6 miles away, and a full Kroger — with its in-store bakery — is just 0.7 miles out. For your morning coffee, Dunkin' and Starbucks Coffee Company are both within 0.6 miles, and McDonald's is right there too. Dinner options include Ynot Italian and Brickhouse Diner, each under a mile away. Fitness is well covered: Burn Boot Camp, Team Aguirre Martial Arts, and 45 Elite Training Studio are all within 0.8 miles. And for outdoor time, Fairfield Forest, Fairfield Park, and StoneyBrook Park form a green corridor starting just 0.3 miles from the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 10 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 13 — making 5404 Balfor Drive a practical choice for service members at either installation. VA loan eligibility can stretch your buying power here, and BAH rates for the Virginia Beach area align well with this price tier. Fairfield's established layout also means you're buying into a stable, community-oriented neighborhood rather than a transient one.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and over 1,900 square feet give a growing family real room to breathe, and the 1976 build means you're getting solid bones with mature landscaping already in place. Fairfield Forest and Fairfield Park are a short walk away for weekend afternoons, and the tight cluster of grocery stores, fitness studios, and casual dining within a mile means the logistics of family life stay manageable day to day.
More buyer questions
How far is 5404 Balfor Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately 10 minutes from 5404 Balfor Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward along local surface roads with no highway required.
How far is 5404 Balfor Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 13 minutes from Balfor Drive, making it a reasonable daily commute for shipyard personnel. The drive heads north through the Chesapeake–Virginia Beach corridor.
What parks are near 5404 Balfor Drive?
Fairfield Forest and Fairfield Park are both within 0.3 miles — essentially a short walk from the front door. StoneyBrook Park adds another option at 0.6 miles, giving the immediate area a notably green character.
Is 5404 Balfor Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions.
What is the Fairfield neighborhood like in Virginia Beach?
Fairfield is an established residential community built largely in the 1970s, known for mature trees, stable ownership patterns, and a quiet suburban feel. It sits in the south-central part of Virginia Beach with convenient access to major shopping corridors and both military and civilian employment centers.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Fairfield well. Reach out to talk through what 5404 Balfor Drive could look like for your situation — no pressure, just straight answers.
