Why this home stands out
What sets 5440 MacQueen Drive apart is its immediate access to green space — Brigadoon Woods Park is literally 0.1 miles away, and two more parks sit within half a mile. The Kempsville area of Virginia Beach offers a well-established, mature neighborhood feel that newer developments simply can't replicate. At 1,550 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the layout is efficient without feeling cramped, and the 1976 build era means solid bones and generous lot proportions typical of that period.
BRIGADOON and the Virginia Beach real estate market
MacQueen Drive sits in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach — one of the city's most established inland corridors, where tree-lined streets and long-rooted communities give the area a grounded, lived-in character. This part of Virginia Beach developed steadily through the 1970s and 1980s, and today it reflects that era's hallmarks: wider lots, mature trees, and neighbors who have been around long enough to actually know each other. Kempsville is centrally located within Virginia Beach, which makes it a practical base for getting anywhere in Hampton Roads without fighting oceanfront traffic. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in Virginia, offering a full range of city services, recreation, and infrastructure while still maintaining distinct neighborhood identities across its many districts. If you've been browsing virginia beach virginia homes for sale and want something with roots rather than a brand-new subdivision feel, Kempsville delivers that in spades. Homes in virginia beach don't always come with this combination of central location and neighborhood maturity.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from MacQueen Drive. Walmart Neighborhood Market, Food Lion, and Dollar General are all within 0.6 miles, so a quick grocery run stays quick. When you'd rather skip the kitchen, Da Lick, Domino's Pizza, and Subway are each about a half-mile out. Coffee options are surprisingly varied — 17 Hands Coffee, Pinup Coffee Co Cafe at Farmhouse, and McDonald's are all within 0.6 miles. Fitness is covered by The Iron Asylum Gym - Kempsville, VB KidFit, and Elite Performance Lab LLC, all under a mile away. And for outdoor time, Brigadoon Woods Park is just 0.1 miles from the front door, with Woodbridge Wildlife Park at 0.3 miles and Brigadoon Park at 0.5 miles rounding out the options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is just 7 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a 14-minute drive — making 5440 MacQueen Drive a genuinely convenient home base for service members at either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the central Kempsville location keeps commute stress low regardless of which gate you're heading toward.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,550 square feet in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood — 5440 MacQueen Drive offers a realistic entry point into homeownership without the compromises that often come with starter homes. The surrounding area is stable and walkable, parks are steps away, and everyday shopping is under a mile out. It's a solid first chapter.
More buyer questions
How far is 5440 MacQueen Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 14 minutes from 5440 MacQueen Drive under typical traffic conditions. The central Kempsville location keeps the route manageable for daily commutes.
How far is 5440 MacQueen Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 7 minutes away — one of the closest military installations to this address in the Hampton Roads area.
What parks are near 5440 MacQueen Drive?
Brigadoon Woods Park is just 0.1 miles away, making it essentially a backyard extension. Woodbridge Wildlife Park is 0.3 miles out, and Brigadoon Park is 0.5 miles — three distinct green spaces all within easy walking distance.
Is 5440 MacQueen 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 for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 5440 MacQueen Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section — the Kempsville area includes both HOA and non-HOA streets, so it's worth confirming for this specific address.
Curious whether 5440 MacQueen Drive fits your life? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and get your questions answered.
