Why this home stands out
What sets 5440 MacQueen Drive apart is its position in a mature, tree-lined Virginia Beach neighborhood where the lots are generous, the streets are quiet, and the commute math actually works. With two military installations reachable in under 15 minutes, this address draws a wide range of buyers who want suburban calm without sacrificing access to the bases or the broader Hampton Roads corridor.
BRIGADOON and the Virginia Beach real estate market
MacQueen Drive sits in the western inland section of Virginia Beach — a part of the city that often surprises people who assume Virginia Beach is all boardwalk and beach traffic. Out here, the pace is slower, the neighborhoods are established, and the streets have a settled, lived-in character that newer developments rarely replicate. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s line the blocks, and mature trees give the area a canopy feel that younger subdivisions simply don't have yet. Virginia Beach as a whole is the most populous city in the commonwealth, and this zip code — 23464 — puts you squarely in the heart of it, close to major corridors like Indian River Road and South Military Highway without being right on top of them. City services, parks, and retail are all within easy reach, and the overall infrastructure here is solid and well-maintained. It's the kind of area where neighbors tend to stay for years.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from MacQueen Drive. Grocery options, pharmacies, and big-box retail are all within a few miles along the Indian River Road and Kempsville Road corridors. For coffee, local cafés and national chains alike are a short drive away. Chesapeake City Park — one of the largest municipal parks in the region — is just across the city line and offers trails, athletic fields, and open green space. The broader South Hampton Roads network of interstates and expressways is easily accessible, making trips to Norfolk, Chesapeake, or the Oceanfront all manageable without a major time commitment.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 7 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard clocks in at about 14 — making 5440 MacQueen Drive a genuinely practical base for military households. A VA loan can stretch further in this zip code than in many coastal Virginia Beach neighborhoods, and the commute windows are short enough to leave real time in your day.
For families upgrading
If you're moving up from a smaller home or a townhome, 1,550 square feet on a single-family lot in an established Virginia Beach neighborhood is a meaningful step. The 1976 construction means the bones are solid, the lot has matured, and you're buying into a street that already has a sense of community — not one that's still figuring itself out.
More buyer questions
How far is 5440 MacQueen Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately 7 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Virginia Beach area.
How far is 5440 MacQueen Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 14 minutes away, a workable daily commute that keeps you on the Virginia Beach side of the city line.
What is the flood zone status for 5440 MacQueen Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any insurance implications.
Is there an HOA at 5440 MacQueen Drive?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents; the neighborhood's 1970s-era development pattern means many streets in this area were platted without mandatory HOA structures.
What zip code is 5440 MacQueen Drive in, and what does that mean for the area?
The property is in zip code 23464, which covers the western inland portion of Virginia Beach — a well-established residential zone with strong access to shopping, parks, and major roadways connecting to the broader Hampton Roads region.
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