Why this home stands out
What sets 5500 Fountain CT apart is the combination of walkable everyday errands and quick base access that's hard to find in one package. Three grocery options sit within half a mile, a cluster of parks frames the neighborhood, and the drive to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story clocks in at roughly seven minutes — making this address a practical fit for a wide range of lifestyles without sacrificing neighborhood calm.
LAKE CYPRESS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
5500 Fountain CT sits in the interior of Virginia Beach, a city that consistently attracts buyers from across the country — and for good reason. The surrounding area has a lived-in, established feel: mature trees, accessible streets, and a mix of neighbors who've been here for decades alongside newer arrivals. Virginia Beach is one of the most populous cities on the East Coast, yet individual neighborhoods like this one hold onto a quieter, residential rhythm. When people search for real estate companies in virginia beach, they're often drawn to areas exactly like this — close to everything without being swallowed by it. The city's economy is anchored by a strong military presence, a thriving tourism corridor along the oceanfront, and a growing tech and healthcare sector inland. Virginia Beach also sits at the heart of Hampton Roads, giving residents easy reach to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the broader metro area. Whether you're drawn here for work, family, or the lifestyle, this address puts you in a genuinely central position.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are easy from 5500 Fountain CT. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away, and both Newtown Baker Crossing and Grand Mart sit within 0.4 miles — so grocery runs rarely require planning. For a quick bite, Alisa's Food is two-tenths of a mile out, while Sunset Caribbean Grill and El Paisa Colombian Restaurant add international flavor within a third of a mile. Vida Nutrition is a short walk when you want something beyond a standard coffee stop. Green space is plentiful too: Lake Edward Park is 0.2 miles away, Lake Edward North Park is just beyond that, and Newsome Farm Park rounds out the options at 0.4 miles. FitnessVibes757 and Williams Farm Recreation Center — including its outdoor FitLot fitness park — keep active routines easy to maintain.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a seven-minute drive from 5500 Fountain CT, and USCG Base Portsmouth is reachable in about fourteen. That kind of base proximity matters on PCS moves when every minute of the commute counts. A VA loan can make this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home even more accessible — and working with experienced realtors in virginia beach who know military timelines can smooth the whole process.
For families upgrading
At 1,690 square feet with two bedrooms and two and a half baths, 5500 Fountain CT offers a comfortable footprint for a household ready to trade up from a starter space. The parks within walking distance — Lake Edward Park, Lake Edward North Park, and Newsome Farm Park — mean outdoor time doesn't require loading up the car. Add in three nearby grocery options and a handful of local dining spots, and the day-to-day logistics of family life get noticeably simpler.
More buyer questions
How far is 5500 Fountain CT from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately seven minutes from 5500 Fountain CT under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in Virginia Beach.
What grocery stores are near 5500 Fountain CT?
Three grocery options sit within 0.4 miles: Food Lion at 0.3 miles, and both Newtown Baker Crossing and Grand Mart at 0.4 miles — so stocking up is rarely a major errand.
Are there parks within walking distance of 5500 Fountain CT?
Yes — Lake Edward Park is 0.2 miles away, Lake Edward North Park is 0.3 miles, and Newsome Farm Park is 0.4 miles, giving you multiple green spaces within easy walking range.
Is 5500 Fountain CT in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available through the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.
What is the square footage and layout of 5500 Fountain CT?
The home offers 1,690 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1990.
Curious about 5500 Fountain CT or similar homes in Virginia Beach? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.