Why this home stands out
What sets 5500 Macguffie Street apart is the combination of solid square footage — over 2,000 feet across four bedrooms and three full baths — and a location that quietly delivers on convenience. You're not trading space for access here. Grocery runs, a morning workout, a sit-down dinner, and a park walk are all within a mile, while two significant military installations sit well within a reasonable commute window.
BRIGADOON and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Macguffie Street sits in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, one of the city's most established inland corridors. This part of Virginia Beach grew up in the 1970s and carries that era's hallmarks: mature tree canopy, wider lots, and a neighborhood rhythm that feels genuinely residential rather than transient. Kempsville has long been a go-to area for families and military households alike — it's central enough to reach most of the city without the beach-town price premium, and it has the infrastructure of a place that's been lived in and cared for over decades. Virginia Beach itself is the most populous city in the Commonwealth, and Kempsville puts you near its geographic center, which means commutes in almost any direction stay manageable. The surrounding streets have a settled, community feel that newer subdivisions often spend years trying to build.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from 5500 Macguffie Street. ALDI is half a mile away, Harris Teeter and Enson Market are both under a mile, so grocery options are varied and close. When you'd rather not cook, Camino Real and Applebee's Grill + Bar are right around the corner, and a Starbucks Coffee Company is under a mile for your morning routine. Fitness-wise, you've got three options within a mile — Planet Fitness, The Iron Asylum Gym - Kempsville, and Higher Vision Studios. Brigadoon Park and Brigadoon Woods Park are both 0.7 miles away, with Brigadoon Pines Park just a mile out, giving the neighborhood a genuinely walkable green-space presence.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly seven minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 14 minutes — making 5500 Macguffie Street a practical home base for households juggling duty schedules. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom, three-bath home even more accessible, and the Kempsville location keeps most of Hampton Roads within reach on any given day.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,062 square feet gives a growing family real room to spread out. The Kempsville neighborhood has the kind of established, tree-lined character that younger subdivisions can't replicate, and with parks, grocery stores, and dining all under a mile, the daily logistics of family life are genuinely manageable from this address.
More buyer questions
How far is 5500 Macguffie Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 14 minutes from 5500 Macguffie Street under typical driving conditions. The route connects through well-traveled surface roads without requiring highway access.
How far is 5500 Macguffie Street from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about seven minutes away, making it one of the closer military installations to this address in the region.
What grocery stores are near 5500 Macguffie Street?
ALDI is just 0.5 miles away, and both Harris Teeter and Enson Market are within 0.7 miles — giving you three distinct grocery options without much of a drive.
Are there parks within walking distance of 5500 Macguffie Street?
Yes — Brigadoon Park and Brigadoon Woods Park are both about 0.7 miles away, and Brigadoon Pines Park is one mile out, making the area genuinely walkable for outdoor time.
Is 5500 Macguffie Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
Want to know more about 5500 Macguffie Street or the Kempsville area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything this Virginia Beach address has to offer.
