Why this home stands out
What sets 5501 Larry Ave apart is that lot — 0.33 acres is a rare find at this price point in central Virginia Beach, giving you real room to breathe, garden, entertain, or simply let the kids and pets roam. The 1955 construction means solid bones and a classic ranch footprint, while the location puts two military installations and a full slate of everyday conveniences within a short drive.
FAIR MEADOWS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Virginia Beach is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, and the area around Larry Ave sits in a well-established inland pocket — far enough from the resort strip to feel genuinely residential, close enough to tap into everything the city offers. If you've been browsing homes for sale in Virginia Beach VA, you'll notice this corridor tends to attract buyers who want practical access over oceanfront premiums. The streets here are lined with mid-century ranches on full-sized lots, giving the neighborhood a grounded, unpretentious character that holds up decade after decade. Virginia Beach's city services, road network, and proximity to the broader Hampton Roads metro make daily logistics straightforward. Interstate 264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard are both within easy reach, connecting you north toward Norfolk or east toward the Oceanfront in under twenty minutes on most days.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 5501 Larry Ave. Asia Grocery and Tira's Foods are both within a tenth of a mile, and Moldova Food is just half a mile out for a wider international selection. When you want coffee before heading out, Black Rifle Coffee Company is 0.2 miles away, and Tira's doubles as a coffee stop too. Southside Barbell and Pink Pearl Gymnastics are both 0.2 miles out for fitness. If you prefer something more restorative, Sound X Selfcare — offering sound baths, yoga, and holistic wellness — is under a mile away. Northridge Park, Newsome Farm Park, and Aragona Park are all within a mile for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a ten-minute drive, and USCG Base Portsmouth is roughly thirteen — making 5501 Larry Ave one of the more strategically located addresses for dual-base households in Virginia Beach. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the third-of-an-acre lot gives families genuine space to set down roots between deployments.
For first-time buyers
If you're looking at homes for sale in Virginia Beach and want a foothold without overextending, a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch on a third of an acre checks a lot of boxes. The 1955 build means the heavy structural work is long done, the lot gives you room to grow into the property, and the neighborhood's proximity to everyday conveniences keeps life manageable from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 5501 Larry Ave from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive typically runs about ten minutes, making it one of the closer off-base options in Virginia Beach for service members stationed there. USCG Base Portsmouth is also accessible in roughly thirteen minutes via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel corridor.
What is the lot size at 5501 Larry Ave?
The lot measures 0.33 acres, which is notably generous for this part of Virginia Beach where many comparable mid-century properties sit on smaller parcels.
Is 5501 Larry Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification.
What type of property is 5501 Larry Ave?
It's a single-family residential home — a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch built in 1955, with 1,160 square feet of living space on a third-of-an-acre lot.
Are there parks near 5501 Larry Ave?
Yes — Northridge Park is about 0.6 miles away, Newsome Farm Park is 0.7 miles, and Aragona Park is under a mile, giving you multiple outdoor options within easy walking or biking distance.
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