Why this home stands out
What sets 5513 Merner Lane #437B apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,207 feet across four bedrooms — and an almost unbeatable position relative to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Add three green spaces within a five-minute walk, a country club restaurant practically next door, and a Filipino kitchen and cozy café rounding out the block, and daily life here has a rhythm that's hard to replicate at this size.
WESLEYAN CHASE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
5513 Merner Lane #437B sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, a city that consistently ranks among the most livable on the East Coast. This part of town carries a quieter, residential feel compared to the Oceanfront corridor — you get wide streets, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stick around. The area blends military families, long-term homeowners, and working professionals drawn by the city's job market and coastline access. Virginia Beach itself spans 497 square miles and holds the Atlantic coast on one side and the Chesapeake Bay on the other, giving residents a genuine choice of beach experience. Commutes here fan out efficiently toward both the naval corridor and the downtown Norfolk employment base, and the city's infrastructure — roads, parks, recreation — reflects decades of steady investment. It's a place where you can feel settled.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from Merner Lane. Food Lion is 0.7 miles away for a full grocery run, and a Dollar General sits just under a mile out for quick top-offs. When you'd rather let someone else cook, Cypress Point Country Club is 0.4 miles away, Happy Cafe covers both coffee and a casual bite at 0.5 miles, and Susan's Kitchenette Filipino brings bold, home-style flavors from the same distance. It Can Be Coffee Co is a short 0.6-mile trip for your morning cup. For fitness, Torch Yoga and Treviox Yoga Blocks are both within 0.6 miles, and Lawson Hall Park, Raleigh Square Park, and Cypress Point North Park form a triangle of green space all within half a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Six minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story makes 5513 Merner Lane #437B one of the more practical addresses in Virginia Beach for active-duty households. Four bedrooms give you room to spread out through PCS transitions, and a VA loan can make ownership here straightforward. USCG Base Portsmouth is about 15 minutes out, so the home works across branches without a punishing commute either way.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,207 square feet give a growing family real room to breathe — dedicated space for a home office, a guest room, or a playroom without anyone feeling crowded. Three parks within half a mile mean kids have outdoor options steps from the front door, and the surrounding neighborhood has the kind of settled, long-term energy that makes it easy to put down roots.
More buyer questions
How far is 5513 Merner Lane #437B from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the base in Virginia Beach. That proximity is a genuine daily-life advantage for service members stationed there.
What is the square footage of 5513 Merner Lane #437B?
The home offers 2,207 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms. That footprint is on the larger end for the immediate area, giving households room to configure the space around their actual needs.
Is there an HOA at 5513 Merner Lane #437B?
The unit designation (#437B) suggests a community or condominium-style structure, which typically includes an HOA — you'll want to confirm current HOA status and governing documents during your due diligence process.
What is the flood zone status for 5513 Merner Lane #437B?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Virginia Beach has varied flood exposure across its neighborhoods, so reviewing that information alongside your insurance options is a smart early step.
How old is the home at 5513 Merner Lane #437B?
The property was built in 1986, putting it in a construction era known for solid framing and conventional layouts. Homes of this vintage in Virginia Beach have generally benefited from decades of owner investment and updating.
Ready to walk through 5513 Merner Lane #437B? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out and let's get you inside.
