Why this home stands out
What sets 5536 New Colony Drive apart is its location sweet spot: StoneyBrook Park sits just a tenth of a mile away for quick outdoor breaks, while Kroger, Food Lion, and a cluster of local restaurants are all under a mile. USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is a nine-minute drive, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in twelve. For a 1972-built home, the lot and neighborhood fabric offer a settled, mature feel that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.
JAMESTOWNE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
5536 New Colony Drive sits in the Indian River corridor of Virginia Beach — a well-established part of the city where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace feels genuinely residential. This section of Virginia Beach 23464 developed primarily in the late 1960s and 1970s, giving the area a cohesive, lived-in character that's rare to find. Neighbors tend to stay, community roots run deep, and the infrastructure — parks, grocery anchors, fitness centers — has grown right alongside the population. If you've been searching among houses virginia beach has to offer and want something with real neighborhood bones rather than a brand-new subdivision still finding its identity, this zip code delivers. The Indian River Family YMCA is within walking distance, StoneyBrook Park is practically in your backyard, and the broader Virginia Beach park network is easy to access. City services, major road corridors, and quick interstate access all make daily logistics straightforward from this address.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from New Colony Drive. StoneyBrook Park is just 0.1 miles away — an easy walk for morning routines or an afternoon reset. Whitehurst Grove Park and Woodstock Park are both within half a mile. When it's time to eat, Ellen's Homestyle & BBQ, JMT Vegan Eats, and Fiesta Kainan are all about 0.6 miles out, giving you real variety close to home. Coffee is covered by Dunkin' and a 7-Eleven at 0.7 miles. Grocery runs are a breeze with Kroger and Food Lion both at 0.9 miles. For fitness, the Indian River Family YMCA, Jess Yoga, and Team Aguirre Martial Arts are all under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is nine minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a twelve-minute commute — making this address genuinely practical for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the mature neighborhood offers the kind of stability that matters when you're planning around service schedules and PCS timelines.
For first-time buyers
A 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath layout in a settled Virginia Beach neighborhood is a strong starting point for first-time buyers. The 1,500-square-foot footprint is manageable without feeling cramped, and having groceries, a YMCA, parks, and restaurants all within a mile means you're buying into a location that works hard for you every single day.
More buyer questions
How far is 5536 New Colony Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 12 minutes from 5536 New Colony Drive by car. The route is a straightforward drive through established Virginia Beach and Chesapeake corridors.
How far is 5536 New Colony Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 9 minutes away, making this address one of the more convenient options for personnel assigned there.
What parks are near 5536 New Colony Drive?
StoneyBrook Park is just 0.1 miles from the front door, and both Whitehurst Grove Park and Woodstock Park are within half a mile — giving you multiple outdoor options in every direction.
Is 5536 New Colony Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation directly.
Are there good grocery stores near 5536 New Colony Drive?
Yes — both Kroger and Food Lion are 0.9 miles from the address, so routine grocery runs are quick and you have options if you prefer one store over the other.
Want to know more about 5536 New Colony Drive or explore comparable homes nearby? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything this address has to offer.
