35 days on market
$315,000
5628 Aurora Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
MLS# 10630196 · GARDENWOOD PARK · Virginia Beach VA
Updated May 21, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,907/mo
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Price / sq ft
$348
905 sq ft
Days on market
35
HOA
None
Year built
1952
74 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
905
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryBayside Elementary School3/10
- MiddleBayside Middle School4/10
- 5/10
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About this home
Don't miss this beautifully updated 3-bedroom home on a generous lot! Featuring a brand-new kitchen and fully renovated bathroom, this home offers modern living with room to grow. A perfect starter home with space, style, and endless potential.
Listed by Alley Moore · Consumer Real Estate Group LLC
VaHome Team property overview
Meet 5628 Aurora Drive — a compact 1952 single-family home in Virginia Beach sitting just minutes from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Three bedrooms, one bath, and 905 square feet on a manageable lot make this a practical, low-maintenance footprint with serious location advantages.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 5628 Aurora Drive apart is pure geography. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is a three-minute drive from the front door — a commute that almost no other address in the area can match. Built in 1952, the home carries that mid-century bones character, and the surrounding block is quiet and established. For anyone whose daily life revolves around base access, the math here is hard to argue with.
GARDENWOOD PARK and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Aurora Drive sits in a low-key residential pocket of Virginia Beach's north end, where the streets are tree-lined and the pace feels a step slower than the resort strip to the south. This part of the city grew up around the military installations that define Hampton Roads, and that history gives the area a grounded, working-neighborhood feel. Among homes in va beach, addresses this close to Little Creek are genuinely rare — the base gate is practically around the corner. Virginia Beach itself stretches from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline to the Atlantic oceanfront, covering more square miles than any city in the state. The north end benefits from that size: you're close to water, close to base, and still within a reasonable drive of downtown Norfolk, the Oceanfront, and the full retail and dining corridor along Shore Drive and beyond. It's the kind of neighborhood where neighbors recognize each other and the sidewalks actually get used.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Aurora Drive. A 7-Eleven is 0.1 miles away for quick stops, and Dollar General is just 0.2 miles for household basics. Rowena's, a well-known local specialty shop, is under a mile out. For coffee, that same 7-Eleven covers the morning rush, with It Can Be Coffee Co and Wawa both within a mile. Dinner options nearby include J. I. Sports Pub and Pupuseria y Taqueria El Sabor de mi Tierra, both within 0.2 miles. Fitness is well-covered too — Peacock Pilates 33, CrossFit Rife, and East Coast Gold Weightlifting are all within half a mile. Diamond Springs Park is 0.2 miles away, and the Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area offers a larger green escape less than a mile out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story — that's the headline. For active-duty families, that kind of gate-to-driveway time changes daily life in real ways: shorter mornings, more time at home, and less windshield time. Naval Station Norfolk is about 15 minutes away, and a VA loan can make the financing side of this straightforward. It's a small footprint, but the location does a lot of the heavy lifting.
For first-time buyers
At 905 square feet, 5628 Aurora Drive is a manageable, lower-stakes entry point into homeownership in Virginia Beach. Three bedrooms give you flexibility — a guest room, a home office, or space for a growing household. The 1952 build means solid construction, and the surrounding neighborhood is established and quiet. If you're ready to stop paying someone else's mortgage and start building your own equity, this address is worth a serious look.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 5628 Aurora Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
About 3 minutes by car — the base gate is extremely close to Aurora Drive, making this one of the shortest base commutes you'll find in Virginia Beach. It's a genuine daily-life advantage for active-duty personnel stationed there.
How far is 5628 Aurora Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately 15 minutes away under normal traffic conditions, traveling west via Shore Drive or the nearby highway corridors.
What is the lot and home size at 5628 Aurora Drive?
The home is 905 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, built in 1952 as a single-family residential property. It's a compact, efficient layout on an established residential street.
Is 5628 Aurora Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 5628 Aurora Drive?
Yes — Diamond Springs Park is just 0.2 miles away, and the Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area, a larger natural preserve with trails and water views, is under a mile from the front door.
Want to know more about 5628 Aurora Drive or explore comparable properties nearby? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
905
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$315,000
Price / Sq Ft
$348
Annual Taxes
$2,165
Monthly Tax
$180
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.69%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 16, 2026 | $315,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $315,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 21, 2026.
Total Assessed
$223,200
Land
$150,000
Improvement
$73,200
Parcel ID: 14691583080000
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,907/moPrincipal & interest
$1,634
Property tax
$180
Home insurance
$92
PMI
None
HOA
None
Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.
Listed by Consumer Real Estate Group LLC · MLS# 10630196
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$315,000
5628 Aurora DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23455
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
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