Why this home stands out
Three full bathrooms in a 1,880-square-foot home is genuinely rare for this price tier and era — it means no morning traffic jams, no negotiating over the single hall bath. Add a 1985 build that gives you real room sizes and solid construction, a lot with mature landscaping, and a location that puts an ALDI run or a sit-down dinner at under half a mile, and Rushmere Drive starts to feel like a very practical choice.
WOODRIDGE and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Rushmere Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Virginia Beach — the kind of street where neighbors know each other and sidewalk walks are actually pleasant. The surrounding area is part of the broader Brigadoon corridor, a well-established section of the city that developed steadily through the 1980s and has aged gracefully. Streets here are tree-lined, lots are generous by city standards, and the overall feel is settled and unhurried without being remote. Virginia Beach as a whole offers one of the most livable environments on the East Coast: low crime relative to peer cities, a diverse economy, and a coastline that genuinely improves quality of life year-round. If you're working with va beach realtors to find a home that balances suburban calm with genuine urban convenience, this corridor delivers. You're inside city limits with full access to Virginia Beach's parks system, road network, and commercial corridors — yet the immediate block feels removed from the noise.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are almost effortlessly close. ALDI is 0.3 miles away for fast grocery runs, and both Enson Market and Delicate Oriental Grocery are within 0.6 miles when you want more variety. Dinner options within a short drive include Applebee's Grill + Bar, Camino Real, and JAM Cafe — all under half a mile. Morning coffee is covered by a Starbucks Coffee Company at 0.5 miles. For fitness, Planet Fitness and Higher Vision Studios are both at 0.6 miles, with Jess Yoga a bit further at 0.8. Brigadoon Park, New Light Neighborhood Park, and Brigadoon Woods Park form a green triangle all within 0.9 miles — great for weekend walks or after-school time outdoors.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 7 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 14 minutes — making 5649 Rushmere Drive a genuinely commute-friendly address for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here more accessible than many people expect, and three full baths means the whole household has room to breathe on early-morning duty days.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring homes for sale near Virginia Beach and want something that checks the practical boxes without compromise, Rushmere Drive is worth a close look. Three full bathrooms, nearly 1,900 square feet, and walkable groceries and dining make this a home you can grow into — not just grow out of quickly. The 1985 build means real room dimensions and a layout that actually functions.
More buyer questions
How far is 5649 Rushmere Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 14 minutes by car from 5649 Rushmere Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward via the main corridors connecting Virginia Beach to Portsmouth.
How far is 5649 Rushmere Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 7 minutes from this address, making it one of the closer military installations for households assigned there.
What is the flood risk at 5649 Rushmere Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate picture.
Is there an HOA at 5649 Rushmere Drive?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — your agent can pull that detail quickly during the due-diligence process.
What parks are near 5649 Rushmere Drive in Virginia Beach?
Brigadoon Park, New Light Neighborhood Park, and Brigadoon Woods Park are all within 0.9 miles, giving you multiple options for outdoor recreation within easy walking or biking distance.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what ownership at 5649 Rushmere Drive looks like for your situation.
