Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a sub-2,400-square-foot footprint means every square foot works hard — there's genuine flexibility here for home offices, guest rooms, or a dedicated hobby space. The 1973 build era typically brings solid construction bones: thicker walls, larger lot footprints, and mature landscaping that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. This is a home that has room to grow with you.
WOODS OF AVALON and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Lancelot Drive sits in the inland western reaches of Virginia Beach, a part of the city that trades oceanfront buzz for everyday practicality. The surrounding streets carry that classic early-1970s suburban character — established trees arching over quiet roads, homes with real yards, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, and this corner of it keeps things refreshingly low-key while still connecting you quickly to the broader metro. Kempsville Road and Indian River Road form the area's main commercial spines, putting groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, and hardware stores within a short drive in multiple directions. You're also well inside the Hampton Roads beltway, which means Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth are all genuinely accessible without a long haul. For a five-bedroom household that needs space without sacrificing location, this part of Virginia Beach delivers a sensible, comfortable balance.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Lancelot Drive. A Walmart Supercenter and Food Lion are both reachable within a few minutes, and Indian River Road is lined with the kind of everyday stops — pharmacies, fast-casual dining, auto shops, and coffee — that make routine life smooth. Chesapeake Square Mall is a short drive south for bigger shopping runs. Red Wing Park and Stumpy Lake Natural Area offer green space and trails when you want to get outside. The broader Kempsville corridor keeps you connected to both the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel without committing to either direction.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly ten minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about eleven — making 5809 Lancelot Drive a genuinely convenient home base for Coast Guard households. Five bedrooms give you room for a family that grows between duty stations, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than you might expect.
For families upgrading
If your current home has outgrown your family, five bedrooms and over 2,300 square feet on Lancelot Drive offer the breathing room you've been looking for. The 1973 construction typically means generous lot size and solid bones, and the established neighborhood means you're buying into a community with real roots — not a brand-new development still finding its identity.
More buyer questions
How far is 5809 Lancelot Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately ten minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in Virginia Beach.
How far is 5809 Lancelot Drive from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about eleven minutes away, generally via I-264 or the Midtown Tunnel corridor depending on time of day.
What is the square footage and layout of 5809 Lancelot Drive?
The home offers 2,338 square feet with five bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms — a layout that supports larger households or those needing dedicated work-from-home or flex space.
Is 5809 Lancelot Drive in a flood zone?
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 assessment.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 5809 Lancelot Drive?
Yes — Red Wing Park and Stumpy Lake Natural Area are both within a reasonable drive and offer trails, open fields, and natural scenery for outdoor recreation.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walk-through of 5809 Lancelot Drive.
