Why this home stands out
What sets 5817 Susquehanna Drive apart is its quiet positioning in a mature 1960s Virginia Beach neighborhood with surprisingly fast access to both USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — each just 11 minutes away. Three parks sit within a half-mile, and a full cluster of restaurants, coffee, and activity options lines up less than a mile from your front door. For a home this size, the surrounding convenience is hard to beat.
ARROWHEAD and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Susquehanna Drive sits in an established residential pocket of Virginia Beach — the kind of neighborhood where sidewalks get used, mature trees line the streets, and neighbors actually wave. The homes here date largely from the 1960s, giving the area a grounded, settled character that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Virginia Beach is one of the most populous cities in the country, yet this part of town feels genuinely residential rather than commercial. You're inland, away from the oceanfront crowds, which means quieter streets and a more neighborhood-first pace of daily life. The city's sprawling network of parks, recreation centers, and community resources is well within reach, and the broader Hampton Roads metro connects you to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth without much friction. For families and individuals who want real city infrastructure without sacrificing a neighborhood feel, this corridor of Virginia Beach consistently delivers.
What's nearby
Woods of Avalon Park is just 0.4 miles away — an easy walk for an afternoon outside. Carolanne Farms Neighborhood Park adds another green option at 0.6 miles, and Fairfield Forest rounds out the trio at 0.8 miles. When you need food fast, Marco's Pizza, Burger King, and Fu Hing Restaurant are all within 0.8 miles. Coffee is equally accessible — Dunkin', Jenna's Cafe, and a 7-Eleven are all in that same tight radius. Families with active kids will appreciate having Top Flight Gymnastics Camp, Excalibur Gymnastics, and Gymstrada Gymnastics all within 0.8 miles of the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard both 11 minutes away, 5817 Susquehanna Drive is a practical landing spot for military households. Virginia Beach offers strong community ties and a VA loan-friendly market, and this home's manageable size makes it easy to maintain through deployments and PCS transitions alike.
For first-time buyers
At 1,274 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 5817 Susquehanna Drive is a right-sized starting point — enough space to grow into without the overhead of a larger property. The mature neighborhood, walkable parks, and tight cluster of nearby dining and coffee spots make daily life genuinely easy from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 5817 Susquehanna Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 11 minutes from 5817 Susquehanna Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route connects quickly via the major corridors linking Virginia Beach to Portsmouth.
How far is 5817 Susquehanna Drive from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also about 11 minutes away, making this address a convenient option for Coast Guard personnel and their families.
What parks are near 5817 Susquehanna Drive?
Three parks sit within 0.8 miles: Woods of Avalon Park at 0.4 miles, Carolanne Farms Neighborhood Park at 0.6 miles, and Fairfield Forest at 0.8 miles — all easily reachable on foot or by a short drive.
Is 5817 Susquehanna Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What is the square footage and layout of 5817 Susquehanna Drive?
The home offers 1,274 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two full baths, built in 1965 as a single-family residential property in Virginia Beach.
Curious whether 5817 Susquehanna Drive fits your next move? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Virginia Beach market well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
