Why this home stands out
What sets 5877 Echingham Drive apart is the rare combination of walkable convenience and quick base access that's hard to find across Virginia Beach homes for sale. A Harris Teeter sits four-tenths of a mile away, three fitness studios are within walking distance, and both USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are reachable in under fifteen minutes — all from a quiet residential street.
TARLETON OAKS and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Echingham Drive sits in the western interior of Virginia Beach, a city of roughly 450,000 people spread across coastal neighborhoods, suburban corridors, and wooded inland pockets. This corner of the 23464 zip code feels settled and practical — tree-lined streets, a mix of early-2000s construction, and a strong sense that daily errands won't eat your afternoon. The Greenbrier area nearby anchors the commercial spine, giving residents access to major retailers, local restaurants, and services without a long commute. Virginia Beach as a whole offers Atlantic Ocean beaches to the east, the Chesapeake Bay to the north, and the Great Dismal Swamp to the west — a geographic range that makes weekend plans easy. City amenities include a robust parks system, a thriving restaurant scene, and proximity to the broader Hampton Roads metro, which connects you to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth within a reasonable drive.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely walkable from 5877 Echingham Drive. Harris Teeter and DG Market are both 0.4 miles out, covering your grocery runs with ease. When you want to eat out, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, America's Greatest Wings & Gyro, and Bronco Mexican Grill are all within four-tenths of a mile. Coffee options are just as plentiful — Starbucks Coffee Company, Sun Flour Cafe, and Ginger Sweets Pastry Cafe are all nearby. For fitness, Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier, Dawn Pilates Studio, and Anytime Fitness give you real choices. Alexandria Park, Field 4, and City View Park round out the neighborhood, putting green space within a five-minute walk.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is four minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about twelve — making 5877 Echingham Drive a practical choice for active-duty households managing commute time. A VA loan can simplify the path to ownership here, and the walkable grocery and dining options mean one less car trip on a busy duty day.
For first-time buyers
For buyers comparing homes for sale in 23464, 5877 Echingham Drive checks a lot of first-purchase boxes: a 2003 build with over 1,600 square feet, two and a half baths, and a location where groceries, coffee, and parks are all within half a mile. Getting into Virginia Beach at this size and location is a strong starting point.
More buyer questions
How far is 5877 Echingham Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately four minutes from 5877 Echingham Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in Virginia Beach.
How far is 5877 Echingham Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about twelve minutes away by car, a manageable commute for Shipyard personnel looking at homes for sale in Virginia Beach.
What schools serve 5877 Echingham Drive?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Tallwood High School and homes for sale zoned for Tallwood Elementary School will find that 5877 Echingham Drive falls within those attendance zones — confirm current boundaries with Virginia Beach City Public Schools directly.
Is 5877 Echingham Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23464 area.
Are there parks near 5877 Echingham Drive?
Yes — Alexandria Park, Field 4, and City View Park are all within half a mile, giving residents easy access to open green space without getting in the car.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 5877 Echingham Drive.
