Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,312 feet across four bedrooms — and a location that puts everyday errands within a short walk. Two Food Lion locations, a Dunkin', Five Guys, and a Starbucks are all within half a mile. Add Fairfield Park just 0.2 miles out and you have a daily routine that rarely requires a long drive.
FAIRFIELD and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Lord Dunmore Drive sits in the Kempsville corridor of Virginia Beach, one of the city's most established inland neighborhoods. Streets here are lined with mature trees and homes built primarily in the 1970s, giving the area a settled, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Virginia Beach is a city of roughly 460,000 people spread across a wide geography — ocean resort, military installations, suburban neighborhoods, and rural farmland all coexist within city limits. The Kempsville area occupies the heart of that geography, offering quick access to Interstate 264, Indian River Road, and Kempsville Road without the congestion of the resort strip. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often gravitate toward this zip code for exactly that reason: central positioning with a neighborhood feel. Parks, fitness studios, and dining options cluster nearby, and the broader Virginia Beach trail and recreation network is easily reachable.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely convenient from Lord Dunmore Drive. Fairfield Park is a 0.2-mile walk, Carolanne Park and Fairfield Forest are both under a mile. Fitness is covered by Burn Boot Camp, ShapeShifters Yoga & Wellness, and Team Aguirre Martial Arts — all within 0.6 miles. Groceries are handled by two Food Lion locations within half a mile. When you want a quick bite, Five Guys, Papa Johns Pizza, and McDonald's are all roughly 0.4 miles out. Coffee runs are easy with both a Dunkin' and a Starbucks Coffee Company within the same radius.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 11 minutes away, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is about 14 minutes — making 685 Lord Dunmore Drive a practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan can work well for a property like this, and the four-bedroom layout gives you room to spread out through deployments and PCS transitions alike.
More buyer questions
How far is 685 Lord Dunmore Drive from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately 14 minutes by car from 685 Lord Dunmore Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward via Virginia Beach Boulevard or Shore Drive.
What zip code does 685 Lord Dunmore Drive fall in?
The property is in zip code 23464, one of the central Virginia Beach zip codes in the Kempsville area. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23464 will find this neighborhood offers a mix of established single-family homes on mature lots.
Is there a park within walking distance of Lord Dunmore Drive?
Yes — Fairfield Park is just 0.2 miles from the address, making it an easy walk. Carolanne Park and Fairfield Forest are also nearby at roughly 0.5 and 0.6 miles respectively.
What is the flood zone status for 685 Lord Dunmore Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Your agent can also pull the specific flood zone designation during due diligence.
Does the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach have good access to major roads?
It does — the Kempsville corridor connects quickly to Kempsville Road, Indian River Road, and Interstate 264, giving residents straightforward routes across Virginia Beach and into Chesapeake or Norfolk.
Want to know more about 685 Lord Dunmore Drive or the surrounding Kempsville area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
