RARE opportunity on 1.26 private acres in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with water bordering the property, this brick ranch offers one-level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a bonus room with potential for a 4th bedroom. Updated bathrooms add to the home's appeal. A large two-story detached barn/garage provides substantial space for storage, a workshop, or other uses, plus an additional detached storage shed. The home is served by city water, with a separate well for irrigation. Additional features include mature blueberry bushes and fig trees, a Generac backup generator with warranty through 2034, propane tank, 2022 water heater, and sealed crawl space with dehumidifier and pump. Washer, dryer, and garage refrigerator convey. Property is being sold "as is."
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$470,000
5501 Gara Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
3beds
1,493sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1.26 Acres Lot
$470,000 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$2,272 Estimated rent
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$470,000
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Listed by:
Ian Bertsch,
1st Class Real Estate Integrity 757-431-7521,
Angela Kennedy,
1st Class Real Estate Integrity
Bought with:
Ian Bertsch
1st Class Real Estate Integrity
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10649618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Spare Room, Workshop
Living room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,493 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, Garage Det 2 Car, 4 Space, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Handicap
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Creek, Marsh
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 14660653790000
- Zoning: R30
- Other equipment: Attic Fan, Backup Generator, Generator Hookup, Sump Pump, Fuel In Tank Conveys
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Avalon Terrace Estate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Virginia Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $315/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,344
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,344 +1% | $344,700 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $3,311 +4% | $334,400 +4% |
| 2023 | $3,182 +7.2% | $321,400 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $2,968 +11.3% | $299,800 +11.3% |
| 2021 | $2,666 -5.6% | $269,300 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $2,825 +9.5% | $255,100 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $2,580 | $257,400 |
| 2018 | $2,580 -0.1% | $257,400 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $2,583 +1.3% | $257,700 |
| 2016 | $2,551 +4.1% | $257,700 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $2,451 | $247,600 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,451 | $249,500 +7.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $231,400 -13.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $267,900 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $279,400 -11.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,200 -2.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $326,118 +34.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $242,424 +10.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $218,698 +15.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $188,698 +12.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $168,050 +6.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $158,050 +6.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,050 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Kempsville
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Woodstock Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Kempsville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Kempsville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodstock Elementary
- Middle: Kempsville Middle
- High: Kempsville
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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