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5501 Gara Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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1,493sqft

$2,919/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1958

1.26 Acres Lot

$389,500 Zestimate^®

$315/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

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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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

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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

Estimated market value

$389,500

$335,000 - $440,000

$2,473/mo

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