Why this home stands out
Homes with over 2,500 square feet and a century of architectural history don't come around often at this proximity to two major installations. The 1900 build date means you're getting genuine craftsmanship — thick walls, real proportions, and the kind of room layouts that modern construction rarely replicates. Four bedrooms gives everyone their own space, and two full baths keep the morning routine moving.
SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market
1006 Butt Street sits in the Berkley area of Chesapeake, one of the oldest and most historically layered communities in the region. Berkley developed in the late 1800s as a working waterfront neighborhood, and that legacy shows in the architecture lining its streets — wide lots, front porches, and homes built to last. The area sits just across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from Portsmouth, which means you're genuinely central to everything Hampton Roads has to offer without the congestion of the peninsula. Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and while it sprawls to the south into farmland and the Great Dismal Swamp, this northern pocket keeps you close to the urban core. Daily life here has a grounded, neighborhood feel — people walk to the park, know their neighbors, and appreciate that two major military installations are practically around the corner.
What's nearby
Johnson Park is just 0.2 miles away — an easy walk for morning routines or letting kids burn energy after school. Berkley Park and Lakeside Park are both within 0.7 miles for more outdoor options. When you need a quick caffeine fix, Rich Port Coffee is 0.3 miles out, with Dunkin' and McDonald's both at 0.4 miles. Southside BBQ & Catering handles dinner nights at 0.3 miles, and Mak's Chinese Restaurant rounds out the quick-meal options nearby. For everyday essentials, In and Out Smoke Shop and Deli, Shop 'N' Go, and Dollar General are all within 0.6 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a two-minute drive from the front door — it genuinely doesn't get more convenient than that for Shipyard-assigned personnel. USCG Base Portsmouth is three minutes in the other direction. A VA loan can make a home like this very accessible, and the commute savings alone are worth serious consideration for anyone weighing where to put down roots during a Hampton Roads tour.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past cookie-cutter floorplans and wondering where the real houses went, 1006 Butt Street is your answer. Built in 1900 and still standing strong, this home has the bones, the proportions, and the presence that only comes with age. Over 2,500 square feet means there's room to restore, personalize, and make it genuinely yours — not just move in and match the catalog furniture.
More buyer questions
How far is 1006 Butt Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately a 2-minute drive from 1006 Butt Street, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the installation in the area. The proximity is a genuine day-to-day advantage for Shipyard-assigned personnel.
How far is 1006 Butt Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about a 3-minute drive away, placing 1006 Butt Street within easy reach of both major installations in the immediate area.
What is the square footage of 1006 Butt Street?
The home offers 2,527 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two full baths, which is a notably generous footprint for a property of this era and location.
Is 1006 Butt Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
What parks are near 1006 Butt Street?
Johnson Park is the closest at just 0.2 miles, with Berkley Park at 0.6 miles and Lakeside Park at 0.7 miles — all three are easily reachable on foot or by a very short drive.
Want to walk through 1006 Butt Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's set something up.
