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1010 Bowden AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23323 - Main photo
$260,000
$245 / sqft · est. $1,607/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,061sqft
23days on market

1010 Bowden Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23323

SoldResidential · built 1953 · LOXLEY GARDENS

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Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1010 Bowden Ave — a three-bedroom, one-bath home in Chesapeake's Loxley Gardens neighborhood, built in 1953 and offering 1,061 square feet of living space. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is just eight minutes away, and everyday essentials are all within a half-mile.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1010 Bowden Ave apart is its rare combination of genuine proximity to two major installations and a walkable pocket of local flavor. Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits eight minutes out, USCG Base Portsmouth nine. The surrounding blocks carry the kind of lived-in, established character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate — mature lots, no cookie-cutter sameness, and a tight-knit community feel that Loxley Gardens has been building since the 1950s.

LOXLEY GARDENS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Loxley Gardens is one of those Chesapeake neighborhoods that quietly delivers on the fundamentals. The streets are calm, the lots have room to breathe, and the neighbors tend to stick around — a reliable sign that people like where they've landed. The area sits in the western part of Chesapeake, a city that has grown steadily while holding onto its blend of suburban ease and genuine Southern Virginia character. If you've been browsing homes for sale in chesapeake va 23321, you've probably noticed how much variety the city offers; Loxley Gardens sits on the more grounded, unpretentious end of that spectrum. It's not a flashy address, but it's a functional, affordable one in a city where commute times to major employers and military installations are genuinely manageable. Chesapeake's parks, waterways, and local dining scene are all within easy reach, and the city's infrastructure continues to improve year over year.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Deli Food Store Jose Y María and Mi Casita Tienda Latina are both within 0.3–0.4 miles for quick grocery runs, and Dollar General is right around the corner at 0.4 miles. When it's time to eat, Surf and Turf Tacos LLC and King Wok Chinese Restaurant are each just 0.3 miles out — solid weeknight options. Domino's Pizza is the same distance when you want something effortless. The Creative Retreat Studio at 0.4 miles is your local coffee-and-community spot, and Camelot Park is under a mile away for weekend afternoons outside. MatchBout gym at 0.3 miles means no long drives to stay active.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is an eight-minute drive from 1010 Bowden Ave, and USCG Base Portsmouth is just nine minutes out. For service members weighing BAH and commute time together, that math works out well. A VA loan can make this kind of well-located, modestly priced home surprisingly accessible — and the short drive to the gate leaves more of your day for everything else.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 1010 Bowden Ave checks the right boxes: a manageable footprint at 1,061 square feet, an established neighborhood with real character, and a location in Chesapeake where your dollar goes further than it does closer to the waterfront. Grocery stores, restaurants, and a park are all within a mile, so you're not trading convenience for affordability here.

More buyer questions

How far is 1010 Bowden Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eight minutes from 1010 Bowden Ave by car, making it one of the closer residential options to the shipyard in the Chesapeake area.

How far is 1010 Bowden Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about nine minutes away by car — a straightforward daily commute that keeps your time on the road to a minimum.

What neighborhood is 1010 Bowden Ave located in?

The home sits in Loxley Gardens, an established residential neighborhood in western Chesapeake, Virginia, with a low-key suburban character and mature surroundings.

Is 1010 Bowden Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Are there parks near 1010 Bowden Ave?

Yes — Camelot Park is less than a mile away, offering a convenient outdoor option for walks, recreation, and weekend time outside without leaving the neighborhood.

Want to know more about 1010 Bowden Ave or the Loxley Gardens area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1953

Price / sqft

$245

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,187/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10631116

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,061
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
LOXLEY GARDENS
Zoning
R8S
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Camelot

Camelot is a residential neighborhood located in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering a quiet suburban setting with tree-lined streets and well-maintained single-family homes.

$345K

Median sale · 12 mo

$200

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$76K

HH income

76.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,607/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$182

Home insurance

$76

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

120% of $216,500

City assessment record · taxes $2,187/yr

Land share of assessed value

55% — $120,000

Improvements $96,500 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$174,900 – $275,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

2722 Janice Lynn Ct · 0.6 mi · 1,058 sqft$220,000 sold 2026-04
2213 Tennessee DR · 0.5 mi · 1,016 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-04
952 N George Washington HWY #B1 · 0.5 mi · 1,152 sqft$174,900 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$245

Annual Taxes

$2,187

Monthly Tax

$182

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.84%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 3, 2026$260,000—
SoldMay 20, 2026$260,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

20% above assessment

Total Assessed

$216,500

Land

$120,000

Improvement

$96,500

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1010 Bowden Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are G.A. Treakle Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Deep Creek Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Deep Creek (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1010 Bowden Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1010 Bowden Ave?+
Yes — MatchBout is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1010 Bowden Ave?+
Camelot Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1010 Bowden Ave?+
Deli Food Store Jose Y María is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Surf and turf tacos LLC (0.3 mi).
Does 1010 Bowden Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1010 Bowden Ave built?+
It was built in 1953, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Holly Portillo · Iron Valley Real Estate Prestige · REIN MLS #10631116

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1010 Bowden Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23323 · MLS #10631116 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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