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$395,000
2days on market

1041 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

New ListingApartments 3+ · built 1896 · SOUTH NORFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

6 units all occupied almost identical in size, multiple layouts. Rent ledgers available. All 1 bedroom 1 bathroom using water, gas and power.Property is old but been maintained. Property to be sold without major renovations or removing current tenants.All tours require at least 24 hour notice.

Listing courtesy of Tyler Keffer · Keffer Realty · REIN MLS #10647976

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Built in 1896, 1041 Chesapeake Ave is a multi-unit property in Chesapeake, Virginia — just three minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Historic bones, a walkable block, and an address that puts you at the center of the Portsmouth-Chesapeake corridor.

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Why this home stands out

Properties this close to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are genuinely rare, and a building with roots going back to 1896 brings architectural character that newer construction simply can't replicate. Whether you're drawn by the commute convenience, the history embedded in the walls, or the tight-knit neighborhood feel of this corner of Chesapeake, 1041 Chesapeake Ave occupies a position on the map that's hard to beat.

SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market

1041 Chesapeake Ave sits in a working waterfront-adjacent pocket of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that stretches from the Great Dismal Swamp to the Elizabeth River and carries a strong sense of community identity. This particular stretch of Chesapeake Avenue runs close to the Portsmouth city line, which means you get the quieter residential scale of Chesapeake with instant access to everything Portsmouth offers. The block has an established, lived-in character — mature trees, older homes with real architectural detail, neighbors who've been around long enough to know each other's names. Chesapeake as a whole is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, yet this neighborhood feels genuinely local rather than sprawling. City services, infrastructure, and the broader Hampton Roads employment base are all within easy reach, making the address practical as well as characterful.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from here. The Dog House is just 0.1 miles away for a quick bite, and Dunkin' and McDonald's are both within 0.2 miles when you need coffee or a fast meal. Rich Port Coffee at 0.4 miles is worth the slightly longer walk. For groceries, In and Out Smoke Shop and Deli is 0.2 miles out, with Let's Be Free and Mr Food Mart both under a mile. James W. McNeil Park is a short 0.3-mile stroll, and Cascade Boulevard Park and Johnson Park are each 0.4 miles away. RheuFit gym rounds things out at 0.9 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and three minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute is rare in Hampton Roads. For active-duty families, 1041 Chesapeake Ave puts you practically on the fence line, which means more time at home and less time in traffic. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the historic character of the building gives you something most base-adjacent addresses can't: real architectural soul.

For buyers drawn to character

A building dating to 1896 doesn't come along often, and 1041 Chesapeake Ave wears its age well. The late-19th-century construction era in this part of Virginia produced structures with thick walls, thoughtful proportions, and details that modern builds rarely attempt. If you're the kind of buyer who values history you can actually live in — rather than a house that looks old from the outside and feels generic inside — this address deserves a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 1041 Chesapeake Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

The drive is approximately 3 minutes — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find in the Hampton Roads area. That proximity makes this address particularly appealing for active-duty personnel assigned to the Shipyard.

How far is 1041 Chesapeake Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about 3 minutes away, making 1041 Chesapeake Ave a rare address that sits within easy reach of two major installations simultaneously.

What is the property type at 1041 Chesapeake Ave?

1041 Chesapeake Ave is a multi-unit apartment building with three or more units, constructed in 1896 — giving it well over a century of history in the Chesapeake, Virginia streetscape.

Is 1041 Chesapeake Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What parks are near 1041 Chesapeake Ave?

James W. McNeil Park is 0.3 miles away, and both Cascade Boulevard Park and Johnson Park are within 0.4 miles — so green space is genuinely walkable from this address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get the full picture on 1041 Chesapeake Ave and what ownership here could look like for you.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Apartments 3+

Year built

1896

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,935/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

MLS #

10647976

Interior

Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood

Construction & exterior

Foundation
Crawl
Construction
Frame
Roof
Metal
Exterior
Vinyl
Exterior features
Cable

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump W/A, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric, Gas

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SOUTH NORFOLK
Zoning
RSFA1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Lot, Multi Car, Off Street, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Explore this neighborhood

South Norfolk

South Norfolk is one of Chesapeake's oldest urban neighborhoods, a historic borough laid out along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River at the city's northern edge.

$320K

Median sale · 12 mo

$190

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

37

For sale now

$62K

HH income

60.3%

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

$2,493/mo

Principal & interest

$2,050

Property tax

$328

Home insurance

$115

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

Judge value on real ground

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$395,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$3,935

Monthly Tax

$328

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 5, 2026$395,000—
Currently listed—$395,000—

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.

Market tempo

2 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1041 Chesapeake Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Rena B. Wright Primary, Oscar Smith Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Oscar Smith (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1041 Chesapeake 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.
Does 1041 Chesapeake Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1041 Chesapeake Ave built?+
It was built in 1896, 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 Tyler Keffer · Keffer Realty · REIN MLS #10647976

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1041 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10647976 · 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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