1185 Bells Mill Rd was listed for sale on Jun 19, 2026. The last list price was $599,900. It came off the market on Jun 17, 2026. It is not listed for sale in the REIN MLS.
Stunning newer home built in 2023 with beautiful open floor plan, LVP flooring through all living areas and bathrooms. Hardwood on stairs. Lots of kitchen cabinets and countertop space. All appliances convey. Large kitchen with eat in area and spacious center island. This home was designed with luxury, comfort, and open living as key concepts. This home includes a walk in pantry, flex space on first floor for office or bedroom, mud room, walk in closets in all bedrooms, loft area, patio, stunning primary suite and lots more. Move in ready! Seller is installing full privacy fence in backyard.
Listing courtesy of Julie Perkins · Swell Realty Co · REIN MLS #10632912
Meet 1185 Bells Mill Road — a 2022-built, five-bedroom home in Chesapeake, Virginia with over 2,600 square feet, two and a half baths, and everyday conveniences literally around the corner. It's a newer construction with the space and layout that growing households genuinely need.
Built in 2022, this home skips the guesswork that comes with older properties. Five bedrooms across 2,695 square feet means everyone gets their own space — whether that's a dedicated home office, a guest room, or room for a growing family. The half bath keeps the main living area practical, and the newer construction means systems, finishes, and efficiency standards are all current.
ALL OTHERS AREA 32 and the Chesapeake real estate market
Bells Mill Road sits in the ALL OTHERS AREA 32 section of Chesapeake — a sprawling, independent city in South Hampton Roads known for its mix of suburban calm and genuine convenience. Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, which means neighborhoods here tend to feel spacious and unhurried without being disconnected from daily life. If you've been browsing chesapeake homes for sale and wondering what the day-to-day actually feels like, this part of the city delivers: wide roads, newer development, and a community that's still growing into itself. Chesapeake sits in the heart of Hampton Roads, giving residents easy access to the broader metro while maintaining its own distinct, grounded character. The area around Bells Mill Road is practical and well-served — not a flashy urban corridor, but the kind of neighborhood where things just work.
What's nearby
Groceries are covered three ways within a short drive: ALDI, Grocery Outlet, and Food Lion are all within 0.7 miles. For a quick breakfast run or morning coffee, Dunkin' is 0.7 miles out, and both McDonald's and 7-Eleven are just 0.5 miles away. Hardee's rounds out the fast-casual options at 0.6 miles. When it's time to get moving, Fitness 19 and Orangetheory Fitness are both under a mile. Kevin Houston Park at Cedarwood is only 0.5 miles away, and Cedar Crossing Park is right behind it at 0.7 miles — solid options for weekend mornings or after-school wind-downs.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about seven minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in roughly fourteen. That kind of proximity makes BAH work harder and cuts the commute stress that comes with Hampton Roads traffic. VA loan eligibility can make a newer five-bedroom home like this one especially accessible for active-duty and veteran households looking to put down roots in Chesapeake.
Room to grow
Five bedrooms in a 2022-built home gives you the flexibility that older, smaller properties rarely offer. Whether you need a dedicated playroom, a home office that actually stays a home office, or space for extended family visits, the layout here supports real life. Chesapeake VA homes for sale at this size and vintage don't come around constantly — this one checks the boxes that matter most for households ready to move up.
More buyer questions
How far is 1185 Bells Mill Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately seven minutes away by car, making it one of the more convenient commutes available for personnel stationed there. Traffic on this corridor tends to be lighter than routes heading toward the oceanfront or downtown Norfolk.
How far is 1185 Bells Mill Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly a 14-minute drive from Bells Mill Road under typical conditions. The route connects through established surface roads without requiring interstate travel for most of the trip.
What is the flood risk at 1185 Bells Mill Road?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
Is there an HOA at 1185 Bells Mill Road?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed during the due-diligence process, as community governance in Chesapeake's ALL OTHERS AREA 32 can vary by subdivision plat. Your agent can pull the current disclosure documents to clarify any applicable rules or fees.
What year was 1185 Bells Mill Road built?
The home was built in 2022, making it a relatively new construction with modern building standards, updated energy codes, and systems that haven't had decades of wear. That's a meaningful advantage compared to the older housing stock common in much of Hampton Roads.
Curious about 1185 Bells Mill Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough or get your questions answered.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
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Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510034
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
9.4 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Las Gaviotas is a settled neighborhood in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia. It sits off Cedar Road in the 23322 ZIP code. Its Spanish-inspired name means "the seagulls" in Spanish.
$590KMedian sale · 12 mo
$225Sold $/sq ft
12dDays on market
7For sale now
$98KHH income
88.6%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
Price context: similar nearby homes$485,000 – $620,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for the last list price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
1002 Midway DR · 2.2 mi · 2,654 sqft$545,000 sold 2026-08
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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.
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Questions about this home
Is 1185 Bells Mill Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cedar Road Elementary (VaHome School Score 8.6/10), Hugo A. Owens Middle (VaHome School Score 7.9/10), Grassfield (VaHome School Score 9.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1185 Bells Mill Rd 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 1185 Bells Mill Rd?
Yes — FITNESS 19 is about 0.7 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1185 Bells Mill Rd?
Kevin Houston Park At Cedarwood is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1185 Bells Mill Rd?
ALDI is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is McDonald's (0.5 mi).
Does 1185 Bells Mill Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1185 Bells Mill Rd built?
It was built in 2022, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Julie Perkins · Swell Realty Co · REIN MLS #10632912
1185 Bells Mill Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10632912 · 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.
