Why this home stands out
What sets Cedar Mill Square apart is its almost absurd walkability for a suburban Chesapeake address. Papa John's Pizza, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Metro Diner are essentially at your doorstep, Dunkin' is two minutes on foot, and three separate grocery options — Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and Target — are all under a mile away. For a 1,240-square-foot home, the lifestyle footprint feels considerably larger.
GREENBRIER and the Chesapeake real estate market
Cedar Mill Square sits inside the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, one of the most established and self-contained commercial-residential corridors in all of Hampton Roads. Greenbrier has long been the kind of place where you can genuinely handle most of your week without leaving the neighborhood — errands, dining, fitness, and green space are all tightly clustered around you. The area carries a mature, settled character: tree-lined streets, well-kept properties, and a mix of long-term homeowners and working professionals who appreciate the central location. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, consistently ranked among the safest and most livable cities in the state. It sits at the geographic heart of Hampton Roads, giving residents easy access to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Suffolk without the congestion of living inside any of them. The city's strong school system, low crime rate, and well-maintained infrastructure make it a perennial draw for families and individuals planting long-term roots.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 1204 Cedar Mill Square. Mill Lake Park is just 0.2 miles away for a quick walk or morning run, and Greenbrier Sports Park adds more outdoor options at 0.7 miles. Fitness is covered by HOTWORX Chesapeake at 0.2 miles, Greenbrier Country Club at 0.3 miles, and D1 Training East Chesapeake at 0.5 miles. The Chesapeake 9/11 Memorial is a short 0.6-mile trip. For groceries, you've got Food Lion at half a mile, Harris Teeter at 0.6 miles, and Target just beyond that — real options, not just one fallback store.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is literally two minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is an easy eleven-minute commute. For Coast Guard and Navy households, this address eliminates the long drive that defines so many Hampton Roads commutes. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the Greenbrier location keeps daily logistics simple on even the busiest duty days.
For first-time buyers
At 1,240 square feet with three bedrooms and one and a half baths, 1204 Cedar Mill Square is a manageable, right-sized first home — enough space to grow into without the overhead of a larger property. The Greenbrier location means you're surrounded by every convenience you'd want without needing to figure out an unfamiliar part of the city. It's a solid, low-drama entry point into Chesapeake homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 1204 Cedar Mill Square from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 11 minutes from 1204 Cedar Mill Square by car, making it one of the more convenient Chesapeake addresses for shipyard personnel who want to avoid living directly in Portsmouth.
How far is 1204 Cedar Mill Square from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 2 minutes away — essentially around the corner, which is about as close as a Coast Guard assignment gets in this region.
What parks are near 1204 Cedar Mill Square?
Mill Lake Park is 0.2 miles away and is the closest option for a quick outdoor break; Greenbrier Sports Park at 0.7 miles offers more structured recreational space, and the Chesapeake 9/11 Memorial is 0.6 miles away.
Is 1204 Cedar Mill Square 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 grocery stores are closest to 1204 Cedar Mill Square?
Food Lion is the nearest at 0.5 miles, followed by Harris Teeter at 0.6 miles and Target Grocery at 0.7 miles — three solid options within less than a mile of the front door.
Want to know more about 1204 Cedar Mill Square or the Greenbrier area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
