1204 Fordyce Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Why this home stands out

What sets 1204 Fordyce Dr apart is the combination of lot size and location. At 0.35 acres, you get genuine outdoor space — room for a garden, a fire pit, or just room to breathe — in a part of Chesapeake where that's increasingly hard to find. Add a walkable cluster of restaurants, a grocery store, and coffee shops within a third of a mile, and daily life here is genuinely easy without sacrificing elbow room.

BATTLEWOOD MEADOWS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Battlewood Meadows is a quietly established neighborhood in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia — one of those places where the streets feel settled and the lots are generous. Homes here were largely built in the 1970s, giving the area a mature tree canopy and a sense of permanence you don't always find in newer subdivisions. Neighbors tend to stay, and the streets are calm without feeling isolated. Great Bridge itself is one of the most sought-after pockets of chesapeake real estate, known for its suburban comfort, strong community identity, and easy access to both the Chesapeake city core and the broader Hampton Roads region. Whether you're commuting north toward Norfolk or staying local, the location threads the needle between convenience and quiet. Chesapeake as a whole is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and the Great Bridge corridor captures some of its best character — walkable retail, mature neighborhoods, and a pace of life that feels intentional.

What's nearby

Daily errands practically handle themselves from Fordyce Dr. Harris Teeter is 0.3 miles away for full grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven and Starbucks Coffee Company are both under half a mile when you need a quick stop or your morning coffee. Pale Horse Coffee – Great Bridge is right there at 0.3 miles if you prefer something more local. Dinner options are equally close: ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi, Hanaki Sushi, and Los Primos Mexican Grill are all within 0.3 miles. For fitness, The Little Gym of Chesapeake, Club Pilates, and Jazzercise Chesapeake South Hickory Fitness Center are all a short walk or drive away.

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