Why this home stands out
What sets 1224 Ormer Road apart is its rare dual-base proximity — Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each roughly five minutes away, a combination that's genuinely hard to find in this region. The home sits on a quiet residential street in a mature 1960s neighborhood, giving you that established, rooted feel while keeping you close to everything the south Hampton Roads corridor offers.
FAIRVIEW SOUTH and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the 23325 zip code puts you in a compact, accessible corner of it that punches well above its size. The streets here have the character that only decades of settled neighborhood life can produce — mature trees, modest lots, and neighbors who actually know each other. If you've been browsing open houses chesapeake va, this pocket of the city tends to surprise people: it feels quieter than its location suggests, yet Interstate 464 and the Downtown Tunnel are genuinely close, which means Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the broader Hampton Roads metro are all within easy reach. The area sits in Chesapeake's northern tier, where the city transitions toward its urban neighbors, giving residents the benefit of a calmer residential pace without sacrificing access to jobs, services, or the waterfront culture that defines this region.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Ormer Road. Beasley's Farm and Mr Food Mart are both under a mile away for grocery runs, and a McDonald's is less than a mile out when you need a quick coffee stop. A Taste of the Caribbean brings genuine flavor to the local dining scene at just 0.7 miles, and Levels Lounge is under a mile for evenings out. Three parks sit within a short walk or bike ride: Plymouth Park at 0.6 miles, Blue Heron Landing Park at 0.7 miles, and Campostella Square Park at 0.8 miles — a real asset for families, dog owners, and anyone who values outdoor space close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Five minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and five minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of commute is rare, and it matters enormously when duty schedules are unpredictable. A VA loan can make a home like this especially accessible for eligible service members and veterans, and the BAH rates for this area of Chesapeake are worth running against the numbers before you decide anything.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring houses for sale in chesapeake va 23320 and wondering where to start, a 1,234-square-foot, 3-bed, 2-bath home in an established neighborhood is a practical and grounded entry point. The 1962 construction means solid bones, the lot gives you outdoor space, and the proximity to parks and everyday conveniences means you're not trading lifestyle for affordability.
More buyer questions
How far is 1224 Ormer Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 5 minutes from 1224 Ormer Road, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base in the Chesapeake area.
How far is 1224 Ormer Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also about 5 minutes away, which is an unusually convenient position for Coast Guard personnel and their families.
What parks are near 1224 Ormer Road?
Three parks are within a mile: Plymouth Park at 0.6 miles, Blue Heron Landing Park at 0.7 miles, and Campostella Square Park at 0.8 miles — all easily walkable or bikeable from the property.
Is 1224 Ormer Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What is the lot and home size at 1224 Ormer Road?
The home offers 1,234 square feet of living space across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built in 1962 on a residential lot in Chesapeake's 23325 zip code.
Ready to take a closer look at 1224 Ormer Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Chesapeake corridor well — reach out and let's talk through your options.
