1239 Pacels Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Why this home stands out

What sets 1239 Pacels Way apart is the rare combination of generous square footage and an almost walkable micro-neighborhood. Two parks — Etheridge Lakes Park and Emerald Lakes Park — sit within four-tenths of a mile, a working farm market is just around the corner, and two fitness studios are a short stroll away. For a 3,000-square-foot home in southern Chesapeake, that kind of everyday convenience is genuinely hard to find.

ETHERIDGE LAKES and the Chesapeake real estate market

Pacels Way sits in the Hickory corridor of southern Chesapeake — a part of the city where the pace is unhurried, lots are generous, and green space shows up without you having to plan for it. The surrounding streets have the feel of an established suburban community that grew up in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with mature trees and a residential rhythm that rewards families who want room to breathe. Chesapeake itself is one of the largest cities by land area in Virginia, and the 23322 zip code captures some of its most livable pockets — close enough to the Hampton Roads metro for easy commuting, far enough from the congestion to feel like a genuine retreat. If you are browsing homes for sale in Chesapeake and prioritizing space, quiet streets, and proximity to nature, this corridor consistently earns a second look.

What's nearby

Daily errands and leisure are unusually close together here. 3W's Farm Market is just half a mile away — a genuine farm-stand grocery that makes weekday produce runs feel like a small pleasure rather than a chore. Etheridge Lakes Park (0.3 mi) and Emerald Lakes Park (0.4 mi) offer walking paths and water views within easy reach on foot or by bike. For fitness, Handsprings, Etc is 0.3 miles away and CoreForge Pilates is 0.5 miles — two solid options without a long drive. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 21 minutes.

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