Why this home stands out
What sets 1239 Pacels Way apart is the combination of generous square footage and a location that quietly over-delivers on everyday convenience. You're within walking distance of two parks, two fitness studios, and a farm market — all without leaving the neighborhood. Add a sub-10-minute drive to USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and a 21-minute run to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and this address works hard for a wide range of households.
ETHERIDGE LAKES and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale translates into something residents genuinely appreciate: breathing room. The area around Pacels Way carries a quiet, established feel — mature tree lines, low through-traffic, and the kind of neighborhood where people actually use their front yards. Chesapeake sits in the southern arc of Hampton Roads, giving you access to the broader metro without the density of Norfolk or Virginia Beach. Groceries, parks, and fitness are all within a short walk or drive, and Interstate 64 keeps downtown Norfolk, the Oceanfront, and regional employment corridors within reach. City services here are well-regarded, and the overall pace of life leans residential without feeling remote. For buyers who want space, stability, and smart access to everything Hampton Roads offers, Chesapeake consistently earns a second look.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 1239 Pacels Way. Etheridge Lakes Park is just 0.3 miles out — a natural exhale at the end of the day — and Emerald Lakes Park adds another green option only 0.4 miles away. Fitness is equally close: Handsprings, Etc is 0.3 miles and CoreForge Pilates is 0.5 miles, so skipping the gym becomes harder to justify. Fresh produce and local goods are covered by 3W's Farm Market, also at the half-mile mark. You rarely need to get in the car for the basics, which is a genuine quality-of-life win.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is just nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a manageable 21-minute drive — making 1239 Pacels Way a practical fit for service members at either installation. The home's 3,000 square feet gives growing families real room to spread out, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than many expect.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and three full baths across 3,000 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and then some. The lot gives kids room to actually play outside, two parks are within a short walk, and the home's 2000 build year means the bones are solid without the quirks of an older house. This is the kind of upgrade that tends to stick.
More buyer questions
How far is 1239 Pacels Way from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately 9 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 1239 Pacels Way from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 21 minutes by car, a reasonable commute for shipyard personnel looking for more space on the Chesapeake side of the metro.
What parks are near 1239 Pacels Way?
Etheridge Lakes Park is 0.3 miles away and Emerald Lakes Park is 0.4 miles — both are within easy walking distance for daily outdoor time.
Is 1239 Pacels Way in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 1239 Pacels Way?
Yes — eligible service members and veterans can use a VA loan on a single-family residential property like this one; see the VA loan resource on this site for qualification details.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chesapeake inside and out. Reach out to get your questions answered and take a closer look at 1239 Pacels Way.
