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$399,800
$250 / sqft · est. $2,326/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,600sqft
12days on market

1240 Bells Mill Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

ActiveResidential · built 1959 · PLEASANT GROVE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence offering comfort, style, and functionality. The spacious primary suite features a spa-like bathroom complete with a double vanity sink, creating the perfect retreat. Enjoy cooking and gathering in the updated kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and ample space for entertaining. The open and inviting living area is ideal for hosting guests or spending quality time with family. A generously sized laundry room adds everyday convenience to this well-appointed home. Come tour before it's gone!

Listing courtesy of Rachel Beasley · KW Allegiance Shoreline · REIN MLS #10640699

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

1240 Bells Mill Road is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Chesapeake, Virginia, built in 1959 with 1,600 square feet of living space. It sits close to major military installations and puts everyday conveniences well within reach.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1240 Bells Mill Road apart is its combination of mid-century bones and a location that quietly delivers on practicality. Four bedrooms in a 1959-built home means generous room proportions that newer builds at this square footage rarely match. Add a half-bath, a Chesapeake address, and commute times to two major installations measured in single-digit minutes, and the case for this address writes itself.

PLEASANT GROVE and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast, yet it manages to feel grounded and unhurried in a way that genuinely surprises newcomers. The area around Bells Mill Road sits in the southern reaches of the city, where neighborhoods trend residential and quiet without feeling remote. Tree-lined streets, modest lot sizes, and a mix of long-term homeowners and newer families give the corridor a lived-in, community-oriented character. Chesapeake consistently draws buyers who want proximity to the broader Hampton Roads metro — Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach — without paying urban premiums or accepting urban density. City services are solid, infrastructure investment has been steady, and the overall quality of life ranks among the highest in the region. If you want space to breathe, a manageable commute, and a city that takes its neighborhoods seriously, 1240 Bells Mill Road in Chesapeake puts you exactly where you need to be.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands run smoothly from Bells Mill Road. Grocery options, pharmacies, and gas stations are all within a short drive along the main corridors feeding into this part of Chesapeake. For green space and outdoor time, the city maintains several parks and trail systems within a reasonable radius. Dining ranges from local spots to familiar chains, and weekend options expand quickly once you head toward the broader Hampton Roads area. The location threads the needle between suburban ease and regional access without asking you to sacrifice one for the other.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly seven minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard clocks in at about fourteen — two installations, one address. Using a VA loan to put down roots here makes strong geographic sense for active-duty and veteran households who want a short commute and a stable, family-friendly city without the churn of base-adjacent neighborhoods.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms and a half-bath in a 1959-built home gives first-time buyers more room to grow than many newer constructions at comparable square footage. Chesapeake's steady market and community-oriented neighborhoods mean you're not just buying a house — you're buying into a city with a track record of looking after its residential areas.

More buyer questions

How far is 1240 Bells Mill Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 14 minutes from 1240 Bells Mill Road under typical traffic conditions, making it a practical daily commute for shipyard personnel living in Chesapeake.

How far is 1240 Bells Mill Road from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 7 minutes away, one of the shortest base commutes available from a residential address in this part of the city.

What year was 1240 Bells Mill Road built?

The home was built in 1959, giving it mid-century construction characteristics that often include larger room proportions and solid structural framing compared to later production-era builds.

Is 1240 Bells Mill Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

What is the property type and layout at 1240 Bells Mill Road?

It is a residential single-family home with four bedrooms, two full baths, and one half-bath across approximately 1,600 square feet, situated on a standard lot in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a closer look at 1240 Bells Mill Road.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1959

Price / sqft

$250

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,616/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640699

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,600
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
10
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PLEASANT GROVE
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, None, Owner Agent, Related to Seller

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove is one of southeastern Chesapeake's fastest-growing areas, set along the Mount Pleasant Road and Battlefield Boulevard corridor south of the Great Bridge area.

$525K

Median sale · 12 mo

$258

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

16

For sale now

$138K

HH income

84.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,326/mo

Principal & interest

$2,074

Property tax

$135

Home insurance

$117

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

167% of $239,500

City assessment record · taxes $1,616/yr

Land share of assessed value

67% — $160,000

Improvements $79,500 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$268,000 – $395,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

705 Basnight CT · 1.3 mi · 1,600 sqft$305,910 sold 2026-06
333 Sikeston LN · 1.3 mi · 1,712 sqft$355,000 sold 2026-02
308 Sikeston LN · 1.3 mi · 1,749 sqft$395,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$399,800

Price / Sq Ft

$250

Annual Taxes

$1,616

Monthly Tax

$135

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.40%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 24, 2026$399,800—
Price reducedJul 1, 2026$399,800−$100
Currently listed—$399,800—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

67% above assessment

Total Assessed

$239,500

Land

$160,000

Improvement

$79,500

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

12 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1240 Bells Mill Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cedar Road Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Hugo A. Owens Middle (GreatSchools 6/10), Grassfield (GreatSchools 8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1240 Bells Mill Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 1240 Bells Mill Rd?+
Yes — FITNESS 19 is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1240 Bells Mill Rd?+
Cedar Crossing Park is about 0.7 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1240 Bells Mill Rd?+
ALDI is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.4 mi).
Does 1240 Bells Mill Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1240 Bells Mill Rd built?+
It was built in 1959, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Rachel Beasley · KW Allegiance Shoreline · REIN MLS #10640699

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1240 Bells Mill Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10640699 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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