Why this home stands out
Scale is the headline here. With six bedrooms, four full baths, a half bath, and 5,612 square feet spread across a 0.407-acre lot, 1301 Simon Drive gives growing households genuine room to breathe. Emerald Forest is a well-established community, and homes of this size within it are uncommon. Whether you need dedicated office space, guest suites, or a flex room that can grow with your family, the floor plan has room for every scenario you can imagine.
EMERALD FOREST and the Chesapeake real estate market
Emerald Forest sits in the Greenbrier corridor of Chesapeake — one of the city's most connected and convenient pockets. The neighborhood itself is mature and tree-lined, with generous lot sizes that keep things feeling open rather than cramped. Chesapeake is Virginia's second-largest city by area, and the Greenbrier section gives you the best of that scale: suburban calm with quick access to I-64, Route 168, and the broader Hampton Roads metro. Families comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake often land here because the infrastructure is already in place — parks, grocery stores, fitness studios, and restaurants are all within a short drive or walk. The zip code 23320 covers a broad swath of central Chesapeake, and Emerald Forest is one of its most recognizable addresses. Daily life is easy here, and the commute picture — whether you're heading to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, or the Outer Banks — is genuinely manageable.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are simple from 1301 Simon Drive. DG Market and Harris Teeter are both within 0.6 miles for grocery runs. For a morning coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Starbucks Coffee Company, and Sun Flour Cafe are all within easy reach. Dinner options include America's Greatest Wings & Gyro, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, and Taco Bell — all within half a mile. Mill Lake Park is just 0.4 miles away for a quick walk or afternoon outside, with Field 4 and City View Park close behind. Greenbrier Country Club, Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier, and Dawn Pilates Studio round out the fitness options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is literally three minutes away, which makes 1301 Simon Drive a rare find for Coast Guard personnel. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a straightforward 12-minute drive as well. A home this size — six bedrooms, nearly 5,600 square feet — handles PCS moves with ease, and a VA loan can make the financing picture even cleaner for eligible buyers.
For families upgrading
If your current home has started to feel like a puzzle you can't solve, 1301 Simon Drive offers a different kind of math. Six bedrooms and 5,612 square feet on nearly half an acre means everyone gets their own space — and there's still room for the spaces that belong to everyone. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Indian River High School will find this address checks that box while delivering a footprint that's genuinely hard to outgrow.
More buyer questions
How far is 1301 Simon Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately 3 minutes away by car — one of the closest residential options to the base in the area.
How far is 1301 Simon Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 12 minutes from 1301 Simon Drive, making it a practical commute for shipyard personnel and contractors.
What is the lot size at 1301 Simon Drive?
The lot measures 0.407 acres — just under half an acre — which is notably generous for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake and provides real outdoor space front and back.
Is 1301 Simon Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23320 zip code.
Are there parks within walking distance of 1301 Simon Drive?
Yes — Mill Lake Park is just 0.4 miles away, and both Field 4 and City View Park are under a mile, giving the neighborhood solid access to green space for walks, recreation, and outdoor time.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Emerald Forest well. Reach out to get the full picture on 1301 Simon Drive and what homes for sale in 23320 are doing right now.
