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ChesapeakeNORFOLK HIGHLANDS1302 Willow Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10632954 · record updated Jun 23, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1302 Willow AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23325 - Main photo
$285,000
$333 / sqft · est. $1,731/mo →
2beds
1baths
856sqft
28days on market

1302 Willow Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23325

SoldResidential · built 1954 · NORFOLK HIGHLANDS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with modern style and truly move in ready. The fully remodeled kitchen features granite countertops, sleek cabinetry, and new stainless steel appliances. Brand new LVP flooring flows seamlessly throughout, paired with fresh paint and updated light fixtures for a clean, cohesive feel. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with modern finishes, new toilet and sink/vanity. Major updates include a new roof in 2026 and water heater in 2021. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with space to relax or play, plus a 16x20 detached garage with mini split, great for a workshop, gym, or flex space. The storage shed adds even more functionality. Don't miss this one!

Listing courtesy of Sarah Cavanaugh · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10632954

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1302 Willow Ave — a compact, well-rooted 1954 single-family home in Chesapeake's Norfolk Highlands neighborhood. Two bedrooms, one bath, and 856 square feet on a generous 0.172-acre lot, all within seven minutes of Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1302 Willow Ave apart is the combination of a sizable lot and an unbeatable position between two major military installations. For a two-bedroom home, the outdoor space is genuinely generous — room to garden, entertain, or simply spread out. Add walkable dining and grocery options plus quick access to I-64, and this address punches well above its square footage.

NORFOLK HIGHLANDS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Norfolk Highlands sits in the northern corner of Chesapeake, tucked right against the Portsmouth city line — a location that gives residents the quieter pace of a residential neighborhood without sacrificing access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes on real lots, the kind of block where neighbors know each other and front porches still get used. While people searching homes for sale in chesapeake va 23321 often focus on newer subdivisions further south, Norfolk Highlands offers something different: established character, mature trees, and a walkable core with restaurants and green space close by. Chesapeake itself is one of Virginia's largest cities by land area, and its northern neighborhoods like this one benefit from proximity to Portsmouth, Norfolk, and the military corridor that runs through the region. You're inside city limits with a suburban feel — a balance that's hard to find.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from Willow Ave. Sky Lounge Inc, Jerry's Restaurant & Lounge, and D'Real Taste Restaurant are all within a three-minute walk for a quick meal or a casual evening out. Beasley's Farm is just 0.4 miles away for fresh groceries, with Lempira #2 and Food Lion both under a mile if you need options. Blue Heron Landing Park is 0.6 miles out — a solid spot for a morning walk — and Indian River Park North and Rokeby Center adds more green space at 0.7 miles. Drop Fitness & Wellness and East Coast Gym are both within a mile for your workout routine.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is seven minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is eight — making 1302 Willow Ave one of the more strategically located addresses in the area for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and BAH rates for the Portsmouth/Chesapeake area align well with this price tier. Less commute time means more time at home.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, a two-bedroom, one-bath home on a real lot in an established neighborhood is a smart place to start. The footprint is manageable, the lot gives you room to grow into, and the Norfolk Highlands location keeps you close to work, food, and parks without the complexity of a larger property.

More buyer questions

How far is 1302 Willow Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes by car from 1302 Willow Ave, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the shipyard in Chesapeake. The route is straightforward with minimal highway dependence.

How far is 1302 Willow Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about eight minutes from the property, giving Coast Guard households a short, easy commute. Both bases are accessible without navigating the busiest stretches of Hampton Roads traffic.

What is the lot size at 1302 Willow Ave?

The lot measures 0.172 acres, which is a notably generous footprint for a two-bedroom home in this part of Chesapeake — offering meaningful outdoor space relative to the home's square footage.

Is 1302 Willow Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

What parks are near 1302 Willow Ave?

Blue Heron Landing Park is 0.6 miles away, Indian River Park North and Rokeby Center is 0.7 miles out, and Plymouth Park is within 0.8 miles — giving you three distinct green spaces all reachable on foot or by a very short drive.

Ready to see 1302 Willow Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Norfolk Highlands well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough on your schedule.

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

1954

Price / sqft

$333

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,023/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10632954

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
856
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1720
Subdivision
NORFOLK HIGHLANDS
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Georgetown

Georgetown, also known as Georgetown Colony, is an established Chesapeake community in the Indian River area, located off Military Highway and Providence Road.

$286K

Median sale · 12 mo

$188

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$76K

HH income

64.9%

Owner-occupied

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

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Chesapeake real estate

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

$1,731/mo

Principal & interest

$1,479

Property tax

$169

Home insurance

$83

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

142% of $200,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,023/yr

Land share of assessed value

57% — $115,000

Improvements $85,300 · 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

$185,001$292,000

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.

1309 Sparrow RD · 0.1 mi · 864 sqft$257,600 sold 2026-06
1424 Myrtle AVE · 0.4 mi · 825 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-06
1101 Fontana AVE · 0.3 mi · 936 sqft$220,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,000

Price / Sq Ft

$333

Annual Taxes

$2,023

Monthly Tax

$169

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.71%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 27, 2026$285,000
SoldJun 23, 2026$285,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

42% above assessment

Total Assessed

$200,300

Land

$115,000

Improvement

$85,300

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1302 Willow Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Norfolk Highlands Primary (GreatSchools 6/10), Indian River Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Indian River (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1302 Willow Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1302 Willow Ave?+
Yes — Drop Fitness & Wellness is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1302 Willow Ave?+
Blue Heron Landing Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1302 Willow Ave?+
Beasley's Farm is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Sky Lounge Inc (0.3 mi).
Does 1302 Willow Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1302 Willow Ave built?+
It was built in 1954, 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 Sarah Cavanaugh · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10632954

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1302 Willow Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 · MLS #10632954 · 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.