1306 Virginia Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in a 2,300-square-foot layout is a rare find among Chesapeake homes for sale at this price tier. The 1960 build gives the home solid bones and a floor plan that spreads out across multiple rooms. Two full baths plus a half bath means morning routines stay manageable. Add a location that puts two major installations within six minutes, and this address checks a lot of boxes at once.

PORTLOCK TERRACE and the Chesapeake real estate market

Virginia Avenue sits in the South Norfolk corridor of Chesapeake — one of the region's older, established communities where mid-century homes line tree-shaded streets. The housing stock here runs toward brick ranches and two-story colonials from the 1950s and 1960s, giving the area a grounded, neighborhood feel. Streets are walkable, lots are generous, and neighbors tend to know each other. South Norfolk has its own distinct identity within Chesapeake, with a tight grid of residential blocks anchored by local businesses and green space. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's third-largest city by area, stretching from the Elizabeth River south to the North Carolina border. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 464 and the Berkley Bridge connect you north into Norfolk in minutes. Downtown Norfolk, the waterfront, and the region's major employment hubs are all within a short drive. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake will notice that this zip code sits unusually close to both Portsmouth and Norfolk, making it one of the more connected corners of the city.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy here. Super Mart and Food Lion are both about 0.4 miles away, and a second Food Lion is just 0.7 miles out. For dinner, China Ocean, Frank's Pizza, and 33rd Precinct are all within a half mile. South Norfolk Martial Arts is 0.3 miles away for anyone looking to stay active close to home. Franklin Field is 0.6 miles out, Captain Frederic E. Consolvo Jr. Park is 0.7 miles, and Lakeside Park rounds things out at 0.8 miles — three green spaces within easy reach for outdoor time.

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