Why this home stands out
What sets 1324 Hawthorne Drive apart is its rare dual-base proximity — both Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are a seven-minute drive away, making this one of the tightest commute windows you'll find anywhere in the region. Add a walkable cluster of parks, local eateries, and a neighborhood grocery within half a mile, and the address does a lot of the heavy lifting before you even step inside.
NORFOLK HIGHLANDS and the Chesapeake real estate market
Hawthorne Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that consistently draws buyers who want space, accessibility, and a slower pace than the urban core without sacrificing convenience. The surrounding streets are lined with mid-century homes that have aged into established, tree-canopied blocks with a genuine sense of permanence. Chesapeake is the second-largest city by land area in the continental United States, which means you get room to breathe alongside easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. If you've been working with chesapeake real estate agents to find something close to the shipyard without landing in a dense urban neighborhood, this corridor checks that box. The city's road network connects you quickly to Portsmouth, Norfolk, and the interstate system, and the local character here leans residential and unhurried — the kind of street where neighbors recognize each other.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Hawthorne Drive. Beasley's Farm is just half a mile out for fresh and local grocery staples, and Lempira #2 is under a mile away for additional shopping runs. When you want to eat out, A Taste of the Caribbean and Sky Lounge Inc are both within half a mile. Green space is genuinely close too — Blue Heron Landing Park and Plymouth Park are each about 0.6 miles away, and Indian River Park North and the Rokeby Center are within 0.7 miles, giving you solid options for walks, recreation, and outdoor time without getting in the car.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and seven minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of dual-base access is hard to beat anywhere in Hampton Roads. For active-duty families navigating PCS moves, a VA loan can make this address even more attainable. Short commutes mean more time at home, and this neighborhood's established, low-key character is the kind of environment that makes settling in feel natural.
For first-time buyers
A 1955-built home with 1,729 square feet, three bedrooms, and 2.1 baths in Chesapeake gives you real space to grow into without the premium of new construction. The neighborhood is calm and walkable, parks are minutes away on foot, and the commute corridors to Portsmouth and Norfolk are already built in. For buyers taking their first step into homeownership in this part of Virginia, Hawthorne Drive is a grounded, practical place to start.
More buyer questions
How far is 1324 Hawthorne Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes by car from 1324 Hawthorne Drive, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in the area.
Is 1324 Hawthorne Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data.
What parks are near 1324 Hawthorne Drive?
Blue Heron Landing Park and Plymouth Park are both about 0.6 miles away, and Indian River Park North and the Rokeby Center are within 0.7 miles — all reachable with a short walk or quick drive.
What is the square footage and layout of the home at 1324 Hawthorne Drive?
The home offers 1,729 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, built in 1955 as a single-family residential property.
Does 1324 Hawthorne Drive have an HOA?
Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though you should confirm that detail during the due-diligence process.
Curious whether 1324 Hawthorne Drive fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
