Why this home stands out
What sets 1404 Chesapeake Ave apart is the combination of genuine mid-century scale — 2,410 square feet across four bedrooms — and an almost unbeatable proximity to two major installations. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a three-minute drive; USCG Base Portsmouth is four. That kind of gate-to-driveway speed is rare, and it's baked into the address permanently, not a function of traffic luck.
SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake Avenue sits in the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake, Virginia — one of the city's oldest and most character-rich corridors. The street carries a quiet, residential rhythm that contrasts nicely with how connected it actually is: you're moments from two federal installations, a short hop to downtown Portsmouth, and well inside the broader Hampton Roads metro. South Norfolk has been quietly drawing attention from buyers who want an authentic neighborhood feel without the cookie-cutter sameness of newer subdivisions. The blocks here were built to last, with mature trees, sidewalks, and homes that have real architectural presence. Chesapeake as a city offers a lot — it's the second-largest city in Virginia by land area, with a parks system, waterways, and a civic identity all its own. Families comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake often find that South Norfolk delivers the city's best balance of history, access, and everyday practicality.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy to manage from this address. Three parks — Cascade Park (0.2 mi), Atlantic Avenue Park (0.3 mi), and Lakeside Park (0.4 mi) — give you green space within a short walk. Grocery runs are handled by Dollar General (0.4 mi), Super Mart (0.5 mi), or Mr Food Mart (0.7 mi). For a quick bite, 33rd Precinct and Little Caesars Pizza are both about half a mile out. Morning coffee is covered by Rich Port Coffee and Dunkin', each 0.6 miles away, with a 7-Eleven even closer at 0.5 miles. South Norfolk Martial Arts and RheuFit both sit 0.7 miles out for fitness options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Four minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth. For active-duty households, those numbers change daily life in a real way — more time at home, less time in traffic. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom, 2,410-square-foot home even more accessible, and the address works across pay grades given its price range relative to the market.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to homes with real bones — built in 1952, with 2,410 square feet of space that was designed for actual living rather than visual staging — 1404 Chesapeake Ave is worth a close look. South Norfolk has the kind of street presence that newer developments simply can't replicate: mature landscaping, sidewalks, neighbors who've been there a while. There's a lot to love about a neighborhood that already knows who it is.
More buyer questions
How far is 1404 Chesapeake Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately a 3-minute drive from 1404 Chesapeake Ave — one of the shortest gate-to-driveway commutes you'll find among homes for sale in 23324. USCG Base Portsmouth is similarly close at about 4 minutes.
What school zone does 1404 Chesapeake Ave fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Oscar Smith High School and homes for sale zoned for Truitt Intermediate School should verify current zoning directly with Chesapeake Public Schools, as boundaries can change between listing cycles.
Is 1404 Chesapeake Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA map data and zone classification.
What is the lot and property type at 1404 Chesapeake Ave?
1404 Chesapeake Ave is a residential single-family property built in 1952, offering 2,410 square feet, four bedrooms, and two full baths on Chesapeake Avenue in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake, Virginia 23324.
Are there parks within walking distance of 1404 Chesapeake Ave?
Yes — Cascade Park is just 0.2 miles away, Atlantic Avenue Park is 0.3 miles, and Lakeside Park is 0.4 miles, making this one of the greener pockets of the neighborhood for families and outdoor routines.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get the full picture on 1404 Chesapeake Ave and what it looks like to make it yours.
