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ChesapeakeSHERIDAN HEIGHTS1535 Lyons Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641503 · record updated Jul 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$320,000
$198 / sqft · est. $1,957/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,620sqft
22days on market

1535 Lyons Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

ActiveResidential · built 1961 · SHERIDAN HEIGHTS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Pond.

Frontage

Pond ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, new LVP flooring and paint, and overlooking a pond in the fenced backyard. Inquire today!

Listing courtesy of Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10641503

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1961 single-family home in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering 1,620 square feet, three bedrooms, and one and a half baths — all within a five-minute drive of Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth. Solid bones, a manageable footprint, and an unbeatable location for anyone tied to the shipyard.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1535 Lyons Avenue apart is raw proximity to two major installations without the noise or congestion you'd expect. Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each roughly five minutes away by car, yet the street itself feels residential and settled. Add a 1,620-square-foot layout with a half bath beyond the main full bath, and you have a practical, livable home that punches above its square footage in day-to-day comfort.

SHERIDAN HEIGHTS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Lyons Avenue sits in a quiet, established pocket of Chesapeake — a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in Virginia. This corner of Chesapeake carries the character of mid-century South Hampton Roads: mature trees lining modest streets, neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello, and a pace that feels genuinely unhurried. The surrounding area is a mix of long-owned single-family homes built across the 1950s and 1960s, giving the streetscape a cohesive, low-key feel rather than the patchwork look of newer infill development. Chesapeake itself is the second-largest city by land area in Virginia, which means green space and breathing room are baked into daily life here. You're south of the Elizabeth River, connected easily to Portsmouth and Norfolk without being swallowed by either. It's the kind of location that rewards people who want urban access without urban density.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 1535 Lyons Avenue. Grocery options, pharmacies, and gas stations are all within a short drive along the corridors connecting Chesapeake to Portsmouth. Western Branch and the broader South Norfolk area add dining and quick-service options close by. For green space, the Chesapeake City Park system and the Elizabeth River Trail offer outdoor time without a long commute. Portsmouth's Olde Towne waterfront is reachable in under fifteen minutes, giving you weekend options for waterfront dining, farmers markets, and community events. Interstate 264 and Route 17 keep the broader Hampton Roads network accessible.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For active-duty and civilian personnel at Norfolk Naval Shipyard or USCG Base Portsmouth, a five-minute commute is genuinely rare in Hampton Roads. At 1535 Lyons Avenue, you're close enough to walk the dog before a morning muster and still make it on time. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and three bedrooms give a growing family room to settle in without feeling squeezed.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, 1535 Lyons Avenue offers a manageable entry point. Three bedrooms, a full bath plus a half, and 1,620 square feet give you real living space without overwhelming maintenance demands. The 1961 construction means the home has decades of proven structure behind it, and Chesapeake's strong civic infrastructure means you're buying into a stable, well-run city from day one.

More buyer questions

How far is 1535 Lyons Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately five minutes away by car from 1535 Lyons Avenue, making it one of the closest residential options to the shipyard in the area. The drive is straightforward with no highway required.

How far is 1535 Lyons Avenue from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also roughly five minutes from this address, following a simple surface-road route through South Chesapeake and into Portsmouth. Both bases are accessible without navigating major highway interchanges.

What is the flood zone status for 1535 Lyons Avenue?

Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Reviewing that tile before making decisions is strongly recommended.

Is there a garage or off-street parking at 1535 Lyons Avenue?

Specific parking and garage details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough, as configurations on homes of this era can vary from original plans.

What city and county does 1535 Lyons Avenue fall under?

The property is located in Chesapeake, Virginia — an independent city that serves as its own county-equivalent jurisdiction, meaning city services, permitting, and taxes all run through Chesapeake's municipal government.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get a straight answer on this address and what ownership here could look like for you.

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

1961

Price / sqft

$198

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,437/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641503

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,620
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Porch
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Pond

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1800
Subdivision
SHERIDAN HEIGHTS
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Chesapeake waterfront homes.

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 D

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

Explore this neighborhood

South Norfolk

South Norfolk is one of Chesapeake's oldest urban neighborhoods, a historic borough laid out along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River at the city's northern edge.

$320K

Median sale · 12 mo

$192

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

42

For sale now

$62K

HH income

60.3%

Owner-occupied

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

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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

$1,957/mo

Principal & interest

$1,660

Property tax

$203

Home insurance

$93

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

133% of $241,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,437/yr

Land share of assessed value

41% — $100,000

Improvements $141,300 · 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

$299,000$375,000

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.

813 Carolyn DR · 2.3 mi · 1,692 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-04
504 Sloane ST · 2.4 mi · 1,570 sqft$299,000 sold 2026-03
821 Lindale DR · 2.2 mi · 1,468 sqft$359,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$320,000

Price / Sq Ft

$198

Annual Taxes

$2,437

Monthly Tax

$203

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.76%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 25, 2026$320,000
Price reducedJul 17, 2026$320,000−$5,000
Currently listed$320,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

33% above assessment

Total Assessed

$241,300

Land

$100,000

Improvement

$141,300

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.

Market tempo

22 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1535 Lyons Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Portlock Primary, Oscar Smith Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Oscar Smith (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1535 Lyons 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 1535 Lyons Ave?+
Yes — RheuFit is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1535 Lyons Ave?+
Atlantic Avenue Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1535 Lyons Ave?+
Mr Food Mart is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Eddie's Chesapeake Bay Crabhouse & More (0.3 mi).
Is 1535 Lyons Ave a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Pond.
Does 1535 Lyons Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1535 Lyons Ave built?+
It was built in 1961, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10641503

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1535 Lyons Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 · MLS #10641503 · 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.