Why this home stands out
Four acres is rare anywhere in Hampton Roads, and in Chesapeake it's genuinely hard to find paired with new construction. At 1560 Sanderson Road you get 3,581 finished square feet built in 2025 — meaning modern mechanicals, current energy codes, and a layout designed for the way people actually live today — all sitting on a lot large enough to feel like your own private retreat without leaving city limits.
SANDERSON ESTATES and the Chesapeake real estate market
Sanderson Estates sits in the southern reaches of Chesapeake, a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in Virginia. The neighborhood carries a distinctly rural character — large lots, mature tree lines, and the kind of quiet that's increasingly difficult to find this close to the coast. Streets here feel unhurried, and neighbors tend to know each other. Chesapeake itself spans over 350 square miles, which means the city has room for both dense commercial corridors and wide-open residential pockets like this one. For buyers exploring new homes in Chesapeake, Sanderson Estates represents the quieter, more spacious end of the spectrum — a deliberate choice for households that want acreage without sacrificing access to everything the city offers. The broader South Chesapeake area connects easily to Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and the Outer Banks corridor, making it a genuinely central hub for Hampton Roads living.
What's nearby
Daily errands are manageable from Sanderson Road. Grocery options including Food Lion and Harris Teeter are reachable within 15 minutes heading north toward the Greenbrier corridor. That same stretch brings you to a full range of dining, pharmacy, and retail. Battlefield Golf Club is a short drive for weekend rounds. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge sits nearby for hiking and paddling. For coffee, local cafés along Volvo Parkway and Cedar Road serve the South Chesapeake community well. Interstate 64 access keeps downtown Norfolk, Virginia Beach's Oceanfront, and the broader Hampton Roads metro within practical reach.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 22 minutes away, and NAS Oceana clocks in at roughly 32 — both manageable commutes from Sanderson Estates. A VA loan pairs naturally with new construction, and 4.3 acres gives military families the space to spread out, host extended family, or simply decompress after demanding duty schedules. This is the kind of property that makes a Hampton Roads tour of duty feel like a long-term decision.
For families upgrading
If your current home has started feeling tight — not enough bedrooms, not enough yard, not enough quiet — 1560 Sanderson Road answers most of those complaints at once. Four bedrooms and 3.1 baths across 3,581 square feet handles a growing household comfortably, and 4.335 acres means kids, pets, and weekend projects all have room to exist without crowding each other. New construction also means no deferred maintenance surprises waiting for you on the other side of closing.
More buyer questions
How far is 1560 Sanderson Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive runs approximately 22 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading north through South Chesapeake toward the base's location off Elmwood Avenue. It's one of the more convenient commutes available from this part of the city.
How far is 1560 Sanderson Road from NAS Oceana?
NAS Oceana is about 32 minutes from Sanderson Estates via I-64 East, a straightforward highway run that most Hampton Roads commuters handle comfortably. The route avoids most of the city's congestion pinch points.
Is 1560 Sanderson Road part of an HOA?
Sanderson Estates does not carry a mandatory HOA, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want acreage and fewer restrictions on how they use their property.
What flood zone is 1560 Sanderson Road in?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as Chesapeake's flood designations vary significantly by micro-location.
Are there other new homes for sale in Chesapeake VA with large lots like this?
Large-lot new construction in Chesapeake is genuinely limited — most new homes in Chesapeake are built on quarter-acre or smaller lots within planned communities. Four-plus-acre parcels with new builds do come to market occasionally in South Chesapeake and the rural western corridors, but they move without much fanfare.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chesapeake's large-lot new construction market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 1560 Sanderson Road or to ask questions about the area.
