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$419,000
$226 / sqft · est. $2,539/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,853sqft
18days on market

1601 Lilac Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23325

ActiveResidential · built 1953 · NORFOLK HIGHLANDS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1953

Price / sqft

$226

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,916/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

MLS #

10648578

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,853
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Assigned Storage, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Porch, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full,Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2600
Subdivision
NORFOLK HIGHLANDS
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Charming Cape Cod situated on a desirable corner lot in Norfolk Highlands! This 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home offers a fresh, move-in-ready feel with newly painted interiors and new carpet throughout. The renovated kitchen provides an updated and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious bedroom count offers flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Outside, enjoy the low maintenance, (fiberglass) salt water in-ground pool and backyard, great to relax and entertain during the warmer months. A nice storage shed provides convenient space for tools, lawn equipment, pool supplies, and more. With its combination of updates, comfortable living space, corner-lot location, and great outdoor amenities, this home is ready for its next owner!

Listing courtesy of Meredith Liverman · Signature Homes · REIN MLS #10648578

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A four-bedroom, two-bath brick home built in 1953 in Chesapeake, Virginia, sitting just seven minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 1,853 square feet on a classic mid-century lot, 1601 Lilac Ave delivers solid bones, a manageable footprint, and an unbeatable commute corridor.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1601 Lilac Ave apart is the rare combination of a pre-1960 brick build — the kind of construction that ages well — paired with a seven-minute drive to two separate military installations. That dual-base proximity is genuinely hard to find among Chesapeake homes for sale, and the surrounding residential streets still carry the quiet, established character that newer subdivisions spend years trying to grow into.

NORFOLK HIGHLANDS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Lilac Avenue sits in a mature residential pocket of Chesapeake — a city that has grown into one of the largest by land area in the entire country while somehow keeping its neighborhood-scale feel intact. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes on generous lots, and the overall vibe is unhurried without feeling remote. Chesapeake straddles the line between suburban ease and genuine urban access: you're close to Norfolk's waterfront, Portsmouth's historic district, and the broader Hampton Roads metro, yet you come home to a block where people actually know their neighbors. City services are reliable, the road network fans out in every direction, and the 23325 zip code sits in a sweet spot — central enough to reach most of the region in under twenty minutes. Families comparing homes for sale in 23325 consistently note that the area punches above its weight for everyday livability.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from Lilac Ave. Plymouth Park is just half a mile away for a quick walk or afternoon outside, and both Indian River Park North and Rokeby Center and Campostella Square Park are under a mile. When hunger hits, La Parada Street Food is six-tenths of a mile for something with real flavor, and Billy's Burgers and Dogs is less than a mile for a more casual bite. Beasley's Farm handles grocery runs at one mile out. Coffee is easy — McDonald's and a 7-Eleven are both under a mile. RheuFit gym rounds out the essentials at one mile, keeping a fitness routine realistic without a long drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the same to USCG Base Portsmouth — that kind of dual-base access is the first thing most military families notice about 1601 Lilac Ave. A VA loan pairs naturally with a four-bedroom brick home at this price point, and the short commute means more time at home between deployments, duty days, and everything in between.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing homes for sale in Chesapeake for the first time, 1601 Lilac Ave offers something worth paying attention to: a four-bedroom brick home from 1953 that has had decades to settle and prove itself. The footprint is manageable, the neighborhood is established, and the location puts two military bases, multiple parks, and everyday conveniences all within a mile.

More buyer questions

How far is 1601 Lilac Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the shipyard on the Chesapeake side of the water.

How far is 1601 Lilac Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about seven minutes away, so households with personnel assigned to either installation can reach both in roughly the same commute window.

What school zone does 1601 Lilac Ave fall in?

This address is in the Chesapeake City Public Schools district — parents comparing homes for sale zoned for Indian River High School and homes for sale zoned for Norfolk Highlands Primary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Chesapeake City Public Schools, as boundaries can shift.

Is 1601 Lilac Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23325 area.

What is the lot and home size at 1601 Lilac Ave?

The home offers 1,853 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two baths, built in 1953 as a single-family residential property on a mid-century Chesapeake lot.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Chesapeake corridor well — reach out to get a straight answer on 1601 Lilac Ave and what it could mean for your next move.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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.

$310K

Median sale · 12 mo

$190

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

31

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,539/mo

Principal & interest

$2,174

Property tax

$243

Home insurance

$122

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

145% of $288,700

City assessment record · taxes $2,916/yr

Land share of assessed value

42% — $120,000

Improvements $168,700 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$375,000 – $449,900

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.

1913 Shepherds GATE · 2.3 mi · 1,720 sqft$432,000 sold 2026-09
1340 Cypress Pl · 2.6 mi · 1,861 sqft$416,250 sold 2026-06
899 Railroad AVE · 2.8 mi · 1,862 sqft$449,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$419,000

Price / Sq Ft

$226

Annual Taxes

$2,916

Monthly Tax

$243

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.70%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 16, 2026$419,000—
Currently listed—$419,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

45% above assessment

Total Assessed

$288,700

Land

$120,000

Improvement

$168,700

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

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Market tempo

18 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

Is 1601 Lilac Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Norfolk Highlands Primary (VaHome School Score 6.1/10), Indian River Middle (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Indian River (VaHome School Score 4.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1601 Lilac 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.
Does 1601 Lilac Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1601 Lilac Ave built?+
It was built in 1953, per the listing record.

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The people

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Listing courtesy of Meredith Liverman · Signature Homes · REIN MLS #10648578

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