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3beds
2baths
1,276sqft
0days on market

1605 Hawthorne Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23325

New ListingResidential · built 1972 · NORFOLK HIGHLANDS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1972

Price / sqft

$212

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,508/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

MLS #

10654362

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,276
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1530
Subdivision
NORFOLK HIGHLANDS
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

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

About this home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property offers nearly 1,300 square feet of living space and is ready for a complete transformation. The home requires some updating, providing an opportunity for buyers, investors, or rehabbers to bring their vision to life. With a functional bedroom and bath count and plenty of potential, this property is ready for someone with the vision and experience to turn it into a finished home. Bring your plans and make this property your next project! Call today for more information and to schedule your tour! Case #541-753771 IE (Insurable with Escrow) Subject to Appraisal. Property is Owned by the US Dept. of HUD. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the property condition. HUD Homes are Sold "AS IS". Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyers closing costs upon, upon bid submission.

Listing courtesy of Jonathan Melvin · Benham Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10654362

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1605 Hawthorne Drive is a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch in Chesapeake, Virginia — 1,276 square feet built in 1972, sitting minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a short walk to Plymouth Park. Compact, convenient, and squarely in the heart of the 23325 zip code.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1605 Hawthorne Drive apart is raw convenience wrapped in a manageable footprint. Seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and seven minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth means two of Hampton Roads' busiest installations are equally close — a rare double-base location that most Chesapeake homes for sale simply can't match. Add a park half a mile away and local food within walking distance, and daily life clicks into place fast.

NORFOLK HIGHLANDS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Hawthorne Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Chesapeake — a city that consistently ranks among the largest and most livable in Virginia. The surrounding streets carry the unhurried character of early-1970s suburban development: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. This part of the 23325 zip code sits close to the Chesapeake–Norfolk border, which is exactly why the commute math works so well. You're in Chesapeake proper — with city services, lower density, and a slower pace — while Norfolk's employment corridors and waterfront are minutes away. Chesapeake as a whole offers a compelling mix: large enough to have real infrastructure, small enough that traffic rarely feels punishing. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake across different neighborhoods, this corridor near Indian River Road delivers everyday practicality without sacrificing the breathing room that makes Chesapeake worth choosing.

What's nearby

Plymouth Park is just half a mile away — an easy walk for an afternoon outside. Indian River Park North and Rokeby Center and Campostella Square Park are both under a mile, giving you multiple green-space options without getting in a car. When hunger hits, La Parada Street Food is 0.6 miles out, Billy's Burgers and Dogs is 0.8 miles, and McDonald's is under a mile for a quick coffee run. Beasley's Farm handles grocery needs at the one-mile mark, and RheuFit gym is right there at one mile too. The 7-Eleven on the way covers convenience runs in a pinch.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each seven minutes from the front door — that kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely hard to find. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom ranch an especially straightforward move, and the compact 1,276-square-foot layout means lower utility overhead whether you're on a deployment cycle or settling in for a longer tour.

For first-time buyers

At 1,276 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 1605 Hawthorne Drive is the kind of home where nothing feels wasted. The 1972 ranch layout is simple to understand and simple to maintain — a real advantage when you're buying for the first time and learning what ownership actually costs. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Indian River High School and homes for sale zoned for Norfolk Highlands Primary School will find this address falls within both attendance zones.

More buyer questions

How far is 1605 Hawthorne Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

The drive runs about seven minutes under normal conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the Shipyard on the Chesapeake side of the border.

How far is 1605 Hawthorne Drive from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also approximately seven minutes away — an unusual situation where two major installations sit at nearly equal driving distance from the same address.

Is 1605 Hawthorne Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data.

What is the lot and home size at 1605 Hawthorne Drive?

The home offers 1,276 square feet of living space across a single-story ranch layout built in 1972, with three bedrooms and two full baths.

Where can I find grocery stores and parks near 1605 Hawthorne Drive?

Beasley's Farm covers grocery shopping at one mile out, while Plymouth Park is a half-mile walk and Indian River Park North and Rokeby Center is under a mile — solid everyday infrastructure for a compact neighborhood.

Tom and Dariya Milan know this part of Chesapeake well. Reach out to ask questions, schedule a walkthrough, or talk through how a VA loan could work for this address.

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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

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Explore this neighborhood

Georgetown

Georgetown, also known as Georgetown Colony, is an established Chesapeake community in the Indian River area, located off Military Highway and Providence Road.

$300K

Median sale · 12 mo

$185

Sold $/sq ft

10d

Days on market

8

For sale now

$76K

HH income

64.9%

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

$1,689/mo

Principal & interest

$1,401

Property tax

$209

Home insurance

$79

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$275,000 – $377,000

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.

1313 River Birch RN S · 2.4 mi · 1,280 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-05
1359 Cypress PL · 2.5 mi · 1,332 sqft$359,900 sold 2026-07
1258 Mill Lake QTR · 2.7 mi · 1,301 sqft$294,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$270,000

Price / Sq Ft

$212

Annual Taxes

$2,508

Monthly Tax

$209

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.93%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 18, 2026$270,000—
Currently listed—$270,000—

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.

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 1605 Hawthorne Dr 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 1605 Hawthorne Dr 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 1605 Hawthorne Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1605 Hawthorne Dr built?+
It was built in 1972, per the listing record.

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1605 Hawthorne Dr, Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 · MLS #10654362 · 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.

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