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$320,000
$265 / sqft · est. $1,983/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,207sqft
11days on market

1605 Laurel Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23325

ActiveResidential · built 1954 · SEMINOLE PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Single family two-story detached home located in the Norfolk Highlands section of Chesapeake. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Spacious layout with a bedroom and half bathroom on the second floor. Many updates throughout completed in 2021. First floor laundry. Large lot with huge fenced in backyard with an oversized shed. Many updates completed in 2021.

Listing courtesy of Tracy Thayer · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10642961

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A compact 1954 three-bedroom home in Chesapeake, Virginia, sitting just seven minutes from both the USCG Finance Center and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 1,207 square feet, it offers a manageable footprint with a half-bath in addition to the full bath — a practical setup for small households or couples.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1605 Laurel Ave apart is its dual-base convenience — few addresses in this price tier put you within a single seven-minute commute of both the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and Norfolk Naval Shipyard simultaneously. Add a 1954 build that carries the solid construction character of mid-century Chesapeake, and you have a home that punches above its square footage in location value.

SEMINOLE PARK and the Chesapeake real estate market

Laurel Avenue sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Chesapeake — one of Virginia's largest cities by land area, stretching from the Elizabeth River corridor down through the Great Dismal Swamp. This part of Chesapeake carries the unhurried feel of a mature neighborhood: tree-lined streets, modest lots, and neighbors who tend to stay put for years. You're in the northern tier of the city, which means quick access to the commercial corridors along Military Highway and Battlefield Boulevard without living on top of them. Chesapeake as a whole offers a rare blend of suburban breathing room and urban proximity — Norfolk is just across the city line, and the Hampton Roads metro's full range of dining, employment, and entertainment is within easy reach. For a home built in 1954, the surrounding blocks reflect that same era: unpretentious, well-rooted, and genuinely livable.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from Laurel Ave. Grocery options, pharmacies, and fast-casual dining cluster along Military Highway just minutes away. The Chesapeake Square area and nearby retail strips cover most routine shopping needs without a long drive. Parks and green space are accessible throughout this part of the city, and the broader Hampton Roads trail and waterway network is within reasonable reach. For commuters, Interstate 64 and the Downtown Tunnel provide connections across the region, while the proximity to Norfolk Naval Shipyard means the industrial and commercial employment hub of Portsmouth is also close at hand.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and seven minutes to the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake — that kind of dual-base access is genuinely rare. Whether one or both partners are serving, the commute math here works in your favor. A VA loan can make the path to ownership straightforward, and a three-bedroom layout gives you room to grow without overextending.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 1605 Laurel Ave offers a manageable entry point: three bedrooms, a full bath plus a half-bath, and just over 1,200 square feet to make your own. The 1954 construction means the bones are solid, and the northern Chesapeake location keeps you connected to jobs, shopping, and the broader Hampton Roads area without city-center pricing.

More buyer questions

How far is 1605 Laurel Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes from 1605 Laurel Ave under typical traffic conditions. The route follows surface streets through the northern Chesapeake corridor into Portsmouth.

How far is 1605 Laurel Ave from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is also about seven minutes away, making this address one of the few in the area with near-equal proximity to both installations.

What is the lot and property size at 1605 Laurel Ave?

The home is a 1,207-square-foot single-family residence built in 1954, with three bedrooms and one full bath plus a half-bath.

Is 1605 Laurel Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and risk level.

Does 1605 Laurel Ave have an HOA?

Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should verify during the due-diligence period.

Curious whether 1605 Laurel Ave fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through the details — reach out to schedule a conversation.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1954

Price / sqft

$265

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,756/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642961

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,207
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1720
Subdivision
SEMINOLE PARK
Zoning
R6
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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 C

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

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.

$286K

Median sale · 12 mo

$188

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

10

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

Minutes to real places, not a score

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

$1,983/mo

Principal & interest

$1,660

Property tax

$230

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

117% of $272,900

City assessment record · taxes $2,756/yr

Land share of assessed value

42% — $115,000

Improvements $157,900 · 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

$230,000 – $295,000

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.

2010 Fawnwood CMN · 1.7 mi · 1,252 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-06
1922 Candlelight DR · 1.8 mi · 1,377 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-05
1313 River Birch RN S · 2.3 mi · 1,280 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$320,000

Price / Sq Ft

$265

Annual Taxes

$2,756

Monthly Tax

$230

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 6, 2026$320,000—
Currently listed—$320,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

17% above assessment

Total Assessed

$272,900

Land

$115,000

Improvement

$157,900

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

11 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 1605 Laurel Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Norfolk Highlands Primary (GreatSchools 6/10), Indian River Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Indian River (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1605 Laurel 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 1605 Laurel Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1605 Laurel Ave built?+
It was built in 1954, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Tracy Thayer · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10642961

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1605 Laurel Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 · MLS #10642961 · 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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