1605 Mary Lou Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23323

Why this home stands out

Most homes in this price band are a decade or more old. This one was built in 2022, so the mechanicals, finishes, and systems are all still young. You get the peace of mind of newer construction without a long wait for a builder. The half-bath on the main level is a practical touch that older floor plans in the area often skip. Add in the walkable strip of shops and gyms right outside, and the daily routine here is unusually low-effort.

CARDINAL MEADOWS and the Chesapeake real estate market

The 23323 zip code sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in Virginia. Streets here are quiet and residential, with a mix of newer subdivisions and established neighborhoods that give the area a settled, unhurried feel. Mary Lou Lane itself is a short residential street close to the Dominion Station commercial corridor. That corridor puts groceries, coffee, and quick bites within genuine walking distance — rare for this part of the city. Chesapeake is the second-largest city by land area in the United States, and that scale means neighborhoods like this one feel spacious rather than crowded. Getting around is straightforward: Interstate 664 and Route 17 are both close, connecting you to the broader Hampton Roads region quickly. Downtown Norfolk is roughly 20 minutes east. Virginia Beach is a similar drive to the southeast. The city itself offers miles of Great Dismal Swamp trails, the Chesapeake Arboretum, and a growing dining scene centered around the Greenbrier and Western Branch corridors. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23323 will find this pocket of western Chesapeake offers a strong balance of access and quiet.

What's nearby

Step outside and the Walmart Supercenter is 0.1 miles away — about as close as a grocery run gets. Publix Super Market at Dominion Station is 0.8 miles for a more curated shop. Dunkin' is right there at 0.1 miles for the morning routine. KENSLEY'S Açaí & Café is 0.2 miles if you want something a little different. Tap It Local, a neighborhood bar and grill, is just 0.2 miles for a low-key evening out. For fitness, Ascend Bungee Fitness, Widespread Movement, and Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy are all within 0.1 miles — an unusually dense cluster of options for a residential street.

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