Why this home stands out
At over 4,300 square feet, 1741 Taft Road delivers room to spread out in a way that's genuinely rare for the price band in southern Chesapeake. The 1998 construction hits a practical sweet spot — solid bones with modern layout expectations, including a half bath on the main level, four true bedrooms, and enough square footage to carve out a home office, playroom, or dedicated guest space without compromise.
HICKORY and the Chesapeake real estate market
Taft Road sits in the southern reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia — one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast and consistently ranked among the safest and most livable in the Hampton Roads region. This part of Chesapeake carries a suburban feel with genuine breathing room: wider lots, lower traffic, and a pace that's noticeably calmer than the more urban corridors to the north. Neighbors tend to stay a while, and the streets reflect that stability. Chesapeake's city government has long invested in infrastructure and green space, and that shows in the condition of roads and parks throughout the area. You're close enough to the action — shopping, dining, medical facilities — without being in the middle of it. Whether you're relocating from out of state or moving across town, 1741 Taft Road puts you in a part of Chesapeake that balances accessibility with the kind of quiet that's hard to find once you've lost it.
What's nearby
Daily errands are manageable from Taft Road. The Chesapeake Square Mall area along Military Highway puts a full grocery run, pharmacy, and big-box retail within a short drive. For a quieter coffee stop, local cafes along Battlefield Boulevard serve the southern Chesapeake crowd well. Northwest River Park — one of the region's most underrated outdoor spaces — is close enough for weekend hiking, kayaking, and camping. The Chesapeake Expressway provides a direct connection south toward the Outer Banks when you're ready for a beach day, and Interstate 64 keeps Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the broader Hampton Roads metro within practical reach.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 18 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard clocks in around 28 minutes — both commutes are manageable without highway white-knuckling. The square footage here gives military families real flexibility: a dedicated home office for remote duty work, space for visiting family during PCS transitions, and room for kids to have their own corners. A VA loan is worth running the numbers on for a property at this size.
For families upgrading
If you've been cramped in a smaller home and finally ready to stop making compromises, 4,356 square feet changes the conversation. Four bedrooms means no one's doubling up unless they want to. The half bath on the main level keeps the morning routine from becoming a bottleneck. Southern Chesapeake's neighborhood character — stable, quiet, owner-occupied — is exactly the kind of environment families tend to plant roots in for the long term.
More buyer questions
How far is 1741 Taft Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 28 minutes from 1741 Taft Road under normal traffic conditions. The route typically runs north via Military Highway or the Chesapeake Expressway connector, avoiding most of the congestion closer to downtown Portsmouth.
How far is 1741 Taft Road from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 18 minutes away, making it one of the more convenient bases to access from this address in southern Chesapeake.
Is 1741 Taft Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
What is the lot and property size at 1741 Taft Road?
The home offers 4,356 square feet of living space across a residential lot in southern Chesapeake, with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms built in 1998.
Does 1741 Taft Road have a garage?
Garage details for this property are confirmed in the full listing specs — check the features section of this page for the most accurate information on garage type and capacity.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know southern Chesapeake well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 1741 Taft Road.
