Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of genuine everyday convenience and military-commute practicality that's hard to find in one package. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is literally four minutes away, Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in fourteen, and a Harris Teeter sits less than a third of a mile from the driveway. For a 1,564-square-foot home with a half-bath on top of two full baths, the layout punches above its square footage.
PLANTATION LAKES and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the most livable cities in Hampton Roads — geographically expansive, relatively quiet compared to its neighbors, and full of practical infrastructure that makes daily life low-stress. The area around Volvo Pkwy sits in a well-established part of the city where 1990s residential development matured into stable, tree-lined streets. You're close enough to the commercial corridors along Battlefield Blvd and Greenbrier to handle errands in minutes, yet the immediate surroundings feel residential rather than hectic. Chesapeake consistently attracts families and military households alike because it balances affordability, space, and access. The city's road network connects you north toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach, south toward the Outer Banks, and west toward Suffolk without the traffic bottlenecks that plague some other Hampton Roads cities. Whether you're commuting to a base, heading to a waterfront restaurant, or just running Saturday errands, the location at 1848 Volvo Pkwy keeps life manageable.
What's nearby
Groceries are genuinely walkable here — Harris Teeter is just 0.3 miles away, making a quick produce run or a full weekly shop a low-effort trip. DG Market is 0.4 miles out for those fill-in visits between bigger hauls, and Royal Farm Convenience Store is 0.6 miles away when you need something fast. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is a four-minute drive, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about fourteen minutes — a commute that active-duty and civilian personnel in both communities will appreciate. The broader Greenbrier area adds dining, retail, and services within a short radius.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake four minutes away and Norfolk Naval Shipyard reachable in fourteen, 1848 Volvo Pkwy is positioned as well as any address in the city for dual-installation households. A VA loan can make this 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home even more accessible — and the short commute windows mean more time at home and less time on the road between duty days.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two full baths plus a half-bath, and 1,564 square feet give you real, usable space without the maintenance load of a larger home. Groceries are under half a mile away, the neighborhood is established and stable, and Chesapeake's infrastructure means you're never far from what you need. It's a practical, well-rounded first step into homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 1848 Volvo Pkwy from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 14 minutes by car from 1848 Volvo Pkwy, making it a straightforward daily commute for shipyard personnel living in Chesapeake.
How far is 1848 Volvo Pkwy from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 4 minutes away — one of the closest residential addresses you'll find to that installation.
What grocery stores are near 1848 Volvo Pkwy?
Harris Teeter is 0.3 miles away, DG Market is 0.4 miles, and Royal Farm Convenience Store is 0.6 miles — all within easy reach for daily or weekly shopping.
Is 1848 Volvo Pkwy 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.
Does 1848 Volvo Pkwy have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details section — check there for the most current information on any association requirements.
Ready to see 1848 Volvo Pkwy in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.
