Why this home stands out
What sets 1927 Candlelight Drive apart is its rare combination of compact, low-maintenance square footage and an outsized location advantage — sitting five minutes from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and seven minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. For anyone exploring homes for sale in Hickory, Chesapeake, VA, this address delivers quick base access, a half-bath for guests, and a tight-knit residential feel without the sprawl of larger subdivisions.
GEORGETOWN COLONY and the Chesapeake real estate market
Candlelight Drive sits within the broader Chesapeake landscape that defines the Hickory corridor — a part of the city that trades urban density for quieter streets while keeping everyday errands genuinely close. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and the Hickory section carries a distinctly neighborhood-first character: mature trees lining residential streets, a mix of established homeowners, and easy reach to both the commercial energy of Military Highway and the calmer side roads that branch off it. The zip code 23325 places you squarely in a part of Chesapeake where commutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the USCG Finance Center are measured in single-digit minutes rather than highway slogs. For buyers scanning homes for sale in Hickory, Chesapeake, VA, this pocket of the city consistently draws interest for exactly that balance — livable scale, real proximity, and a community that has been here long enough to feel settled.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life flows easily from Candlelight Drive. Groceries are covered three ways within less than a mile: La Mejor Tienda Latina at 0.5 miles brings Latin specialty staples, Dollar General sits at 0.6 miles for quick runs, and Food Lion at 0.7 miles handles the full weekly shop. Dinner options cluster impressively close — Nice Thai Cuisine, Captain J Seafood, and Panda King are all within 0.2 miles. A 7-Eleven is 0.3 miles away for early-morning coffee, and La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas at 0.6 miles adds a bakery and prepared-food option worth knowing. Planet Fitness is under a mile for workouts, and Battlefield Business Park is just 0.7 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake five minutes away and Norfolk Naval Shipyard reachable in seven, 1927 Candlelight Drive is built for military households that value a short commute above almost everything else. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the two-and-a-half baths and 1,315 square feet give a small family or couple real room to settle in without overextending.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 1927 Candlelight Drive offers a manageable footprint — 1,315 square feet, two bedrooms, and two and a half baths — without the upkeep demands of a larger property. The location in Chesapeake keeps grocery stores, restaurants, and a gym all under a mile, so you can spend weekends actually enjoying the area rather than driving across town for basics.
More buyer questions
How far is 1927 Candlelight Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes from 1927 Candlelight Drive, making it one of the closer residential options for shipyard personnel looking at homes for sale in Hickory, Chesapeake, VA.
How far is 1927 Candlelight Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about five minutes away — a genuinely short commute that puts this address near the top of the list for Coast Guard members stationed there.
What is the flood zone status for 1927 Candlelight Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23325 zip code.
Is there an HOA for 1927 Candlelight Drive?
HOA status details are best confirmed through current public records or a title search, as community association structures in this part of Chesapeake can vary by subdivision plat.
What grocery stores are closest to 1927 Candlelight Drive?
La Mejor Tienda Latina is 0.5 miles away, Dollar General is 0.6 miles, and Food Lion sits at 0.7 miles — all reachable in under five minutes by car or a short walk.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a closer look at 1927 Candlelight Drive.
