Why this home stands out
What sets 1941 Lockard Ave apart is its rare combination of park-door access and commuter convenience. The back entrance to the Indian River Bike Trail is literally 0.2 miles away, and Indian River Park is just as close — making outdoor time genuinely effortless. Layer on a seven-minute drive to the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and a nine-minute run to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and this address checks a lot of boxes at once.
NORFOLK HIGHLANDS and the Chesapeake real estate market
1941 Lockard Ave sits in central Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Mid-Atlantic for good reason. The surrounding streets have a settled, mature feel: tree-lined blocks, established lots, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. This part of Chesapeake sits inside the broader Greenbrier corridor, where you get the walkable energy of a well-developed suburban grid without the congestion of the city core. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, which means real breathing room — parks, trails, and open space woven throughout. City services are strong, traffic patterns are manageable compared to neighboring Norfolk or Virginia Beach, and the overall pace of daily life here trends calmer without feeling remote. For military families, the dual-base proximity is a genuine advantage. For everyone else, the access to green space right outside the door makes this stretch of central Chesapeake feel like it was planned with livability in mind.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Lockard Ave. Food Lion is 0.7 miles out for a full grocery run, and Lempira #2 is just 0.6 miles if you need a quick stop. When you're ready to eat out, Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant, Longshots, and Sunrise Pizzeria Family Restaurant are all within half a mile. Fitness options are stacked nearby — USA Ninja Challenge Greenbrier, East Coast Gym, and Drop Fitness & Wellness are all under a mile. And then there's the trail: the back entrance to the Indian River Bike Trail and Indian River Park are both 0.2 miles away, with a bird and nature viewing area just 0.3 miles out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is seven minutes from your front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is nine minutes out — two installations, one convenient address. A VA loan can make this kind of dual-base positioning even more accessible, and Chesapeake's lower cost of living relative to neighboring cities means your BAH works harder here.
For first-time buyers
At 1,350 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 1941 Lockard Ave is a right-sized first home — enough space to grow into without the maintenance overhead of something larger. The 1976 build gives you solid bones, and the park and trail access right outside means you're buying into a lifestyle, not just a floor plan.
More buyer questions
How far is 1941 Lockard Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately nine minutes by car from 1941 Lockard Ave, making it one of the more convenient addresses in Chesapeake for shipyard personnel.
How far is 1941 Lockard Ave from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about seven minutes away — a straightforward daily commute with no highway required.
Is 1941 Lockard Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What parks are near 1941 Lockard Ave?
Indian River Park and the back entrance to the Indian River Bike Trail are both 0.2 miles away, and a dedicated bird and nature viewing area is just 0.3 miles from the front door.
What year was 1941 Lockard Ave built?
The home was built in 1976, placing it in a generation of construction known for solid framing and established lot maturity.
Want to see 1941 Lockard Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.
