Why this home stands out
What sets 200 Marsh Island Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage — 3,440 feet across four bedrooms and three full baths — and a location inside RIVERWALK, one of Chesapeake's more established communities with a distinct marsh-and-waterway character. Homes of this size in this neighborhood don't come up constantly, and the proximity to both USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and Norfolk Naval Shipyard makes it a genuinely practical choice for a wide range of buyers.
RIVERWALK and the Chesapeake real estate market
RIVERWALK is a well-regarded residential community in Chesapeake, Virginia, taking its name from the waterway-laced landscape that defines this part of the city. Streets here wind past marshland and mature trees, giving the neighborhood a quieter, more natural feel than many suburban developments of the same era. Homes were largely built in the 1990s, so you get the spacious floor plans of that decade alongside established landscaping and a settled, mature streetscape. Chesapeake itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the United States, and that scale translates to a lifestyle that balances suburban calm with genuine urban convenience — good infrastructure, multiple commercial corridors, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region. If you're working with realtors in chesapeake va to find the right fit, RIVERWALK consistently surfaces as a neighborhood worth a serious look. The community sits in the heart of the city, which means you're never far from the things that make daily life run smoothly, while still coming home to a neighborhood that feels genuinely residential.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from 200 Marsh Island Drive. Greenbrier Mall is roughly 10 minutes away, putting major retail, dining, and services within easy reach. The Greenbrier area along Volvo Parkway and Battlefield Boulevard is packed with grocery options, pharmacies, and coffee shops — think Starbucks, Harris Teeter, and Trader Joe's all within a short drive. For outdoor time, Northwest River Park offers trails, camping, and paddling about 20 minutes south. The broader Great Bridge area, just minutes away, adds local restaurants, a historic drawbridge, and a laid-back neighborhood energy that longtime Chesapeake residents genuinely love.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about six minutes from the front door — hard to beat for a Coast Guard family. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is 13 minutes out, making this address workable for Navy personnel as well. With four bedrooms and 3,440 square feet, there's real room for a growing family, and VA loan eligibility can make a home at this size more accessible than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current space, 200 Marsh Island Drive offers the kind of square footage that actually solves the problem — 3,440 feet, four bedrooms, three full baths, and a community setting in RIVERWALK that feels like a genuine step up. For families searching for a house for sale in chesapeake virginia with room to grow without leaving the city, this address is worth a close look.
More buyer questions
How far is 200 Marsh Island Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately 6 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 200 Marsh Island Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 13 minutes away, a manageable commute for Navy personnel assigned there.
What is the RIVERWALK neighborhood like in Chesapeake?
RIVERWALK is an established 1990s community with a marsh-and-waterway character, mature trees, and a quieter residential feel — it's one of the more distinctive neighborhoods in central Chesapeake.
Is 200 Marsh Island Drive in a flood zone?
Given the marsh-adjacent setting of RIVERWALK, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the dedicated Flood Risk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation for this specific parcel.
Does the RIVERWALK neighborhood in Chesapeake have an HOA?
RIVERWALK does have a homeowners association; buyers should request the current HOA documents during due diligence to review rules, restrictions, and any community amenities covered.
Ready to walk through 200 Marsh Island Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan know RIVERWALK well — reach out and let's set something up.
