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$425,000
6days on market

20a Head Of River Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Under ContractLand and Farms · HICKORY

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Gorgeous 20+ acre site in the Hickory High School district. Just app 2.4mi from the high school, 4mi from Edinburgh, 7mi from the VA/NC line and 7.8mi from City Hall. Land is cleared with some ditching in place. No access without permission from Listing Agent.

Listing courtesy of Jimmy Reece · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10640862

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Twenty acres of open land on Head of River Road in Chesapeake's rural southern corridor — a rare opportunity to build, farm, or simply hold a piece of Virginia's quieter countryside well outside the noise of the metro.

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Why this home stands out

Raw land parcels of this scale are increasingly hard to find inside city limits, and 20A Head of River Road sits in one of Chesapeake's least-developed corridors. Whether you're envisioning a custom homestead, an agricultural operation, or a long-term land hold, the acreage gives you room to plan on your own timeline without the constraints of an existing structure.

HICKORY and the Chesapeake real estate market

Head of River Road runs through the deep southern reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that covers more square miles than any other in the commonwealth and wears that scale proudly. This particular stretch sits well south of the Great Dismal Swamp corridor, where the landscape opens into flat, wide farmland threaded by quiet two-lane roads. There are no subdivisions pressing in from every side here. Neighbors tend to be measured in acreage rather than feet. Chesapeake itself offers a full suite of city services — public utilities, fire and rescue, parks — while this southern pocket retains the breathing room that's become genuinely scarce closer to the coast. If you've been searching for land that still feels like land, this address delivers that in a way few parcels within a major Virginia city can.

What's nearby

The town center of Chesapeake's South Norfolk and Greenbrier districts are roughly 25 to 30 minutes north, putting everyday retail, dining, and medical facilities within a reasonable drive. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately 19 minutes away, making this corridor practical for Coast Guard personnel who prefer a rural setting. NAS Oceana is about 31 minutes northeast. For outdoor recreation, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is nearby, offering hiking and wildlife watching across one of the region's most distinctive natural landscapes.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Coast Guard personnel stationed at the Finance Center in Chesapeake are about 19 minutes from this address, and NAS Oceana is roughly 31 minutes out. A VA loan can be used to purchase land when paired with simultaneous construction financing — worth exploring if building a custom home on acreage fits your long-term plan for Hampton Roads.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision involves a working farm, a private retreat, or a custom build set well back from the road, 20A Head of River Road is the kind of canvas that rarely surfaces inside a major city's boundaries. The land is yours to shape — no existing floor plan to work around, no HOA dictating setbacks, just open Virginia acreage and a long horizon.

More buyer questions

How far is 20A Head of River Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The drive is approximately 19 minutes under normal conditions, traveling north through Chesapeake's rural southern corridor toward the city's more developed districts.

How far is 20A Head of River Road from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is roughly 31 minutes northeast of the property, accessible via Virginia Beach Boulevard or connecting routes through Chesapeake.

What can land like this be used for in Chesapeake?

Chesapeake's southern agricultural zones typically permit a range of uses including single-family residential construction, farming, and forestry, though buyers should verify current zoning and any applicable use restrictions with the City of Chesapeake's planning department.

Is 20A Head of River Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel should be verified through FEMA's current flood maps and confirmed during due diligence, as designations in Chesapeake's southern areas can vary significantly by specific location.

Are utilities available at 20A Head of River Road?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric service — should be confirmed directly with the City of Chesapeake and relevant utility providers, as rural parcels in this corridor may require well, septic, or extension arrangements.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chesapeake's land market well. Reach out to talk through what this parcel could look like for your plans.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$576/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640862

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Gas, Telephone Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
20.5700
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
HICKORY
Zoning
A1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
NOV 15TH

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Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Hickory

Hickory is a rural-meets-suburban community in the southern reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia, set along the Battlefield Boulevard South corridor as it runs toward the North Carolina line.

$615K

Median sale · 12 mo

$245

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

39

For sale now

$132K

HH income

82.9%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,377/mo

Principal & interest

$2,205

Property tax

$48

Home insurance

$124

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$425,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$576

Monthly Tax

$48

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.14%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 1, 2026$425,000—
Currently listed—$425,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 20a Head Of River Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Southeastern Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), Hickory Middle (GreatSchools 9/10), Hickory (GreatSchools 9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 20a Head Of River Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 20a Head Of River Rd?+
Long Ridge Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Does 20a Head Of River Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Jimmy Reece · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10640862

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20a Head Of River Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10640862 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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