Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a sub-2,100-square-foot footprint is a layout that works hard for large households or anyone who needs dedicated space for a home office, guest room, or hobby room without paying for a sprawling floor plan. The 1963 construction gives the home a solid, established character, and the 0.187-acre lot provides genuine outdoor space in a part of Chesapeake that's close to everything without feeling like it.
ALL OTHERS AREA 31 and the Chesapeake real estate market
Campostella Road sits in the ALL OTHERS AREA 31 section of Chesapeake — a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in Virginia, and one that offers a quieter pace without sacrificing access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. This part of Chesapeake straddles the line between established residential streets and a surprisingly active local corridor. You're in a neighborhood where homes have history, lots have room, and neighbors tend to stay a while. Chesapeake itself spans from the Great Dismal Swamp to the Chesapeake Bay, but this address places you firmly in the urban-core portion of the city — close to Norfolk, close to the shipyard, and close to South Norfolk's growing community identity. The area has a multicultural, working-class energy that feels authentic rather than curated, with locally owned businesses alongside national chains, and a mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals drawn by the location's practical strengths.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from this address. Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, and La Mejor Tienda Latina — a well-stocked Latin grocery — is even closer at 0.2 miles. Dollar General is also within a short walk at 0.3 miles. For dining, you're practically on top of options: The Black Pepper Cooking and Las Criollas Del Otoao are right at the doorstep, and Mai's Restaurant Lounge is just 0.1 miles away. La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas is 0.7 miles out for fresh baked goods and more. Battlefield Business Park is 0.6 miles away, and South Norfolk Martial Arts is a mile down the road for fitness and training.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is six minutes from the front door — and so is the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake. For active-duty households juggling early muster times, duty rotations, and family schedules, that kind of proximity is genuinely hard to find. A VA loan can make this five-bedroom layout even more accessible, and the lot gives kids actual room to move around after school.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms is a lot of flexibility. Whether you need space for a growing family, a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or all three, this layout gives you options that most homes in this price range simply don't offer. The nearly quarter-acre lot adds outdoor breathing room, and being minutes from groceries, restaurants, and everyday services means the logistics of family life stay manageable.
More buyer questions
How far is 2144 Campostella Rd from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the shipyard in Chesapeake. That proximity is a meaningful advantage for anyone with regular gate access requirements.
What is the lot size at 2144 Campostella Rd?
The lot measures 0.187 acres, which provides a usable backyard and side yard in a neighborhood where outdoor space at this scale is not always a given.
Is 2144 Campostella Rd in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
How many bedrooms does 2144 Campostella Rd have?
The home has five bedrooms and two full baths across 2,028 square feet, a layout that offers more room-per-bedroom flexibility than most comparably sized homes in the area.
What grocery stores are near 2144 Campostella Rd?
Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, La Mejor Tienda Latina is 0.2 miles, and Dollar General is also within 0.3 miles — all reachable on foot or in under two minutes by car.
Want to see how 2144 Campostella Rd fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk through it.
