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$394,000
$306 / sqft · est. $2,435/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,288sqft
18days on market

216 Marion Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Under ContractResidential · built 1963 · PLEASANT GROVE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow ranch style home nestled on a spacious .46 of an acre lot in the heart of Great Bridge! Offering approximately 1,288 square feet of comfortable living space, this well-maintained home combines timeless appeal with modern updates. The inviting kitchen features granite countertops, a convenient pantry, and a cozy breakfast area, creating an inviting space for everyday living. Enjoy your morning coffee on the welcoming front porch or entertain family and friends on the back deck overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard. A standout feature of this property is the large two-story detached workshop with electricity, great for hobbies, a home workshop, or additional storage needs. Supplemental concrete has also been poured to allow for more convenient SUV, boats or recreational vehicle parking. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, Intra Coastal Waterway and everyday conveniences, this home offers the a balance of peaceful living and accessibility. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Great Bridge gem your next home! Call now before it is gone!

Listing courtesy of Herbert Culpepper · Pungo Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10641722

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

216 Marion Drive is a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style home in Chesapeake, Virginia — built in 1963 and offering 1,288 square feet of single-story living with quick access to two military installations and the everyday conveniences of a well-established South Hampton Roads neighborhood.

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Why this home stands out

Single-story living is genuinely rare in this price tier, and 216 Marion Drive delivers it on a lot with real yard space. The 1963 construction means solid bones — the kind of block-and-frame build that outlasts the trends. With no stairs to navigate and a footprint that keeps everything close, this home works equally well for households that want simplicity and for those who need accessibility on day one.

PLEASANT GROVE and the Chesapeake real estate market

Marion Drive sits in a quiet, established pocket of Chesapeake — one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast and a community that consistently draws families and service members looking for space without sacrificing convenience. The surrounding streets are lined with mature trees and homes that have been owner-occupied for decades, giving the area a settled, neighborhood feel that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Chesapeake offers a lower-density lifestyle compared to Norfolk or Virginia Beach, yet you're never far from major corridors like Battlefield Boulevard or Greenbrier Parkway where groceries, dining, pharmacies, and big-box retail cluster. The city's parks system is extensive, and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge — a genuinely unique natural landmark — is within easy reach for hikers and paddlers. Whether you're commuting north toward the shipyard or staying local, the road network here is straightforward and largely avoids the tunnel congestion that frustrates so much of Hampton Roads.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Marion Drive. Greenbrier-area shopping — including major grocery anchors, pharmacies, and a wide range of restaurants — is a short drive north. For outdoor time, Chesapeake City Park offers athletic fields, a nature center, and walking trails. The Great Dismal Swamp trailheads are accessible within about twenty minutes for weekend adventures. Interstate 64 and the Chesapeake Expressway both connect quickly from this part of the city, putting downtown Norfolk, the Oceanfront, and the broader Hampton Roads metro within practical reach on a regular basis.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly seven minutes away — a commute that's genuinely short by Hampton Roads standards. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about eighteen minutes without tunnel exposure. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the single-story layout means no stair-climbing after long duty days. Chesapeake's lower traffic density makes the daily drive noticeably less stressful than routes that cross the water.

For first-time buyers

A three-bedroom, two-bath ranch at 1,288 square feet is a practical, manageable first home — enough space to grow into without the maintenance overwhelm of a larger property. The 1963 build means the lot is generous and the neighborhood is mature. Pair that with a VA loan if you qualify, and you have a real path to ownership in one of Hampton Roads' most livable cities.

More buyer questions

How far is 216 Marion Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately seven minutes away by car under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the shortest military commutes available in this part of the city.

How far is 216 Marion Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly eighteen minutes from Marion Drive, and the route generally avoids tunnel chokepoints, which helps keep that commute predictable.

Is 216 Marion Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance considerations.

What is the lot size and layout like at 216 Marion Drive?

The property is a single-family residential lot consistent with the 1963-era development in this part of Chesapeake, offering yard space on all sides typical of the neighborhood's established ranch-home footprint.

Does 216 Marion Drive have a garage?

Structural details including garage type and foundation information are best confirmed through the current listing data or a walkthrough — contact Tom or Dariya Milan for the most accurate specifics on this address.

Want to walk through 216 Marion Drive or talk through financing options like a VA loan? Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan — they know this part of Chesapeake well and are ready to help.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1963

Price / sqft

$306

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,312/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641722

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,288
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Star Appliance(s), Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow, Ranch, Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4590
Subdivision
PLEASANT GROVE
Zoning
R15
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car
Possession
CLOSING

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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 C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove is one of southeastern Chesapeake's fastest-growing areas, set along the Mount Pleasant Road and Battlefield Boulevard corridor south of the Great Bridge area.

$539K

Median sale · 12 mo

$258

Sold $/sq ft

23d

Days on market

16

For sale now

$138K

HH income

84.7%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$2,435/mo

Principal & interest

$2,044

Property tax

$276

Home insurance

$115

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

120% of $327,900

City assessment record · taxes $3,312/yr

Land share of assessed value

53% — $175,000

Improvements $152,900 · assessor record ✓

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.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$280,000 – $436,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

209 Hurdle DR · 0.3 mi · 1,344 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-01
126 W Royce DR · 0.4 mi · 1,340 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-03
337 Willard DR · 0.5 mi · 1,371 sqft$436,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$394,000

Price / Sq Ft

$306

Annual Taxes

$3,312

Monthly Tax

$276

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.84%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 30, 2026$394,000—
Currently listed—$394,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

20% above assessment

Total Assessed

$327,900

Land

$175,000

Improvement

$152,900

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 216 Marion Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Great Bridge Primary, Great Bridge Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Great Bridge (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 216 Marion Dr 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.
Is there a gym near 216 Marion Dr?+
Yes — Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 216 Marion Dr?+
Wildcat Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 216 Marion Dr?+
Food Lion is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Honey and Hooch (0.2 mi).
Does 216 Marion Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 216 Marion Dr built?+
It was built in 1963, per the listing record.

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 Herbert Culpepper · Pungo Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10641722

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216 Marion Dr, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10641722 · 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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