Why this home stands out
What sets 217 Gertrude St apart is simple: everything is new. Built in 2026, this five-bedroom, three-bath residence gives you 3,010 square feet with zero deferred maintenance, modern systems, and construction standards that reflect today's building codes. Five bedrooms is a rare count in this price tier — whether you need guest rooms, a dedicated home office, or space to grow, the floor plan has room to flex without feeling forced.
PATRIOTS RIDGE and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale translates into something residents genuinely value: breathing room. The Great Bridge corridor, where Gertrude St sits, carries a quiet, established residential feel — wide lots, mature tree lines along the side streets, and a pace that's noticeably calmer than the denser urban core just across the city line. Chesapeake new homes have been drawing buyers to this corridor precisely because you get suburban comfort without sacrificing convenience. The city's infrastructure is solid — roads, utilities, and parks are well-maintained — and the surrounding community has a mix of long-term homeowners and newer families that gives the area genuine stability. For anyone exploring new construction homes in Chesapeake VA, the Great Bridge area specifically rewards attention: it sits close to the Elizabeth River, offers quick access to the Chesapeake Expressway, and keeps you within a reasonable drive of both Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Gertrude St. Pale Horse Coffee in Great Bridge is under a mile away — a local shop worth knowing for your morning routine. Wawa is right there too when you need a quick grab-and-go. For meals, you have real options close by: Studly Brewing Company (0.7 mi) covers the casual-evening crowd, Almighty Meals (0.8 mi) is a solid choice for prepared and fresh food, and The Stockpot Chesapeake (0.8 mi) rounds out the neighborhood dining scene nicely. Jazzercise Chesapeake South Hickory Fitness Center is 0.8 miles out if you prefer a structured fitness routine close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is just 12 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about 23 minutes — making 217 Gertrude St a practical fit for service members at either installation. A VA loan pairs naturally with new construction, and five bedrooms gives military families the flexibility to host extended family during PCS transitions or simply spread out for the long term.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and three full baths across 3,010 square feet is the kind of footprint that makes a growing family stop scrolling. Built in 2026, there's nothing to fix, update, or negotiate around — you move in and start living. The Great Bridge area of Chesapeake has the neighborhood feel that families tend to stay in for years, and this home is sized for exactly that kind of long-term commitment.
More buyer questions
How far is 217 Gertrude St from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 23 minutes from 217 Gertrude St under normal traffic conditions. The route runs north through Chesapeake toward Portsmouth via the Chesapeake Expressway corridor.
Is 217 Gertrude St part of an HOA?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current listing documents or directly with the seller, as community association details can vary by subdivision and are subject to change.
What is the flood zone status for 217 Gertrude St?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the most current FEMA map data applicable to 217 Gertrude St.
How new is the construction at 217 Gertrude St?
217 Gertrude St was built in 2026, making it among the newest new homes in Chesapeake available in this corridor — buyers get current building codes, modern systems, and no deferred maintenance from day one.
Where is the nearest coffee shop to 217 Gertrude St?
Pale Horse Coffee in Great Bridge is about 0.8 miles away, and a Wawa is also within 0.9 miles — both are easy stops before work or on a weekend morning.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chesapeake's new construction market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 217 Gertrude St and get your questions answered by people who know this city.
