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ChesapeakeSEMINOLE PARK222 Sparrow Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10635388 · record updated Jul 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
222 Sparrow RD, CHESAPEAKE VA 23325 - Main photo
$256,000
$194 / sqft · est. $1,675/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,321sqft
8days on market

222 Sparrow Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23325

SoldResidential · built 1954 · SEMINOLE PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Tucked away on Sparrow Rd, this property offers nearly an acre of land with room to enjoy outdoor space and privacy. Recent updates include a new roof installed in July 2023 and a new washer machine added in 2026. Property currently has flood insurance approximately $700/yr and the policy is transferrable per the sellers. The property provides an opportunity for buyers looking for space, recent major improvements, and a quieter setting while still being within reach of surrounding amenities.

Listing courtesy of Joseph Trahan · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10635388

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 222 Sparrow Road — a 1954 three-bedroom home in Chesapeake, Virginia offering 1,321 square feet, a compact and manageable lot, and a location that puts two major military installations just seven minutes from your front door.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 222 Sparrow Road apart is its rare dual-base convenience — both USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard sit within a seven-minute drive, making commute math genuinely simple for active-duty households. Add a walkable pocket of parks, local eateries, and a neighborhood grocery within a mile, and this mid-century property delivers an everyday ease that larger, farther-out homes simply can't match.

SEMINOLE PARK and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, yet many of its older residential pockets feel distinctly unhurried and close-knit. The area surrounding 222 Sparrow Road sits in a mature section of the city where mid-century homes line quiet streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. If you've been searching through houses in chesapeake va for sale and wondering which neighborhoods offer genuine daily convenience without the new-construction price premium, this corner of Chesapeake deserves a close look. The city itself straddles urban access and suburban breathing room — you're minutes from the commercial corridors of Portsmouth and Norfolk while still coming home to a quieter residential rhythm. Chesapeake's location within Hampton Roads means you're well-positioned for the entire region, whether your life pulls you toward the waterfront, the shipyard, or the Outer Banks on a long weekend.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely walkable from Sparrow Road. Beasley's Farm sits just 0.7 miles away — a local grocery option that beats a big-box run for everyday staples. When dinner plans fall apart, A Taste of the Caribbean and Levels Lounge are both within 0.7 miles and offer real variety for a weeknight out. For outdoor time, Blue Heron Landing Park is only 0.6 miles away — a natural landing spot for morning walks or afternoon wind-downs near the water. Lecove Park adds another green option at 0.8 miles. A 7-Eleven nearby covers the quick coffee-and-go mornings when you need to be out the door fast.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For Coast Guard and Navy households, 222 Sparrow Road is a practical win. USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are each a seven-minute drive — short enough to matter on early-morning muster days and PCS moves alike. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and your BAH in the Hampton Roads area aligns well with Chesapeake's older, established neighborhoods.

For first-time buyers

A 1,321-square-foot, three-bedroom home from 1954 is a solid starting point — enough space to grow into without the maintenance overwhelm of a sprawling property. Chesapeake's established neighborhoods tend to offer more character per square foot than newer developments, and the walkable parks and local restaurants nearby mean you're buying into a ready-made daily routine, not just four walls.

More buyer questions

How far is 222 Sparrow Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately seven minutes from 222 Sparrow Road by car, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the area.

How far is 222 Sparrow Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about seven minutes away, giving households with ties to either installation an unusually short commute from this address.

What parks are near 222 Sparrow Road in Chesapeake?

Blue Heron Landing Park is 0.6 miles away and Lecove Park is 0.8 miles out — both are within easy walking or biking distance for outdoor recreation.

Is 222 Sparrow Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What is the square footage and layout of 222 Sparrow Road?

The home offers 1,321 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1954 as a single-family residential property on a manageable Chesapeake lot.

Want to know more about 222 Sparrow Road or similar properties in Chesapeake? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it.

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

1954

Price / sqft

$194

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,267/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

MLS #

10635388

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,321
Stories
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5

Construction & exterior

Style
Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Exterior
Other
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Other
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.1400
Subdivision
SEMINOLE PARK
Zoning
R10S
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Possession
CLOSING

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Georgetown

Georgetown, also known as Georgetown Colony, is an established Chesapeake community in the Indian River area, located off Military Highway and Providence Road.

$282K

Median sale · 12 mo

$190

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$76K

HH income

64.9%

Owner-occupied

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

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Chesapeake real estate

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

$1,675/mo

Principal & interest

$1,328

Property tax

$272

Home insurance

$75

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

79% of $323,500

City assessment record · taxes $3,267/yr

Land share of assessed value

51% — $165,000

Improvements $158,500 · 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

$250,000$375,000

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.

2131 English AVE · 2.3 mi · 1,400 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-06
912 Hastings CT · 2.6 mi · 1,359 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-03
710 Osborn AVE · 2 mi · 1,518 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$256,000

Price / Sq Ft

$194

Annual Taxes

$3,267

Monthly Tax

$272

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.28%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 2, 2026$256,000
Price reducedJul 10, 2026$256,000−$84,000
SoldJul 9, 2026$256,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

21% below assessment

Total Assessed

$323,500

Land

$165,000

Improvement

$158,500

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 222 Sparrow Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Georgetown Primary (GreatSchools 3/10), Indian River Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Indian River (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 222 Sparrow Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Are there parks near 222 Sparrow Rd?+
Blue Heron Landing Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 222 Sparrow Rd?+
Beasley's Farm is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Levels Lounge (0.7 mi).
Does 222 Sparrow Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 222 Sparrow Rd built?+
It was built in 1954, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Joseph Trahan · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10635388

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222 Sparrow Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 · MLS #10635388 · 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.