Why this home stands out
New construction in 2026 means everything is yours first — no inherited quirks, no deferred maintenance, no guessing about what's behind the walls. Five bedrooms across 3,010 square feet gives you genuine flexibility: a dedicated home office, a guest suite, a playroom, or all three. Three full baths means morning routines stay smooth even when the house is full. This is a home sized for real life.
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 rare: a city that genuinely feels like a collection of tight-knit communities rather than an endless sprawl. The Great Bridge corridor, where 225 Gertrude St sits, carries that character well — established streets, newer construction woven in thoughtfully, and a pace that lets you breathe. Chesapeake consistently ranks among Virginia's safest and most livable cities, with a strong tax base, well-maintained infrastructure, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region. Interstate 64 and the Virginia Beach Expressway are both within reach, putting you a reasonable drive from downtown Norfolk, the Oceanfront, and points north. For a city this size, it manages to feel remarkably approachable.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Gertrude St. Pale Horse Coffee in Great Bridge is just 0.6 miles away — a local favorite for a proper morning cup — and a Starbucks is 0.8 miles out when you need something familiar. Dinner options cluster nearby too: Studly Brewing Company, Almighty Meals, and The Stockpot Chesapeake are all within 0.6 miles. Groceries are covered by Target at 0.9 miles. If staying active is part of your routine, Jazzercise Chesapeake South Hickory Fitness Center and Anytime Fitness are both under a mile, so skipping a workout takes real effort.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 12 minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 23 minutes — both practical commutes that keep your options open across duty station cycles. A VA loan can make financing a new-construction home like this one more straightforward than many buyers expect, and five bedrooms means the house adapts as your family's needs shift through each tour.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms and three full baths in a 2026 build gives a growing family room to spread out without immediately outgrowing the space. No one's sharing a bathroom on school mornings, there's a dedicated spot for homework or guests, and everything is new — so your energy goes into living here, not fixing things. Chesapeake's Great Bridge area is a solid long-term bet for families planting roots.
More buyer questions
How far is 225 Gertrude St from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 23 minutes from 225 Gertrude St under typical traffic conditions, making it a workable daily commute for shipyard personnel living in Chesapeake.
How far is 225 Gertrude St from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center is about 12 minutes away — one of the shorter base commutes available in the Chesapeake market, which is a genuine day-to-day quality-of-life advantage.
What year was 225 Gertrude St built?
225 Gertrude St was built in 2026, making it brand-new construction — everything from the mechanical systems to the finishes is current and under its original warranty period.
Is 225 Gertrude St in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 225 Gertrude St is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the property's exact parcel.
Does 225 Gertrude St have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section — if an HOA applies, the association name and any applicable rules will be listed there.
Want to walk through 225 Gertrude St or ask about using a VA loan on new construction? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk.
