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Chesapeake › TUNBRIDGE STATION › 229 Kensington Way✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636873 · record updated Jul 6, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$520,000
$250 / sqft · est. $3,238/mo →
4beds
2baths
2,078sqft
25days on market

229 Kensington Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Under ContractResidential · built 1989 · TUNBRIDGE STATION

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautiful ranch-style home located in the sought-after Hickory area in the desirable Tunbridge Station subdivision! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features a freshly renovated kitchen with stunning quartz countertops, new backsplash, updated flooring, and modern hardware. Enjoy the spacious eat-in kitchen with pantry, large living room with cozy gas fireplace, and formal dining room for entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a laundry room, screened back porch and a corner lot location. This beautifully maintained home combines comfort, style, and convenience in one of Hickory's most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing courtesy of Durene High · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10636873

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

229 Kensington Way is a four-bedroom, two-bath single-family home in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering 2,078 square feet of living space built in 1989. It sits in a quiet residential setting with quick access to military installations and everyday conveniences across southern Hampton Roads.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 229 Kensington Way apart is the combination of generous square footage, a four-bedroom layout, and a location that keeps two major military installations within easy reach. Homes of this size in this corridor of Chesapeake tend to offer solid lot depth and mature landscaping that newer construction simply can't replicate — all within a well-established residential pocket of the city.

TUNBRIDGE STATION and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast, and the 23322 zip code sits in its Greenbrier and western Great Bridge corridor — a part of the city known for wide streets, established tree canopy, and a genuinely suburban feel without the sprawl anxiety. Neighbors here tend to put down roots, and the streets around Kensington Way reflect that stability. If you've been working with real estate agents in chesapeake va, you've likely heard this zip code come up often — and for good reason. The area balances accessibility to I-64 and the Chesapeake Expressway with the kind of quiet that makes evenings on the back porch actually relaxing. City services are responsive, the road infrastructure is mature, and the overall character of the neighborhood leans toward families and long-term homeowners who value space and community over constant turnover.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from 229 Kensington Way. Greenbrier Mall and the surrounding retail corridor along Greenbrier Parkway put grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and big-box options within a short drive. You're also close to the Chesapeake City Park system, which offers trails, athletic fields, and open green space for weekend use. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly six minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about 18 minutes — a commute that fits comfortably within most duty-day schedules. Interstate 64 access keeps the broader Hampton Roads region connected from this address.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is just six minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is an easy 18-minute drive — making 229 Kensington Way a practical choice for service members who want a short commute without sacrificing space. Four bedrooms give growing families room to breathe, and a VA loan can make ownership here more straightforward than many expect.

For families upgrading

If you're searching through homes for sale in chesapeake virginia and need more room than your current place provides, 229 Kensington Way delivers. Four bedrooms and over 2,000 square feet give everyone their own space, while the established neighborhood means you're buying into a community that's already proven itself — not waiting for one to develop around you.

More buyer questions

How far is 229 Kensington Way from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 18 minutes from 229 Kensington Way under typical traffic conditions, making it a manageable daily commute for shipyard personnel.

How far is 229 Kensington Way from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about six minutes from this address, one of the shortest military-installation commutes available in this part of the city.

What is the square footage and layout of 229 Kensington Way?

The home offers 2,078 square feet of living space across a four-bedroom, two-bath floor plan, built in 1989 as a single-family residential property.

Is there an HOA associated with 229 Kensington Way?

HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — your agent can pull that detail quickly during the due-diligence process.

Does the 23322 zip code in Chesapeake have flood risk concerns?

Flood zone designation varies by specific parcel in Chesapeake; the FloodRisk tile on this page reflects the current FEMA mapping for 229 Kensington Way specifically.

Want to walk through 229 Kensington Way or get your questions answered? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1989

Price / sqft

$250

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,662/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636873

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

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

$3,238/mo

Principal & interest

$2,698

Property tax

$389

Home insurance

$152

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

113% of $461,600

City assessment record · taxes $4,662/yr

Land share of assessed value

40% — $185,000

Improvements $276,600 · 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

$520,000 – $593,000

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.

600 Gloria DR · 1.5 mi · 2,326 sqft$520,000 sold 2026-04
712 Waterstock CT · 1.8 mi · 2,243 sqft$547,000 sold 2026-05
500 Ravenstone DR · 1.7 mi · 1,849 sqft$545,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$520,000

Price / Sq Ft

$250

Annual Taxes

$4,662

Monthly Tax

$389

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.90%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price reducedJun 6, 2026$520,000−$15,000
ListedJun 11, 2026$520,000—
Currently listed—$520,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

13% above assessment

Total Assessed

$461,600

Land

$185,000

Improvement

$276,600

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 229 Kensington Way in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Butts Road Primary, Hickory Middle (GreatSchools 9/10), Hickory (GreatSchools 9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 229 Kensington Way 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.
Does 229 Kensington Way have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 229 Kensington Way built?+
It was built in 1989, 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 Durene High · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10636873

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229 Kensington Way, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10636873 · 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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