Why this home stands out
Built in 2020, this home skips the renovation guesswork that comes with older Chesapeake stock — the systems, finishes, and layout all reflect current building standards. Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,200 square feet gives everyone room to spread out, and the location in the 23322 zip code puts daily errands, green space, and two military installations within easy reach.
WILSON HEIGHTS and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the 23322 corridor captures some of its most livable character — established tree lines, newer subdivisions, and a low-key suburban rhythm that still keeps you close to everything. The Great Bridge area, which anchors this part of Chesapeake, has a genuine neighborhood feel: local restaurants within walking distance, parks you'll actually use, and streets quiet enough that kids still ride bikes. Families comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake often land here once they realize how much ground the city covers and how different the southern end feels from the waterfront north. Chesapeake sits in its own independent city jurisdiction, meaning no county layer of government — just a single city managing schools, services, and planning. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is 17 minutes north, and the USCG Finance Center is six minutes away, making 229 Old Drive a practical anchor point for dual-military households or anyone with ties to both installations.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from Old Drive. Kroger, the Kroger Bakery, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are all within 0.8 miles, so a grocery run rarely takes more than ten minutes. When you want to eat out, Peking and Great Pizza Co. are both 0.4 miles away, and Mister Jim's is just down the road at 0.6 miles. Coffee options include Kitty Kingdom Cat Café at 0.3 miles — a local favorite — plus Savor and Amazing Glazed both at 0.6 miles. Fitness is well covered too: RISE Personal Training and Burn Boot Camp are each 0.3 miles out, with Evolve Fitness Lab a short drive beyond. Judge Eileen Olds Courtyard Park, Bells Mill Park, and Wildcat Park are all within 0.8 miles for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is six minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a straightforward 17-minute drive north — a combination that works well for dual-military households or anyone juggling two installation schedules. A VA loan can stretch further in Chesapeake than in many Hampton Roads zip codes, and a 2020 build means fewer surprise maintenance costs during a tour of duty.
More buyer questions
How far is 229 Old Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately six minutes from 229 Old Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 229 Old Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 17 minutes north of 229 Old Drive via the main corridors connecting Chesapeake to Portsmouth.
What is the flood zone status for 229 Old Drive?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and any relevant insurance context.
Is there an HOA at 229 Old Drive?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details — check the property data section of this page for the current association information.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 229 Old Drive?
Kroger, the Kroger Bakery, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are all within 0.8 miles of 229 Old Drive, making routine grocery runs quick and convenient.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out to get a straight answer on 229 Old Drive and what it takes to make it yours.
