Why this home stands out
Five acres inside city limits is genuinely rare, and 2412 Benefit Road delivers exactly that. The 1978-built home stretches across 3,766 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, giving large households or anyone craving room to breathe a layout that actually matches their life. The land itself — just over five acres — opens the door to gardens, outbuildings, recreational space, or simply the kind of quiet buffer that's hard to find this close to the coast.
PLEASANT GROVE and the Chesapeake real estate market
Pleasant Grove sits in the southern reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia, where the city's rural character is most visible. Streets here are lined with mature trees, lots run large, and neighbors tend to know each other by name. It's the kind of community where a five-acre parcel feels at home rather than out of place. Chesapeake itself is an independent city — one of Virginia's largest by land area — and it blends suburban convenience with genuine open space in a way few Hampton Roads communities can match. If you've ever wondered what county is Chesapeake va in, the answer is that it isn't in a county at all; Chesapeake is an independent city under Virginia law, meaning it operates its own full suite of municipal services. Heading north, you're connected to the broader Hampton Roads metro quickly. The lake drummond causeway chesapeake va corridor runs through this part of the city, linking the Great Dismal Swamp's edge to the surrounding communities and giving the area a distinct, unhurried identity that residents genuinely value.
What's nearby
Daily life is well-supported from Benefit Road. The Chesapeake Square Mall area along Volvo Parkway puts major retailers, grocery anchors, and dining within roughly 15 minutes. For outdoor time, Northwest River Park offers camping, kayaking, and miles of trails just a short drive south. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is practically a neighbor, with trailheads accessible in under 20 minutes. Commuters heading toward the Outer Banks or Virginia Beach find Route 17 and Interstate 64 both within comfortable reach, keeping the broader Hampton Roads region accessible without sacrificing the peace of a rural address.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is an 18-minute drive, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard sits about 27 minutes north — both very manageable from Benefit Road. VA loan financing is a natural fit for a property at this price point and acreage, and BAH rates in the Chesapeake area have historically supported purchases in this corridor. Five bedrooms handle PCS moves with family in tow, and five acres means the next deployment leaves your household with genuine breathing room.
For families upgrading
If your current home has started to feel like it's shrinking around you, 2412 Benefit Road is the reset. Five bedrooms and 3,766 square feet give every family member their own territory, and five acres outside means the yard is never a bottleneck. Pleasant Grove's low-density character keeps things calm, and Chesapeake's independent-city infrastructure — its own schools, parks, and services — means you're not trading convenience for space.
More buyer questions
How far is 2412 Benefit Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately 18 minutes under normal conditions, heading north through southern Chesapeake. It's one of the more convenient commutes available from a property with this much acreage.
How far is 2412 Benefit Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 27 minutes north, accessible via Route 17 and the Portsmouth corridor. Traffic on the High Rise Bridge can add time during peak hours, so early-shift sailors often factor that in.
What is the lot size at 2412 Benefit Road?
The lot measures just over five acres — 5.033 acres to be precise — which is unusually large for a property within Chesapeake city limits and gives the address a genuinely rural feel.
Is 2412 Benefit Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the inland location in southern Chesapeake, many properties in this corridor carry lower flood risk than coastal areas, but always verify with the current FEMA designation.
Does 2412 Benefit Road have an HOA?
Pleasant Grove is a low-density rural-style area, and many properties along Benefit Road are not subject to a homeowners association — but buyers should confirm HOA status during the due-diligence period, as individual parcels can vary.
Curious whether 2412 Benefit Road fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
