Why this home stands out
The sheer scale is the story here. At 4,396 square feet with six bedrooms and three full baths, 245 Fernwood Farms Rd offers configurations that most Chesapeake properties simply can't match — dedicated space for a home office, a guest suite, a playroom, and still room to spare. That kind of square footage, paired with a 1986 build that predates many HOA-heavy developments, gives you flexibility without a long list of restrictions.
FERNWOOD SHORES and the Chesapeake real estate market
Fernwood Farms Road sits in the Great Bridge corridor of Chesapeake — a part of the city that manages to feel genuinely suburban without sacrificing convenience. The streets here are quiet, the lots are generous, and neighbors tend to put down roots. Chesapeake itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, which translates to breathing room you won't find closer to the water in Norfolk or Virginia Beach. The city's independent school system, its own court system, and a tax base anchored by a mix of residential and light industrial uses all contribute to a stable, well-managed community. Great Bridge, in particular, carries a strong sense of local identity — there's a historic district nearby, a canal lock that draws weekend walkers, and a general pride-of-place that shows up in how residents maintain their properties. For families comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake, this corridor consistently ranks among the most sought-after pockets in the 23320 zip code.
What's nearby
Newton Neck Park is just 0.7 miles away — a quick walk or a two-minute drive when the kids need to burn energy after school. Groceries are handled by Food Lion at 0.9 miles, close enough for a last-minute dinner run without eating into your evening. That same stretch of road brings you to Amber Lantern Deli, Amber Lantern Restaurant, and Street Side Pizza & Hoagies — three solid options when cooking isn't on the agenda. Daily life genuinely doesn't require much highway time from this address, which is a real quality-of-life win in a region where traffic can be unpredictable.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is seven minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a twelve-minute drive — two of the region's major installations within easy reach of one address. Six bedrooms handle deployments, visiting family, and the inevitable home-office setup without anyone feeling squeezed. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property this size, and the Great Bridge corridor is well-regarded territory for service members who want stability between orders.
For families upgrading
If your current home has everyone sharing space that was designed for a smaller household, 245 Fernwood Farms Rd resets the equation. Six bedrooms across 4,396 square feet means dedicated rooms for teenagers, guests, a home office, and a hobby space — all at once. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Great Bridge High School will find this address checks that box while delivering square footage that's genuinely difficult to replicate at this scale in the 23320 area.
More buyer questions
How far is 245 Fernwood Farms Rd from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 12 minutes by car from this address under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects other parts of the Hampton Roads commute network.
How far is 245 Fernwood Farms Rd from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 7 minutes away — one of the closest major installations to this part of the Great Bridge corridor.
Is 245 Fernwood Farms Rd part of an HOA?
The property was built in 1986, predating many of the HOA-governed developments that came later in Chesapeake. Buyers should confirm current HOA status through a title search or disclosure documents during the transaction process.
What is the flood zone status for 245 Fernwood Farms Rd?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers are encouraged to review that information and discuss flood insurance implications with their lender.
Where are the nearest grocery stores and parks to 245 Fernwood Farms Rd?
Food Lion is 0.9 miles away for everyday grocery runs, and Newton Neck Park is just 0.7 miles from the front door — making this one of the more convenient locations among homes for sale in 23320 for families who want green space close at hand.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 245 Fernwood Farms Rd and get straight answers about the neighborhood, the commute, and what ownership looks like here.
