Why this home stands out
What sets 257 Coachman Drive apart is its combination of generous square footage and an unbeatable dual-base location. At roughly 2,100 square feet across four bedrooms, there's genuine room to spread out — whether that means a dedicated home office, a guest room, or space for a growing family. Add in five-minute access to USCG Finance Center Chesapeake and a seven-minute run to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and the commute math works out beautifully.
GEORGETOWN COLONY and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast, and that scale translates into something residents genuinely appreciate: breathing room. The city blends suburban calm with serious urban convenience, and the area around Coachman Drive reflects that balance well. You're in a mature, established part of Chesapeake where the streets are lined with full-grown trees, lots tend to be generous, and neighbors have often been around long enough to know each other's names. The housing stock here dates primarily from the 1970s and 1980s, giving the area a settled, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Chesapeake's city government consistently invests in parks, road infrastructure, and public services, and the overall quality of life ranks among the highest in the Hampton Roads region. Whether you're commuting north toward Norfolk or staying local for errands and recreation, the location along the 23325 zip code corridor keeps daily life running smoothly.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Grocery runs, pharmacy stops, and coffee breaks are all handled within a short drive — the South Military Highway and Battlefield Boulevard corridors put a full range of retailers and restaurants within easy reach. Elizabeth River Trail access points and several Chesapeake city parks are close by for outdoor time. The Greenbrier area, one of Hampton Roads' busiest retail and dining hubs, is reachable in under fifteen minutes. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is just seven minutes away, and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is a five-minute drive — making 257 Coachman Drive a genuinely convenient home base for military and civilian households alike.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With USCG Finance Center Chesapeake five minutes away and Norfolk Naval Shipyard just seven, 257 Coachman Drive is about as well-positioned as a Hampton Roads home gets for dual-service or single-service households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms means there's always room for family, guests, or a dedicated workspace during shore duty.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown a smaller home, 2,108 square feet across four bedrooms gives everyone their own space without the upkeep of a sprawling estate. Chesapeake's established neighborhoods offer the kind of stability that growing families look for — mature landscaping, quieter streets, and a community that feels rooted rather than transient. There's a lot to love about having room to grow in a city this well-connected.
More buyer questions
How far is 257 Coachman Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately seven minutes from 257 Coachman Drive by car, making it one of the closest residential options to the shipyard in the Chesapeake area.
How far is 257 Coachman Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about five minutes away, putting it among the most convenient home locations for Coast Guard personnel assigned to that installation.
What is the square footage and layout of 257 Coachman Drive?
The home offers 2,108 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1978 as a single-family residential property.
Is 257 Coachman Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.
What city and county is 257 Coachman Drive located in?
The property is located in Chesapeake, Virginia — an independent city that serves as its own jurisdiction, separate from surrounding counties, within the Hampton Roads metro area.
Want to know more about 257 Coachman Drive or the surrounding Chesapeake area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out today.
