Charming home nestled in the heart of Western Branch, conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways. This spacious property features gleaming hardwood floors, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms, including two ensuites. The layout is ideal for multi-generational living, offering privacy and flexible, separate living spaces. The large bonus room provides versatility as a gym, media room, or potential 6th bedroom. The well-equipped eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, making it perfect for entertaining. A cozy wood-burning fireplace adds
warmth to the main living and dining area. Relax in the sun porch or head outside to an expansive backyard. The quiet outdoor space includes a raised wood deck and pergola, a storage shed, and an updated vinyl privacy fence, ideal for grilling, entertaining, or unwinding.
Listing courtesy of David Pellerin · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10633027
Facts & features
TypeResidential
Year built1964
Price / sqft$187
HOANone
Taxes$4,431/yr
CountyChesapeake VA
MLS #10633027
Interior
Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,546
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Spare Room, Sun Room, Utility Closet
Meet 2645 Janson Drive — a five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in Chesapeake with 2,546 square feet of living space built in 1964. You're minutes from two major military installations, and everyday errands are practically at your doorstep.
Five bedrooms under one roof is genuinely hard to find, and 2645 Janson Drive delivers that rare headcount alongside three full baths and a half bath spread across 2,546 square feet. The 1964 build gives the home solid bones and proportions you don't see in newer construction — real rooms, real hallways, and a layout that actually breathes. Add a twelve-minute commute to two separate military installations and you have a combination that's tough to replicate in this price corridor.
DRUM CREEK FARMS and the Chesapeake real estate market
Janson Drive sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in the Mid-Atlantic. This part of Chesapeake carries a low-key, established feel: mature tree lines, wide lots, and neighbors who have been here long enough to know each other's names. If you've been searching for sale chesapeake options that balance suburban calm with genuine urban convenience, this corridor checks that box quietly and confidently. Western Chesapeake connects quickly to Portsmouth and Suffolk via Route 17 and Interstate 664, which means you're never far from the broader Hampton Roads metro without feeling like you're in the middle of it. The area has grown steadily over the decades without losing the spacious, unhurried character that drew families here in the first place. City services are strong, the road network is manageable even at peak hours, and the overall quality of life in this zip code tends to speak for itself.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Janson Drive. Target, Walmart Supercenter, and Food Lion are all within six-tenths of a mile, so a grocery run never turns into an expedition. When you'd rather let someone else cook, It's Just Wings, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Surf Rider are all within a half mile. Morning coffee is covered by Starbucks Coffee Company, Sam's Club Cafe, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe — all within five minutes on foot or by car. Fitness options include D1 Training West Chesapeake and Your Time Fitness, both under a mile away. Crossings at Western Branch Park rounds out the picture with green space just a mile from your front door.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
NSA Northwest Annex and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about twelve minutes from Janson Drive — a commute that holds up across multiple duty stations and PCS cycles. Five bedrooms means the whole family has room to settle in rather than stack up, and a VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many families expect. BAH rates in Chesapeake align well with this part of the market.
Room to grow
If your current home has run out of room, 2645 Janson Drive offers a genuine step up. Five bedrooms give every family member their own space — home office, guest room, playroom — without anyone doubling up. The extra half bath means morning routines don't turn into scheduling puzzles, and 2,546 square feet leaves room to actually spread out. Chesapeake city houses for sale at this bedroom count don't stay available long in this corridor.
More buyer questions
How far is 2645 Janson Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 12 minutes from 2645 Janson Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward via local roads through western Chesapeake.
How far is 2645 Janson Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about 12 minutes away, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation. Interstate 664 and Route 17 both provide reliable access.
What grocery stores are close to 2645 Janson Drive?
Three grocery options — Target, Walmart Supercenter, and Food Lion — are all within 0.6 miles of the property, giving you real flexibility for everyday shopping without a significant drive.
Is 2645 Janson Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
Does 2645 Janson Drive have an HOA?
Based on available information, this property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory homeowners association, though we recommend confirming that detail during the due-diligence period of any transaction.
Ready to walk through 2645 Janson Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's set something up.
Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.
Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NMCP
Navy
20min·8.1mi
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NNSY
Navy
18min·7.7mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
19min·9mi
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NSA HR
Navy
36min·18.2mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
34min·18mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
Unmapped (likely Zone X)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
—
No FEMA flood-hazard mapping at this exact point — typically means outside any Special Flood Hazard Area.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Western Branch is a home neighborhood in Chesapeake, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes. The area shares the wider suburban feel of Chesapeake.
$380KMedian sale · 12 mo
$202Sold $/sq ft
32dDays on market
47For sale now
$95KHH income
72%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,972/mo
Principal & interest
$2,465
Property tax
$369
Home insurance
$139
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment108% of $438,700City assessment record · taxes $4,431/yr
Land share of assessed value35% · $155,000Improvements $283,700 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$370,000 – $567,900The 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.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
8% above assessment
Total Assessed
$438,700
Land
$155,000
Improvement
$283,700
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:
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
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$187
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Questions buyers ask
Is 2645 Janson Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Western Branch Primary, Western Branch Middle (VaHome School Score 6.8/10), Western Branch (VaHome School Score 6.3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is there a gym near 2645 Janson Dr?
Yes — D1 Training West Chesapeake is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 2645 Janson Dr?
Crossings at Western Branch Park is about 1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 2645 Janson Dr?
Target Grocery is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is It's Just Wings (0.3 mi).
Does 2645 Janson Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2645 Janson Dr built?
It was built in 1964, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
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Listing courtesy of David Pellerin · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10633027
2645 Janson Dr, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 · MLS #10633027 · 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.
