Why this home stands out
What sets 2900 Rodgers Street apart is its rare combination of location and accessibility. Five minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and six minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth puts this address at the center of Hampton Roads' military corridor. The 1960 construction gives the home solid bones and a classic residential character, while the surrounding South Chesapeake community keeps everything you need close at hand — groceries, parks, and local dining all within a mile.
SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market
2900 Rodgers Street sits in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake, Virginia — a historically rooted, working-class community that has been home to military families and longtime residents for generations. The streets here are quiet and established, lined with mid-century homes that reflect the area's post-war growth. Chesapeake itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, offering a wide range of neighborhoods from waterfront communities to wooded suburban enclaves. If you're exploring homes for sale in Chesapeake, this pocket of the city delivers a grounded, no-frills lifestyle with serious convenience built in. The Portlock neighborhood nearby adds a layer of community identity, and the city's parks and recreation infrastructure means there's always something to do close by. For buyers drawn to chesapeake bay homes for sale in a region with deep military roots and genuine neighborhood character, this address checks a lot of boxes.
What's nearby
Groceries are a non-issue here — Food Lion is just 0.4 miles away, Dollar General sits at 0.5 miles, and La Mejor Tienda Latina brings Latin American staples within 0.6 miles. Hungry? Subway, Domino's Pizza, and Great China are all within half a mile. La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas is 0.8 miles out and worth the short trip. For staying active, South Norfolk Martial Arts and The Fox's Den Kung Fu are both under a mile. Battlefield Business Park, the Portlock Activity Center, and Midway Park and Field round out the outdoor and recreation options — all reachable in under ten minutes on foot.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is five minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is six — making 2900 Rodgers Street one of the most commute-friendly addresses in the region for active-duty service members. A VA loan can make this 3-bed, 2-bath home even more accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're buying into a community that already knows how to welcome military families.
For first-time buyers
At 1,450 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 2900 Rodgers Street offers a practical, right-sized entry point into homeownership in Chesapeake. The 1960-built home has the kind of structural character that newer construction often skips, and with groceries, parks, and dining all within a mile, you won't feel like you're giving anything up to get your foot in the door.
More buyer questions
How far is 2900 Rodgers Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
The drive is roughly five minutes, making this one of the closest residential addresses to the shipyard in the Chesapeake area. For active-duty personnel, that kind of proximity is hard to find.
How far is 2900 Rodgers Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately six minutes by car from 2900 Rodgers Street. Both bases are accessible via straightforward routes with minimal highway dependency.
What is the neighborhood like around 2900 Rodgers Street?
The surrounding area is part of the South Norfolk community of Chesapeake — an established, mid-century residential neighborhood with a mix of long-term residents and military families. It's quiet, walkable to daily essentials, and has a genuine neighborhood feel.
Is 2900 Rodgers Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
Are there parks near 2900 Rodgers Street?
Yes — Midway Park and Field is under a mile away, the Portlock Activity Center is 0.7 miles out, and Battlefield Business Park is just 0.6 miles from the front door. All three are easily reachable on foot or by a quick drive.
Curious whether 2900 Rodgers Street fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
