Why this home stands out
Six bedrooms and five full baths across 4,633 square feet is a combination that's genuinely hard to find in Chesapeake. Whether you need dedicated home-office space, a guest suite, a playroom, and still have bedrooms left over — this floor plan delivers. Built in 2006, the home hits a sweet spot of modern construction standards without the premium attached to brand-new builds. Ravenna adds a polished subdivision backdrop to the whole package.
RAVENNA and the Chesapeake real estate market
Ravenna is one of Chesapeake's more established planned communities in the Hickory corridor — the kind of neighborhood where the streets curve, the lots have breathing room, and neighbors tend to stick around for years. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, which translates to a lifestyle that feels suburban and spacious rather than dense and urban. You're in the southern reaches of Hampton Roads, close enough to the lake drummond causeway chesapeake va corridor to appreciate the region's natural character — Great Dismal Swamp, open farmland, and wide skies are part of the everyday backdrop here. City services are solid, traffic is manageable compared to the Peninsula or downtown Norfolk, and the overall pace of life in this part of Chesapeake leans toward the relaxed side. Ravenna sits in a part of the city where newer construction and mature landscaping coexist comfortably, giving the area a settled, lived-in feel that newer developments sometimes lack.
What's nearby
Daily errands at 304 Mistral Place are genuinely easy. Kroger, Kroger Bakery, and Food Lion are all within 0.6 miles, so a grocery run rarely takes more than fifteen minutes round-trip. When you'd rather skip the kitchen entirely, Angie's Family Restaurant, Chicho's Pizza Hickory, and Hardee's are all within half a mile. Tropical Smoothie Cafe and 7-Eleven handle quick morning stops. For fitness, MY OPEN WORKOUT and Universal Fitness are both under a mile away — no long commute to the gym required. The overall walkability for errands is a genuine asset in this part of Chesapeake.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly eight minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about twenty — making 304 Mistral Place a practical fit for households with assignments at either installation. Six bedrooms absorbs the reality of military family life: home offices for remote duty, rooms for visiting family during PCS transitions, and space for kids to spread out. VA loan eligibility can make a home at this size more accessible than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you playing Tetris with bedrooms and bathrooms, 304 Mistral Place is the answer. Six bedrooms and five baths across 4,633 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and you still have room left for a dedicated office, a guest room, or a hobby space. Ravenna's established neighborhood feel makes it a natural landing spot for families ready to stop compromising on square footage.
More buyer questions
How far is 304 Mistral Place from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions. It's one of the closest major installations to the Ravenna neighborhood in Chesapeake.
How far is 304 Mistral Place from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 20 minutes from this address, making it a workable commute for personnel assigned there. Route options through Chesapeake keep the drive fairly straightforward.
What county is Chesapeake, VA in?
Chesapeake is an independent city in Virginia, meaning it functions as its own jurisdiction and is not part of any surrounding county. It operates independently from neighboring localities like Suffolk or Norfolk.
Is 304 Mistral Place in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the 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 the Ravenna neighborhood in Chesapeake have an HOA?
Ravenna does have a homeowners association. Specific fee amounts and current rules are best confirmed directly with the HOA or through disclosure documents during the purchase process.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chesapeake's larger homes inside and out. Reach out to get an honest, detailed walkthrough of what 304 Mistral Place looks like for your specific situation.
