Why this home stands out
Built in 2022, this home skips the renovation guesswork that comes with older Hampton Roads stock. You get modern construction standards, current energy codes, and finishes that haven't had time to wear out — all in a planned community that still feels fresh. Four bedrooms and 2,653 square feet give you genuine flexibility: a dedicated home office, a proper guest room, and room to grow without feeling like you're always bumping into each other.
RETREAT AT WESTERN BRANCH and the Chesapeake real estate market
Retreat at Western Branch sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in Virginia. The broader Western Branch corridor is one of the more established suburban pockets in what many people loosely call chesapeake county va — though Chesapeake is an independent city, not a county, a distinction that matters for taxes and services. The neighborhood itself is a newer planned community with a cohesive streetscape, sidewalks, and the kind of quiet cul-de-sac energy that Lantern Place delivers. Chesapeake's western side draws families and professionals who want suburban breathing room without sacrificing quick access to the rest of Hampton Roads. Interstate 664 is close enough to make Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk genuinely reachable, and the overall pace here is calmer than the beachside neighborhoods further east — more backyard cookouts, less beach traffic.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost embarrassingly easy from Lantern Place. Food Lion is just 0.2 miles away for grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven sits 0.1 miles out for those quick stops. When you want to eat out, Il Paesano: Pizza & Pasta and Lucky Strike Western Branch are both within 0.2 miles — a neighborhood pizza night or a casual bowling-and-burgers outing are both on the table. Little Bean Play Cafe, a kid-friendly coffee spot, is 0.3 miles away and a favorite for weekend mornings. Taylor Bend Family YMCA is a 0.1-mile walk, and Kelli's Dance Explosion is 0.3 miles for after-school activities. Crossings at Western Branch Park (0.4 mi), Dunedin Park (0.8 mi), and Hunter's Cove Park (0.9 mi) give you multiple outdoor options without getting in the car.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is about 10 minutes from the front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly 13 minutes out — both well within the commute range most military households target. A VA loan is a natural fit for a home at this price point and build quality, and your BAH for the Chesapeake area generally aligns well with the Western Branch market. The 2022 build date means fewer surprise maintenance costs during a tour cycle.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,653 square feet give a growing household real room to breathe — dedicated space for a home office, a playroom, or a proper guest suite without anyone doubling up. The 2022 construction means you're starting with systems and finishes at peak condition. Add the Taylor Bend Family YMCA a short walk away, Little Bean Play Cafe down the street, and three parks within a mile, and the lifestyle infrastructure for an active family is already built in.
More buyer questions
How far is 3105 Lantern Place from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 10 minutes from 3105 Lantern Place, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Chesapeake area.
How far is 3105 Lantern Place from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 13 minutes away, a reasonable commute that keeps you on the western side of the water and out of the heaviest Hampton Roads bridge-tunnel traffic.
What is the Retreat at Western Branch neighborhood like?
Retreat at Western Branch is a newer planned community in western Chesapeake with a cohesive streetscape, sidewalks, and a quieter suburban character — the kind of neighborhood where you actually know your neighbors and kids ride bikes on the street.
Is 3105 Lantern Place in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.
Are there parks and green spaces near 3105 Lantern Place?
Yes — Crossings at Western Branch Park is 0.4 miles away, Dunedin Park is 0.8 miles out, and Hunter's Cove Park is just under a mile, giving you multiple options for walks, playgrounds, and outdoor time without a long drive.
Ready to take a closer look at 3105 Lantern Place? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know western Chesapeake well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything this address has to offer.
