Why this home stands out
What sets Kenelm Drive apart is its unbeatable proximity to not one but two major installations — Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Base Portsmouth are each a nine-minute drive away — while still landing you in a quiet residential pocket of Chesapeake. The single-story layout, four true bedrooms, and modest footprint make this a home that works hard without asking too much of you in return.
CAMELOT and the Chesapeake real estate market
Kenelm Drive sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in Virginia. This corner of the 23323 zip code has a settled, neighborhood feel — tree-lined streets, established lots, and the kind of neighbors who wave from the driveway. Camelot Park is less than a mile away, giving you an easy outlet for morning walks, weekend picnics, or letting kids burn off energy without loading up the car. Chesapeake itself sprawls across nearly 360 square miles, so you get genuine breathing room alongside access to a full range of city services, shopping corridors, and major highway connections. Interstate 664 and Route 17 are both within easy reach, putting downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the broader Hampton Roads region comfortably within your daily orbit. If you are comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake, this neighborhood rewards a closer look for its combination of accessibility and calm.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Amoco is under a mile away for quick grocery runs, and when you would rather let someone else do the cooking, you have real options within walking distance. Tony's Crab & Seafood is just half a mile out — a local favorite for fresh shellfish that earns its regulars. Southern Harmony Kitchen, a short six-tenths of a mile away, brings comfort-food cooking to the table, and Southside BBQ rounds out the lineup at 0.7 miles for those slow-smoked cravings. Camelot Park, also within 0.8 miles, anchors the neighborhood with open green space, making this stretch of Kenelm Drive genuinely walkable for everyday errands and weekend leisure.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and nine minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math here is hard to beat. A VA loan pairs naturally with a four-bedroom layout that handles PCS moves, visiting family, and a dedicated home-office setup without feeling cramped. Chesapeake homes for sale at this drive time to two installations rarely check this many boxes at once.
More buyer questions
How far is 3145 Kenelm Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the shipyard on the Chesapeake side of the water.
How far is 3145 Kenelm Drive from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is also about nine minutes away, so households with a member stationed there enjoy the same short commute as those tied to the shipyard.
What zip code is 3145 Kenelm Drive in, and what does that area feel like?
The home is in the 23323 zip code, a western Chesapeake area known for established residential streets, proximity to Camelot Park, and easy access to Interstate 664 — one of the more quietly convenient pockets among homes for sale in 23323.
Is 3145 Kenelm Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Does 3145 Kenelm Drive have a garage?
Garage and parking details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or by reaching out to the listing contact — structural features can vary between listing cycles.
Curious whether 3145 Kenelm Drive fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out to set up a visit.
