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ChesapeakeLAS GAVIOTAS318 Rio Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10646894 · record updated Aug 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$599,000
$214 / sqft · est. $3,737/mo →
4beds
2baths
2,800sqft
17days on market

318 Rio Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Under ContractResidential · built 1992 · LAS GAVIOTAS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1992

Price / sqft

$214

HOA fee

$29/mo

Taxes

$5,100/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

MLS #

10646894

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,800
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Closet, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Security Sys
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry, Pocket Doors

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3000
Subdivision
LAS GAVIOTAS
Zoning
R10S
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

This is the one you've been waiting for! Beautifully updated & filled w/ character, this 2,800-square-foot ranch delivers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and an incredible blend of indoor comfort & outdoor resort-style living. Covered front porch welcomes you to a light-filled interior where floor-to-ceiling windows surround the sunroom, while the family room showcases a fireplace, built-in bookcase & extensive molding. The spacious primary suite offers walk-in closets plus a versatile sitting area perfect for a home office, reading retreat or private escape. Outside, prepare to be wowed! The expansive backyard is your own private oasis with a 26,000-gallon saltwater pool (new pump 2025, salt cell 2026), deck, gazebo, fire pit, hammocks, pool house, sheds, fish pond with fountain, weeping willow, mature Japanese maple, peach tree and lush gardens. Smart-home features and Wi-Fi irrigation add modern ease. Finished room over garage, expansive attic, numerous updates & low traffic dead-end street.

Listing courtesy of Sherri Thaxton · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10646894

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

318 Rio Drive is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,800-square-foot single-family home built in 1992 in Chesapeake, Virginia 23322. With three grocery stores within half a mile and two military installations nearby, daily life here is genuinely convenient.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 318 Rio Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,800 feet across four bedrooms — and an almost absurdly walkable errand strip right outside the door. Three grocery options within half a mile means you're never making a special trip for milk. Add quick access to two military installations and a neighborhood gym corridor, and this address covers a lot of practical ground for a 1992-built Chesapeake home.

LAS GAVIOTAS and the Chesapeake real estate market

318 Rio Drive sits in the Great Bridge corridor of Chesapeake, one of the most livable pockets in a city that consistently ranks among Virginia's most desirable places to put down roots. Chesapeake is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and the Great Bridge area captures the best of what that means: suburban breathing room, mature tree lines, and a genuine sense of community without the isolation that can come with sprawl. The neighborhood along Rio Drive carries that same energy — established 1990s homes, reasonable lot sizes, and neighbors who tend to stay for a long time. If you've been browsing chesapeake bay homes for sale and wondering where the everyday quality of life actually holds up, this part of Chesapeake delivers. The city itself offers easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region, and homes in chesapeake va at this square footage and vintage represent a solid foothold in a market that rewards long-term ownership.

What's nearby

Grocery runs from 318 Rio Drive are almost effortless — Grocery Outlet is just 0.1 miles away, ALDI sits at 0.2 miles, and Food Lion is within half a mile, giving you real options at different price points. Quick bites are equally close, with McDonald's at 0.3 miles and Plaza Azteca · Gaviotas just 0.4 miles out for a proper sit-down meal. Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 0.5 miles rounds out the morning routine. Fitness is well covered too: FITNESS 19 at 0.4 miles, Anytime Fitness at 0.5 miles, and Orangetheory Fitness under a mile away. Cedar Crossing Park at 0.6 miles gives you a green space option when you want fresh air without driving anywhere.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly 8 minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 15 minutes out — a rare setup where two installations are both genuinely close. A VA loan can make a 2,800-square-foot, 4-bedroom home like this one very accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're moving into a community, not just a house.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and 2,800 square feet give a growing family real room to spread out — dedicated space for a home office, a playroom, or guests without anyone feeling squeezed. The 1992 build means solid construction with the kind of layout that actually works for daily family life, and having three grocery stores and Cedar Crossing Park all within a mile makes the logistics of family routines significantly easier.

More buyer questions

How far is 318 Rio Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 15 minutes from 318 Rio Drive under normal traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects other parts of Hampton Roads.

How far is 318 Rio Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 8 minutes away, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in the area.

What is the flood zone status for 318 Rio Drive?

Flood zone information for 318 Rio Drive is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions.

Is there an HOA at 318 Rio Drive?

HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents, as community governance can change over time. Your agent can pull the most current information during the due diligence process.

Where are the nearest parks to 318 Rio Drive?

Cedar Crossing Park is the closest green space at 0.6 miles from the front door, offering a convenient outdoor option without needing to drive. Chesapeake also maintains a broader parks system with additional options a short drive away.

Want to know more about 318 Rio Drive or explore other chesapeake bay homes for sale in this corridor? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

VaHome School Score

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.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Las Gaviotas

Las Gaviotas is an established community in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia, set off Cedar Road in the 23322 ZIP code.

$580K

Median sale · 12 mo

$226

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$98K

HH income

88.6%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$3,708/mo

Principal & interest

$3,108

Property tax

$425

Home insurance

$175

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$29

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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$545,000$625,000

The 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.

928 Scenic BLVD · 1.8 mi · 2,637 sqft$569,000 sold 2026-03
1002 Midway DR · 1.9 mi · 2,654 sqft$545,000 sold 2026-08
960 Forest Lakes DR · 1.9 mi · 2,593 sqft$620,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$599,000

Price / Sq Ft

$214

Annual Taxes

$5,100

Monthly Tax

$425

HOA fee

$29 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 31, 2026$599,000
Currently listed$599,000

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:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

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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Questions buyers ask

Is 318 Rio Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cedar Road Elementary (VaHome School Score 8.2/10), Great Bridge Middle (VaHome School Score 9/10), Grassfield (VaHome School Score 8.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 318 Rio Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 318 Rio Dr have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is NA.
When was 318 Rio Dr built?+
It was built in 1992, per the listing record.

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