Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms under one roof is the headline, but the half-bath on the main level and three full baths spread across 2,528 square feet is what makes daily logistics actually work for a large household. Built in 1970, the home carries the solid construction of that era — larger lot footprints, real room dimensions, and a crescent street that keeps cut-through traffic minimal. That combination of size, layout, and location is genuinely hard to replicate at this zip code.
SILVERWOOD and the Chesapeake real estate market
Mapleton Crescent sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 — a part of the city where the streets curve gently, mature trees line the sidewalks, and neighbors tend to stay for years. Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and this corner of it has a distinctly suburban, unhurried feel that newer master-planned communities often try to manufacture. If you've been searching homes for sale chesapeake va 23320 or the surrounding zip codes, you'll find that 23321 offers comparable character with slightly less competition. The city of Chesapeake itself delivers strong infrastructure — well-maintained roads, accessible parks, and a local government known for fiscal stability. Western Chesapeake also puts you within a short drive of the Western Branch corridor, where everyday errands are straightforward without requiring a highway run.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. A short drive puts you at Western Branch-area grocery stores, pharmacies, and casual dining without fighting city-center traffic. Chesapeake City Park, one of the region's largest municipal green spaces, is close enough for weekend mornings without planning. For coffee before a commute, local cafés along the Western Branch Boulevard corridor cover you. Portsmouth's waterfront dining and shopping is roughly 15 minutes southeast, and the broader Hampton Roads retail and restaurant scene — including Chesapeake Square and Greenbrier — stays within a comfortable 20-minute reach.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is eight minutes away, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is eleven — two installations that cover a wide range of ratings and commands. A VA loan pairs naturally with a five-bedroom footprint, giving a military household room for a home office, a dedicated guest room, or space for family visiting during deployment transitions. Chesapeake's western corridor is a proven address for service members who want a short commute and a stable neighborhood.
For families upgrading
Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space — and then some. Whether that's a dedicated homework room, a guest suite for visiting family, or a flex space that grows with your kids, 2,528 square feet gives you real options. The crescent street keeps the front yard calm, and the 1970s-era lot sizes tend to run deeper than what newer subdivisions offer, so outdoor space is part of the package too.
More buyer questions
How far is 3316 Mapleton Crescent from NSA Northwest Annex?
The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in Chesapeake's 23321 zip code.
How far is 3316 Mapleton Crescent from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about eleven minutes by car, a commute that works well for medical staff and Navy personnel assigned there.
Is 3316 Mapleton Crescent in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check there for the most accurate designation.
What is the lot and street situation like on Mapleton Crescent?
Mapleton Crescent is a curved residential street, which naturally limits through traffic and gives the block a quieter feel than a standard grid street — a meaningful quality-of-life detail for households with kids or pets.
Does 3316 Mapleton Crescent have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details section; if an association is in place, governing documents are available upon request through the listing contact.
Want to walk through 3316 Mapleton Crescent or talk through how it fits your timeline? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out and let's set something up.
