Why this home stands out
Single-story living is genuinely hard to find at this size in western Chesapeake, and 3604 Bosun Drive delivers it on a quiet residential street with a practical layout that puts all four bedrooms and both baths on one level. The 1964 construction means solid bones, generous room dimensions typical of mid-century builds, and a lot footprint that gives you real outdoor space — all without the stacked-floor compromise of newer townhome-style construction nearby.
AHOY ACRES SOUTH and the Chesapeake real estate market
Bosun Drive sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in Virginia thanks to its low density, strong infrastructure, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The street has the feel of an established, owner-occupied neighborhood — mature trees, set-back homes, and the kind of quiet that comes from decades of the same families putting down roots. Chesapeake itself spans from the North Carolina border all the way to Portsmouth, and this particular pocket puts you squarely in the middle of everything useful: the shipyard corridor to the north, retail along the Western Branch, and green space woven throughout. If you've been browsing open houses chesapeake va to get a feel for what the city offers at different price points and eras, Bosun Drive represents the mid-century single-family stock that still defines much of western Chesapeake's residential character — unpretentious, well-located, and built to last.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 3604 Bosun Drive. Food Lion is half a mile away for full grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven sits just 0.4 miles out for quick stops. When you want to eat out without driving far, Just Say PLS Cafe is only 0.2 miles down the road, and Images Restaurant & Entertainment is 0.3 miles away — a solid neighborhood spot for a proper sit-down meal. Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, a 0.2-mile walk, offers a quiet green space close to home. For fitness, Spirit Enhancers All Stars is under a mile away at 0.8 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about 11 minutes from 3604 Bosun Drive — a commute that genuinely changes daily quality of life. For active-duty households using a VA loan or calculating BAH for the Portsmouth-Chesapeake area, this location puts you close to both installations without paying the premium of in-city Portsmouth addresses. Four bedrooms gives the family room to breathe between deployments and duty rotations.
For first-time buyers
Four bedrooms and two full baths at 1,528 square feet is a strong foothold for a first purchase — enough room to grow without overextending. The single-story layout means no stairs to worry about, and the 1964 build gives you the kind of room proportions that newer entry-level construction rarely matches. If you've been exploring houses in chesapeake va for sale and wondering where the value still lives, western Chesapeake's mid-century neighborhoods are worth a serious look.
More buyer questions
How far is 3604 Bosun Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 11 minutes from 3604 Bosun Drive under normal traffic conditions. The route runs north through Portsmouth, making it one of the more direct shipyard commutes available from western Chesapeake.
How far is 3604 Bosun Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also about 11 minutes away, making this address a practical choice for medical command personnel and their families who need reliable access to both installations.
What is the flood zone status for 3604 Bosun Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
Is there a homeowners association at 3604 Bosun Drive?
Based on available records, this property does not carry an HOA, which means no association dues or deed restrictions tied to a governing body — though you should confirm this detail during the due-diligence period of any transaction.
What grocery and dining options are closest to 3604 Bosun Drive?
Food Lion is the nearest full-service grocery store at just 0.5 miles, and Just Say PLS Cafe is a short 0.2-mile walk for a meal without getting in the car. Images Restaurant & Entertainment rounds out the immediate dining options at 0.3 miles.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out to get a straight answer on anything 3604 Bosun Drive, from comparable sales to VA loan logistics.
