Why this home stands out
Homes this old are genuinely rare in Chesapeake's 23321 zip code, and that age tells a story you can feel in the bones of the structure. At 1,668 square feet, there's real room to live without the sprawl that makes newer builds feel impersonal. The Taylor Road address also sits at a quiet crossroads between two military installations and a walkable cluster of restaurants, parks, and fitness options — a combination that's harder to find than it looks.
WESTERN BRANCH and the Chesapeake real estate market
Taylor Road sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in Virginia. This part of town has an unhurried, established feel — tree-lined streets, older homes with real lot depth, and neighbors who tend to stick around. The Western Branch corridor runs nearby, giving the area a suburban backbone without the cookie-cutter sameness of newer master-planned communities. Chesapeake itself spans more than 350 square miles, but this corner of it keeps things human-scaled. You're close enough to Portsmouth and Suffolk to have options, yet far enough from the waterfront density of Norfolk or Virginia Beach to enjoy genuine breathing room. For anyone comparing Chesapeake homes for sale across the region, the western side of the city offers a distinct character — quieter, greener, and anchored by long-established residential streets.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from Taylor Road. Waffle House, Sakura Sushi and Grill, and Sonic Drive-In are all within three-tenths of a mile — breakfast, sushi, and a quick drive-through covered before you've left the neighborhood. Coffee is just as close: McDonald's is 0.4 miles, and both Wawa and Dunkin' land at 0.5. Grocery runs are easy with Royal Farms, Dollar General, and Grocery Outlet all under a mile. Dunedin Park is a 0.3-mile walk when you need fresh air. For fitness, Roaming Yoga VA LLC is 0.4 miles, Full Potential Fitness and Wellness is 0.8, and Planet Fitness rounds things out at 0.9.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is nine minutes from the front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is twelve — two of the region's key installations within a short commute. VA loan eligibility makes a century-old home like this one surprisingly accessible, and the Western Branch area gives military households a stable, community-rooted place to land between deployments or duty station changes.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been scrolling past identical floor plans and vinyl-clad exteriors, 4245 Taylor Road is a different conversation entirely. A 1900 build in this condition is a genuine artifact — the kind of address that rewards buyers who value history, proportion, and a home that already has a personality before you unpack a single box.
More buyer questions
How far is 4245 Taylor Road from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately nine minutes from the property by car. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about twelve minutes, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation.
What zip code does 4245 Taylor Road fall in?
The property is in the 23321 zip code, which covers the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23321 will find this part of the city offers an established, lower-density residential character compared to Chesapeake's eastern corridors.
Is 4245 Taylor Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood designations in Chesapeake can vary block by block.
What is the square footage and layout of the home?
The home offers 1,668 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one and a half baths. Built in 1900, the layout reflects the proportions and room structure of early twentieth-century residential construction.
Are there parks or green spaces near 4245 Taylor Road?
Dunedin Park is just 0.3 miles away — an easy walk for morning routines or afternoon downtime. The broader Western Branch area also has pockets of green space woven through its residential streets.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get a straight answer on anything this page didn't cover — they're happy to help.
