Why this home stands out
What sets 4348 Stafford Drive apart is its tight combination of military proximity and walkable daily life. NSA Northwest Annex is an 8-minute drive, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is 12 minutes out, and a solid cluster of grocery options, casual dining, fitness studios, and a neighborhood park all land within a mile. For a modestly sized home, the location does a lot of heavy lifting.
SILVERWOOD and the Chesapeake real estate market
SILVERWOOD is a quietly established residential pocket in western Chesapeake — the kind of neighborhood where streets are familiar and neighbors tend to stick around. The homes here date largely from the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, giving the area a settled, mature feel without the formality of newer master-planned communities. Sidewalks and short blocks make it easy to get around on foot, and Dunedin Park is less than half a mile away for weekend mornings or after-work walks. If you've been browsing homes for sale in chesapeake va 23321, SILVERWOOD offers a grounded alternative to the newer subdivisions further south — closer to the water crossings, closer to the bases, and with a neighborhood character that's already fully formed. Chesapeake as a whole brings the advantages of a large independent city: lower density than Norfolk or Virginia Beach, strong infrastructure, and easy access to all points across Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from Stafford Drive. Grocery Outlet, Royal Farms, and Dollar General are all within 0.7 miles for quick stock-ups. When you'd rather someone else do the cooking, La Familia and La Salvadoreña Restaurant are both 0.4 miles away, and Waffle House is right there too. Morning coffee runs are covered by Dunkin' at 0.5 miles and Wawa at 0.7 miles, with McDonald's even closer at 0.4 miles. Fitness options are equally well-distributed — Roaming Yoga VA LLC, Full Potential Fitness and Wellness, and Planet Fitness are all under a mile. Dunedin Park rounds out the picture at just 0.4 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is an 8-minute drive from 4348 Stafford Drive, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 12 minutes out — making this address a practical fit for service members at either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and BAH rates in the Chesapeake area are well-suited to this price tier. Short commutes leave more time for everything else.
For first-time buyers
For a first home, 4348 Stafford Drive checks the boxes that matter most: a manageable footprint at 1,268 square feet, a location where you can walk to food and a park, and proximity to two major military installations if you're connected to that community. SILVERWOOD is a stable, low-drama neighborhood — exactly the kind of place where first-time ownership feels like a smart, low-stress start.
More buyer questions
How far is 4348 Stafford Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 8 minutes by car from 4348 Stafford Drive, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in western Chesapeake.
How far is 4348 Stafford Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly 12 minutes away, accessible via the Western Freeway corridor without needing to cross the busiest Hampton Roads chokepoints during most commute windows.
What is the SILVERWOOD neighborhood like in Chesapeake?
SILVERWOOD is a mature, established neighborhood in western Chesapeake with homes primarily built in the late 1970s and 1980s, offering a quiet residential feel with walkable access to nearby parks, dining, and daily conveniences.
Is 4348 Stafford Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 4348 Stafford Drive have an HOA?
SILVERWOOD does not carry a mandatory HOA, which means no association dues or use restrictions tied to that structure — though it's always worth confirming current status during the transaction process.
Ready to take a closer look at 4348 Stafford Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.
