Why this home stands out
Half an acre of private yard, nearly 4,800 square feet of living space, and five true bedrooms with four and a half baths — that combination is genuinely hard to find in western Chesapeake without jumping to a much larger price tier. The 2003 construction means solid bones and layouts designed for how modern families actually live, with room for a home office, a guest suite, and still space left over.
MIARS PLANTATION and the Chesapeake real estate market
Miars Plantation sits in the Western Branch corridor of Chesapeake — one of the city's most consistently popular pockets for families who want suburban breathing room without sacrificing convenience. Streets here are quiet and tree-lined, lots are generous, and neighbors tend to put down roots. The community has an established, mature feel that newer subdivisions simply haven't had time to develop yet. Chesapeake itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, and realtors in chesapeake va will tell you that Western Branch consistently ranks among its most sought-after areas — a reputation built on good infrastructure, accessible commutes, and a genuine sense of place. The city sits at the crossroads of Hampton Roads, giving residents easy reach to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach without the density of living inside any of them.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Tartan Arch. Crossings at Western Branch Park is just 0.2 miles away — a quick walk for morning exercise or an afternoon with kids. Food Lion covers everyday grocery runs at 0.4 miles, and Walmart Supercenter is under a mile for bigger stock-ups. When you'd rather someone else cook, Number One Chinese Restaurant, El Puente Mexican Grill, and Sal's NY Pizza are all within 0.4 miles. Little Bean Play Cafe is a 0.3-mile hop for coffee, and Taylor Bend Family YMCA at 0.5 miles makes staying active easy. Hunter's Cove Park adds another green-space option just 0.7 miles out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 11 minutes away, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 13 — both well within the range most military families target when using BAH to maximize their housing budget. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property at this size and price tier, and the five-bedroom floor plan handles PCS moves with ease, whether you're arriving with a full household or expecting family to visit.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current home and are searching for homes in chesapeake that actually give every family member their own space, 4423 Tartan Arch answers that call. Five bedrooms and four and a half baths means no one is sharing unless they want to. The half-acre lot adds outdoor room that townhomes and smaller suburban lots simply can't match — space for a playset, a garden, a firepit, or all three.
More buyer questions
How far is 4423 Tartan Arch from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 11 minutes by car from 4423 Tartan Arch, making it one of the closer large residential options to that installation. The route is straightforward along Western Branch roads with no significant traffic chokepoints for most of the day.
How far is 4423 Tartan Arch from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly 13 minutes from this address under normal traffic conditions. That puts it well within the commute range most military and medical staff target when choosing where to live in the region.
What is the lot size at 4423 Tartan Arch?
The lot measures 0.56 acres — just over half an acre — which is notably larger than most comparable homes in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. It provides meaningful private outdoor space front and back.
Is 4423 Tartan Arch in an HOA community?
Miars Plantation does have a homeowners association. HOA fee amounts are not listed here, but your agent can pull the current dues and governing documents as part of any due diligence process.
Does 4423 Tartan Arch have a flood zone concern?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Your agent can also walk you through what any designation means practically for insurance and financing.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Miars Plantation and the Western Branch market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or ask any questions about 4423 Tartan Arch.
