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ChesapeakeBOWERS HILL4809 Sondej Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636984 · record updated Jul 13, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$240,000
46days on market

4809 Sondej Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23321

ActiveLand and Farms · BOWERS HILL

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Western Branch school zoned 6 acre parcel ready for you to build your dream home. NO Hoa fees or rules. Seller will provide survey just recently done and a copy of perk test for approved offers only. Non conforming septic systems can be used, and you will need to dig a private deep water well. Listing agent can provide some options for septic and local well companies, along with local builders and land lenders. Enjoy the privacy of "country style" living while being minutes from interstate access. Centrally located between Va Beach and Suffolk. This land was just appraised in January of 2026.

Listing courtesy of LeAnn Amory · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10636984

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Six acres of open land in Chesapeake's Bowers Hill area — a rare, large parcel inside city limits with quick access to two major military installations and Interstate 664, offering genuine flexibility for buyers with a vision.

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Why this home stands out

Six-acre parcels inside Chesapeake city limits don't come along often. Whether you're thinking a custom home with room to breathe, a small hobby farm, or simply land to hold while the surrounding area continues to grow, 4809 Sondej Ave gives you options that a typical subdivision lot simply cannot. The combination of acreage, city services proximity, and dual-base access is genuinely uncommon in this zip code.

BOWERS HILL and the Chesapeake real estate market

Bowers Hill sits at one of the most strategically connected corners of Chesapeake — where Interstate 664, Route 17, and the Military Highway corridor all converge. That means you're never far from anything, yet the land itself still feels open and unhurried. Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire United States, and Bowers Hill captures that spacious character while keeping you tethered to every convenience the region offers. Buyers searching for homes for sale in chesapeake virginia often overlook this western pocket of the city, which is exactly what makes it interesting — less competition, more land, and a quieter pace than the denser eastern neighborhoods. The area has a working, unpretentious personality: neighbors here tend to know each other, and the land-use mix of residential and light commercial gives the corridor an honest, grounded feel.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are closer than the acreage might suggest. Frank's Restaurant and Frank's Truck Stop, both within 0.6 miles, are longtime local fixtures along the Route 17 corridor — the kind of no-frills spots where locals actually eat. Interstate 664 puts you inside the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel network and connects you northward toward Portsmouth and Norfolk within minutes. The broader Chesapeake retail and grocery belt along Route 17 and Western Branch Road is a short drive, and both Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are reachable in roughly 16 minutes.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are each about 16 minutes from 4809 Sondej Ave — a commute that works well across most duty schedules. A VA loan can be a strong tool for land purchases when paired with a construction loan, making this kind of acreage more accessible than many active-duty families realize. Bowers Hill's location near I-664 also keeps multiple bases within reasonable range for dual-military households.

For buyers drawn to character

If your idea of the right property involves space to design from scratch — a custom home, a workshop, a garden that actually has room to grow — six acres in Bowers Hill is a canvas worth taking seriously. There's no subdivision aesthetic to conform to, no postage-stamp yard, and no compromising on layout. You're building something that reflects exactly what you want, on land that gives you the room to do it.

More buyer questions

How far is 4809 Sondej Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 16 minutes from this address under typical traffic conditions. The I-664 corridor makes the commute predictable for most shift schedules.

How far is 4809 Sondej Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also roughly 16 minutes away, following the same western Chesapeake route toward Portsmouth via I-664 and Route 17.

What can you build on a 6-acre parcel in Chesapeake's Bowers Hill area?

Permitted uses depend on the parcel's current zoning designation, which you can verify through Chesapeake's Department of Development and Permits. Many buyers in this corridor pursue single-family residential construction, agricultural uses, or a combination of both.

Is 4809 Sondej Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is determined by FEMA mapping and should be confirmed through an official flood determination — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for current zone information.

Are there utilities already on the property at 4809 Sondej Ave?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric service — should be confirmed directly with the City of Chesapeake and the relevant utility providers before making any development plans.

Curious whether this parcel fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Bowers Hill and can walk you through zoning, utilities, and next steps.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,082/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636984

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
6.0000
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
BOWERS HILL
Zoning
A1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Dock Landing

Dock Landing is a residential community in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, Virginia, centered along Dock Landing Road in the 23321 ZIP code.

$536K

Median sale · 12 mo

$222

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

0

For sale now

$169K

HH income

95.3%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,572/mo

Principal & interest

$1,245

Property tax

$257

Home insurance

$70

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$240,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$3,082

Monthly Tax

$257

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.28%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$240,000
Price reducedJul 13, 2026$240,000−$10,000
Currently listed$240,000

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

46 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 4809 Sondej Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Edwin W. Chittum Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), Jolliff Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Western Branch. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 4809 Sondej Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 4809 Sondej Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of LeAnn Amory · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10636984

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4809 Sondej Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 · MLS #10636984 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.