5036 Queen St, Chesapeake, VA 23321

Why this home stands out

New construction in an established Western Branch neighborhood is genuinely rare, and 5036 Queen Street delivers it: five true bedrooms, a half-bath for guests, and 2,302 square feet of thoughtfully laid-out living space — all finished in 2024. You get the reliability of modern systems, current building codes, and a fresh warranty window without the wait of a build-to-order timeline. The 0.17-acre lot gives you a real yard without an overwhelming maintenance commitment.

WESTERN BRANCH and the Chesapeake real estate market

Western Branch is one of Chesapeake's most established communities on the western side of the city, known for its tree-lined streets, strong civic identity, and easy access to both Interstate 664 and Route 17. The neighborhood carries a genuine small-town feel while sitting inside a city of nearly 250,000 people — that balance is hard to find. Residents here tend to put down roots, and the mix of longtime homeowners and newer families gives Queen Street a settled, welcoming energy. Chesapeake itself consistently ranks among Virginia's safest and most livable cities, with low density, generous green space, and a tax base that funds well-maintained infrastructure. For anyone comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake, the western side of the city often surprises people with how quickly it connects to Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the broader Hampton Roads metro via the bridge-tunnel and interstate corridors.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Queen Street. Food Lion is 0.8 miles out for grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven is under a mile when you need a quick coffee. If you'd rather linger, Little Bean Play Cafe — also 0.9 miles — is a local favorite that doubles as a play space for younger kids. Dinner options range from Simmydee African Spice (0.5 mi) to Il Paesano: Pizza & Pasta and Lucky Strike Western Branch, both under a mile. Pughsville Park is just 0.3 miles away for a morning walk or an afternoon with the kids, and Hunter's Cove Park is a mile out for more open space. For fitness, Taylor Bend Family YMCA and Kelli's Dance Explosion are both within 0.9 miles.

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