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ChesapeakePLUMMER PLANTATION505 Amster Ln✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634790 · record updated Jun 24, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
505 Amster LN, CHESAPEAKE VA 23322 - Main photo
$312,000
$259 / sqft · est. $1,949/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,206sqft
15days on market

505 Amster Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23322

SoldResidential · built 1962 · PLUMMER PLANTATION

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming ranch-style home in Chesapeake's Deep Creek North! Welcome to 505 Amster Lane — a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on a spacious quarter-acre lot in a quiet, established neighborhood. This 1,206 sq ft property offers convenient single-level living with laminate, carpet, ceramic, and vinyl flooring throughout. The updated kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Enjoy year-round comfort with a heat pump/gas heating system and central air cooling. Step outside to a rear deck overlooking a wooded backdrop, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A detached oversized 1-car garage offers additional storage, and the fenced backyard provides plenty of outdoor space. Additional features include an attic with attic fan, storage shed, breakfast area, and utility room. Conveniently located near Deep Creek schools, shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Connected to city water and sewer. Don't miss this well-cared-for home in an established Chesapeake neighborhood!

Listing courtesy of Rodney Fentress · Rodney Fentress Real Estate · REIN MLS #10634790

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 505 Amster Lane — a 1962 single-family home in Chesapeake, Virginia offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 1,206 square feet of comfortable living space. Two military installations sit just 12 minutes away, and a pair of scenic parks are practically at your doorstep.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 505 Amster Lane apart is its rare combination of quick access to two major installations and genuine outdoor character right outside the door. The Observation Platform is a short 0.2-mile walk away, and Deep Creek Lock Park sits just 0.4 miles down the road — giving this address a connection to Chesapeake's waterway heritage that most homes in the zip code simply can't match.

PLUMMER PLANTATION and the Chesapeake real estate market

505 Amster Lane sits in Chesapeake, Virginia — one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast and a place where suburban comfort and natural scenery genuinely coexist. The surrounding area carries the quiet, established character of a mid-century neighborhood: mature trees, modest lot sizes, and streets where neighbors tend to know each other. Chesapeake draws buyers who want space without sacrificing convenience, and this corner of the city delivers on both counts. If you've been browsing open houses chesapeake va to get a feel for what the market looks like here, this address gives you a solid benchmark for what early-1960s construction in a well-located pocket of the city actually offers. The city's network of parks and waterways weaves through the broader area, and that outdoor identity is very much present at this address.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Food Lion and Dollar General are both under a mile away for grocery runs, and a Starbucks Coffee Company sits just 0.8 miles out for your morning routine. Red Robin is close by at 0.8 miles when you want a casual dinner without the drive. The Observation Platform is a genuine highlight — just 0.2 miles away, it offers a quick escape to open water views. Deep Creek Lock Park at 0.4 miles and the Izzak Walton Campfire Ring at 0.7 miles round out a strong lineup of green space within easy reach.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake are both roughly 12 minutes from the front door — a commute that makes a real difference in daily quality of life. A VA loan can make this kind of well-located, modestly sized home especially accessible, and BAH rates in the Hampton Roads area tend to align well with what this part of Chesapeake offers.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring houses for sale in chesapeake va 23320 for the first time, 505 Amster Lane is a grounded starting point. The 1,206-square-foot footprint is manageable, the 1962 construction means solid bones, and the proximity to parks and everyday conveniences means you're not trading lifestyle for affordability.

More buyer questions

How far is 505 Amster Lane from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 12 minutes from 505 Amster Lane under typical traffic conditions. That's a straightforward daily commute for active-duty personnel and civilian workers at the yard.

How far is 505 Amster Lane from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is also about 12 minutes away, making this address a practical fit for Coast Guard personnel assigned there.

What parks are near 505 Amster Lane?

The Observation Platform is just 0.2 miles away, Deep Creek Lock Park is 0.4 miles out, and the Izzak Walton Campfire Ring is 0.7 miles from the address — all accessible without getting on a highway.

Is 505 Amster Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for this property.

What is the square footage and layout of 505 Amster Lane?

The home offers 1,206 square feet of living space across a 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout, built in 1962 as a single-family residential property in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Want to know more about 505 Amster Lane or the surrounding area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out anytime.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1962

Price / sqft

$259

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,872/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634790

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,206
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Converted Gar, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PLUMMER PLANTATION
Zoning
R10S
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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 A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Deep Creek

Deep Creek is a residential neighborhood located in Chesapeake, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and established community character.

$396K

Median sale · 12 mo

$230

Sold $/sq ft

24d

Days on market

23

For sale now

$119K

HH income

85.2%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,949/mo

Principal & interest

$1,619

Property tax

$239

Home insurance

$91

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

Asking vs. assessment

110% of $284,400

City assessment record · taxes $2,872/yr

Land share of assessed value

49% — $140,000

Improvements $144,400 · assessor record ✓

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.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$151,600$415,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

512 Wooten LN · 0 mi · 1,286 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-06
448 Plummer DR · 0.1 mi · 1,126 sqft$365,000 sold 2026-02
2301 Gates LNDG · 0.6 mi · 1,201 sqft$391,100 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$312,000

Price / Sq Ft

$259

Annual Taxes

$2,872

Monthly Tax

$239

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.92%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 10, 2026$312,000
Price increasedJun 25, 2026$312,000+$2,100
SoldJun 24, 2026$312,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

10% above assessment

Total Assessed

$284,400

Land

$140,000

Improvement

$144,400

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 505 Amster Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Deep Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Deep Creek Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Deep Creek (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 505 Amster Ln 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.
Are there parks near 505 Amster Ln?+
Observation Platform is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 505 Amster Ln?+
Dollar General is about 0.9 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.7 mi).
Does 505 Amster Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 505 Amster Ln built?+
It was built in 1962, per the listing record.

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 Rodney Fentress · Rodney Fentress Real Estate · REIN MLS #10634790

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505 Amster Ln, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10634790 · 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.