Why this home stands out
What sets 509 Southfield Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,600 feet across four bedrooms — and a location that genuinely earns the word convenient. You're under a mile from multiple grocery options, a handful of local restaurants, three fitness studios, and green space. For a home built in 1972, the lot and floor plan give you real room to live, not just exist.
WILSON HEIGHTS and the Chesapeake real estate market
Southfield Drive sits in a well-established residential pocket of Chesapeake, one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast. Chesapeake has a reputation for quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods that feel suburban without being remote — and this part of the city fits that description well. Streets here have a settled, mature character: older trees, established yards, and neighbors who tend to stick around. The city of Chesapeake itself spans from the North Carolina border up through the Great Dismal Swamp and into the busy commercial corridors along Battlefield Boulevard and Greenbrier. That range means you get genuine breathing room at home while staying connected to shopping, dining, and employment. City services, infrastructure, and parks are well-funded, and the overall quality of life in Chesapeake consistently ranks among the highest in Hampton Roads.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from Southfield Drive. Kitty Kingdom Cat Café, RISE Personal Training, and Burn Boot Camp are all within 0.3 miles — coffee and a workout before 8 a.m. is genuinely doable. Peking and Great Pizza Co. are just 0.4 miles out when dinner plans fall apart. Mister Jim's, Savor, and Amazing Glazed round out the dining and café options within 0.6 miles. Grocery runs are easy with Kroger and a Walmart Neighborhood Market both sitting at 0.8 miles. For outdoor time, Judge Eileen Olds Courtyard Park is half a mile away, Bells Mill Park is 0.7 miles, and Wildcat Park is just under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly seven minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 17 minutes — a realistic daily commute by Hampton Roads standards. A VA loan can make a four-bedroom home like this one a straightforward path to ownership, and the extra square footage gives military families the flexibility to set up a dedicated workspace or guest room for visiting family.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,600 square feet give a growing family real options — a dedicated home office, a playroom, or space for extended family visits without anyone feeling crowded. The mature neighborhood setting in Chesapeake means kids have parks within walking distance, and parents have groceries and fitness studios close enough to make the daily routine feel manageable rather than exhausting.
More buyer questions
How far is 509 Southfield Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 17 minutes from 509 Southfield Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids the most congested corridors in Hampton Roads.
How far is 509 Southfield Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about seven minutes away, making it one of the closest major installations to this address in the region.
What is the lot and property type at 509 Southfield Drive?
509 Southfield Drive is a single-family residential property built in 1972, offering four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,600 square feet of living space in an established Chesapeake neighborhood.
Is 509 Southfield Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 509 Southfield Drive is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 509 Southfield Drive?
Kroger and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are both within 0.8 miles of 509 Southfield Drive, making routine grocery runs quick and convenient.
Want to know more about 509 Southfield Drive or Chesapeake homes in this price range? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
