Why this home stands out
Built in 2007, this home offers the kind of practical floor plan that actually works for everyday life — four bedrooms, a half bath on the main level, and enough square footage to give everyone their own space without feeling spread thin. The Western Branch area of Chesapeake is a quiet, established part of the city where neighbors tend to stick around, streets stay calm, and daily errands are genuinely walkable from your front door.
WESTERN BRANCH and the Chesapeake real estate market
5104 York Street sits in the Western Branch corridor of Chesapeake, one of the city's most reliably livable areas. Chesapeake is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and Western Branch captures what makes it appealing — suburban calm without the isolation, with real infrastructure around you. Streets here are tree-lined and low-traffic, and the surrounding community has a settled, long-term feel. If you've been browsing open houses chesapeake va to get a feel for the market, Western Branch tends to show well because the homes are well-maintained and the area has aged gracefully since its development boom in the early 2000s. Chesapeake as a whole offers no city income tax, strong public services, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region via I-664 and Route 17. Whether you're commuting north toward Portsmouth or south toward Suffolk, the location keeps your options open.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life is genuinely convenient from York Street. Pughsville Park is just 0.5 miles away, and Hunter's Cove Park is only 0.6 miles — both solid options for morning walks or afternoon outdoor time. Food Lion is 0.8 miles out for grocery runs, and when you'd rather not cook, Sal's NY Pizza, El Puente Mexican Grill, and Lucky Strike Western Branch are all within 0.8 miles. Little Bean Play Cafe is a great nearby coffee stop, and a 7-Eleven is less than a mile away for quick grabs. Kelli's Dance Explosion rounds out the local scene for families with kids in activities.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is about 12 minutes from the front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is roughly 15 minutes out — making 5104 York Street a genuinely practical choice for military households. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and BAH rates in the Hampton Roads area align well with Western Branch price points. Four bedrooms means room to grow, and the neighborhood's stability makes PCS transitions easier.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 1,846 square feet give a growing family real room to breathe — a dedicated space for each kid, a proper half bath on the main level so mornings don't turn into a traffic jam, and two full baths upstairs. Add two parks within walking distance and a cluster of family-friendly restaurants and activities nearby, and the daily rhythm here tends to feel less like logistics and more like just living.
More buyer questions
How far is 5104 York Street from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 12 minutes from 5104 York Street by car. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the heavy Hampton Roads bridge-tunnel traffic.
How far is 5104 York Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 15 minutes away, making it a reasonable daily commute for medical staff or personnel assigned there.
What is the flood risk at 5104 York Street?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.
Is there an HOA at 5104 York Street?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed with the listing agent or through current public records, as community association structures can change over time.
Where are the nearest parks to 5104 York Street?
Pughsville Park is about 0.5 miles away and Hunter's Cove Park is roughly 0.6 miles — both are easily walkable or bikeable from the front door.
Want to see 5104 York Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Western Branch well — reach out and let's set up a time.
