517 New Zealand Rch, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Why this home stands out

What sets 517 New Zealand Road apart is the combination of genuine square footage — 3,000 feet across four bedrooms and three full baths — and a location that feels removed from the noise while keeping everyday errands close. Two parks are within a half-mile, a pilates studio is two blocks away, and fresh produce is less than a mile down the road. That's a rare daily-life equation in the 23322 corridor.

CAROON FARMS and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the 23322 zip code sits in its southwestern reach — the part of the city where lot sizes breathe, traffic thins out, and neighbors actually know each other. This stretch of New Zealand Road has a low-key, established character: mature trees, a mix of homes from the 1980s and 1990s, and a pace that feels intentional rather than sleepy. You're not far from the Great Dismal Swamp corridor, which gives the area a green, almost rural backdrop without sacrificing access to the rest of Hampton Roads. Families comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake often land here because the city delivers strong infrastructure — its own school system, fire and rescue, and utilities — while the southwest quadrant offers the breathing room that closer-in neighborhoods simply can't match. It's the kind of address that rewards people who want space and proximity at the same time.

What's nearby

Daily errands are low-effort from 517 New Zealand Road. CoreForge Pilates is just 0.2 miles away — practically walkable — and Handsprings, Etc. adds another fitness option at 0.8 miles. For fresh groceries, 3W's Farm Market is 0.9 miles down the road, a genuine local alternative to big-box grocery runs. When you want to get outside, Etheridge Lakes Park (0.5 mi) and Emerald Lakes Park (0.6 mi) give you two distinct green spaces within a short drive or bike ride. The everyday rhythm here is genuinely convenient.

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