Why this home stands out
What sets 604 Fife St apart is that lot. At 0.41 acres, you're getting outdoor room that's genuinely hard to find at this price point in western Chesapeake — space for a garden, a fire pit, a playset, or simply breathing room between you and the neighbors. The 1968 construction means solid bones and a floor plan that puts four real bedrooms under one roof without the cramped feel of newer, smaller builds.
DRUM CREEK FARMS and the Chesapeake real estate market
Drum Creek Farms sits in the Western Branch corridor of Chesapeake — one of the city's most established residential pockets, where lots run large and the streets stay quiet. The neighborhood has a settled, unhurried character: mature trees, single-family homes with actual yards, and neighbors who've been around long enough to wave hello. It's the kind of place that feels like a real community rather than a development. Chesapeake itself is the second-largest city by land area in Virginia, and Western Branch puts you near the geographic heart of it — close to everything without the congestion of the waterfront districts. If you've been browsing houses for sale chesapeake and wondering which part of the city actually delivers on the promise of space and convenience together, Western Branch consistently delivers. The city is served by its own independent school system, its own utilities, and a parks network that keeps expanding.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 604 Fife St. A Walmart Supercenter is just 0.6 miles away, and a Target Grocery sits 0.8 miles out — so a full week's shopping takes minutes, not a trip across town. Dunkin' is half a mile away for the morning routine, and dinner options cluster nearby too: Buffet City and Japan Samurai are both within 0.5 miles. For fitness, Your Time Fitness and 2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness are both under half a mile. Families will appreciate FunVille Playground and Cafe just 0.6 miles out. Western Branch Dog Park (0.6 mi), Hunter's Cove Park (0.7 mi), and Western Branch Softball Fields (0.9 mi) round out the outdoor options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is a 13-minute drive from 604 Fife St, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is 14 minutes out — both well within the range that makes daily commuting manageable. A VA loan can make a property like this more accessible than many buyers expect, and the BAH rates for this zip code tend to align well with Western Branch home values. Four bedrooms gives you the flexibility to accommodate a growing family or a home office.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, two full baths, and nearly half an acre — 604 Fife St is built for the stage of life where you need more room to spread out. The lot alone is a rare find in this part of Chesapeake, giving kids genuine outdoor space and adults room for weekend projects. Drum Creek Farms has the established, stable feel that families tend to stay in for years, and the Western Branch location keeps you close to parks, grocery stores, and fitness options without sacrificing that suburban breathing room.
More buyer questions
How far is 604 Fife St from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 13 minutes from 604 Fife St under typical traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter military commutes you'll find in western Chesapeake.
How far is 604 Fife St from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 14 minutes away, making 604 Fife St a practical choice for personnel assigned there. The route primarily runs through surface streets and avoids the worst of Hampton Roads bridge traffic.
What is the Drum Creek Farms neighborhood like?
Drum Creek Farms is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, characterized by larger lots, mature landscaping, and single-family homes built primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. It has a settled, community-oriented feel.
Is 604 Fife St in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for 604 Fife St is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood designations in Chesapeake can vary block by block.
Are there parks near 604 Fife St?
Yes — Western Branch Dog Park is 0.6 miles away, Hunter's Cove Park is 0.7 miles out, and Western Branch Softball Fields are less than a mile from the front door. Outdoor recreation is genuinely convenient from this address.
Want to know more about 604 Fife St or explore other properties in Drum Creek Farms and Western Branch? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through everything this address has to offer.
