Why this home stands out
What sets 640 Sweet Leaf Place apart is its rare combination of size and location. At nearly 1,924 square feet, this 2005-built home delivers genuine room to spread out — three bedrooms, two full baths, and a half bath — while sitting literally one minute from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake. That kind of proximity to a duty station, inside a well-established Chesapeake community, is genuinely hard to find.
NORTH TRAIL and the Chesapeake real estate market
Sweet Leaf Place sits within Chesapeake, Virginia — one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast and consistently ranked among the safest and most livable in the Hampton Roads region. The surrounding area has the feel of a quiet residential pocket: streets are calm, neighbors tend to stay a while, and the pace is noticeably slower than the busier corridors nearby. Chesapeake strikes a balance that's hard to replicate — suburban breathing room without the long commutes, green space woven between well-kept neighborhoods, and a city government that invests heavily in infrastructure and parks. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is just a short drive south, giving outdoor enthusiasts a genuinely wild escape. Everyday conveniences — groceries, pharmacies, dining, and fitness options — are all within easy reach, making daily life here low-friction and practical.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Sweet Leaf Place. Grocery runs, coffee stops, and pharmacy pickups are all within a few minutes by car. The broader Chesapeake Greenbrier corridor puts a wide range of dining and retail within a 10-minute radius. For outdoor time, Northwest River Park and the trails around the Great Dismal Swamp offer serious green space without a long drive. Commuters heading to Norfolk Naval Shipyard are looking at roughly 13 minutes on a typical day — a workable drive that keeps you well clear of the densest Hampton Roads traffic patterns.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
If you're stationed at USCG Finance Center Chesapeake, it doesn't get more convenient than this — one minute from the gate. Families using a VA loan will find that 1,924 square feet, three bedrooms, and 2.1 baths checks a lot of boxes. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is 13 minutes away, so dual-military households or future reassignments have solid coverage too.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and nearly 1,924 square feet give a growing family real room to breathe — separate spaces for work, play, and rest without everyone on top of each other. The 2005 construction means you're starting with modern bones: updated systems, sensible layouts, and none of the maintenance surprises that come with older homes. Chesapeake's calm residential character makes it a place families genuinely put down roots.
More buyer questions
How far is 640 Sweet Leaf Place from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
About one minute by car — the Finance Center is essentially at the end of the street. It's one of the closest residential addresses you'll find to that installation.
How far is 640 Sweet Leaf Place from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 13 minutes away under normal traffic conditions, making this a practical option for Shipyard personnel who prefer living in Chesapeake.
What is the square footage and layout of 640 Sweet Leaf Place?
The home offers 1,924 square feet across a 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath floor plan built in 2005 — a size that works well for small families, roommates, or anyone who wants a dedicated home office.
Is 640 Sweet Leaf Place in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What is the Chesapeake neighborhood like around Sweet Leaf Place?
The surrounding area is a quiet, established residential community with low through-traffic, well-maintained streets, and easy access to Chesapeake's broader network of parks, retail, and dining within a short drive.
Want to know more about 640 Sweet Leaf Place or explore comparable homes in Chesapeake? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything.
