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ChesapeakeELIZABETH RIVER TER701 Sparrow Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636797 · record updated Jun 30, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$367,500
$319 / sqft · est. $2,217/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,152sqft
33days on market

701 Sparrow Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23325

ActiveResidential · built 1956 · ELIZABETH RIVER TER

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Located in a well-established Chesapeake neighborhood, this charming brick ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. Situated on a large corner lot, 701 Sparrow Rd features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and single-level living. Inside, you'll find a bright and functional layout with spacious living areas, ample storage, and plenty of natural light throughout.The oversized lot provides endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing, while the detached garage and driveway offer added flexibility for parking. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major interstates, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike.Move-in ready with classic charm and room to make it your own — don't miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home in an established Chesapeake neighborhood!

Listing courtesy of Austin Tydings · World Class Realty · REIN MLS #10636797

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 701 Sparrow Road — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home built in 1956 in Chesapeake, Virginia. At 1,152 square feet, it sits within minutes of two major military installations and a walkable cluster of local dining, green space, and everyday essentials.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 701 Sparrow Road apart is its rare combination of mid-century bones and genuine proximity to both USCG Base Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard — two installations that are notoriously hard to live close to simultaneously. Add a sub-half-mile walk to a neighborhood park and three separate dining options, and you have a compact home that punches well above its square footage in daily convenience.

ELIZABETH RIVER TER and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, yet the neighborhood surrounding 701 Sparrow Road feels decidedly local in scale. This part of the city sits in the northern corridor near the Portsmouth border, where residential streets give way quickly to parks, small businesses, and waterway access. If you've been browsing homes for sale in Chesapeake Virginia, you'll notice this pocket stands out for how much it compresses into a short radius — grocery, dining, green space, and two military bases all within a single-digit-mile footprint. The streets here carry the quiet character of a post-war neighborhood that has aged gracefully, with mature trees lining the roads and a mix of long-time residents and newer arrivals. Chesapeake's city services, low-density feel, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads highway network make this northern slice of the city a practical and comfortable place to put down roots.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 701 Sparrow Road. Beasley's Farm is just 0.4 miles away for grocery runs, and when you want to eat out, Levels Lounge, Jackie Chen, and Irwin's Fountain are all within 0.3 miles — three genuinely different options within a short walk. A McDonald's and a 7-Eleven are both 0.5 miles out for quick coffee or convenience stops. For fresh air, Lecove Park is 0.4 miles away, and Blue Heron Landing Park sits just 0.5 miles from the front door — a natural draw for anyone who wants waterside green space close to home.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Base Portsmouth is a 7-minute drive from 701 Sparrow Road, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is just 8 minutes away. That dual-base proximity is genuinely uncommon and makes this address a strong fit for service members weighing commute time against housing options. A VA loan can stretch further here than in higher-cost zip codes, and the straightforward ranch layout means less maintenance between deployments.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into city of chesapeake real estate for the first time, 701 Sparrow Road offers a manageable footprint — 1,152 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths — without the complexity of a multi-story home. The 1956 build means solid construction, and the walkable cluster of restaurants, a park, and a grocery store nearby means you're not dependent on a car for every errand.

More buyer questions

How far is 701 Sparrow Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is approximately 7 minutes by car from 701 Sparrow Road, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.

How far is 701 Sparrow Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about an 8-minute drive, so service members assigned there have a short, manageable commute from this address.

What parks are near 701 Sparrow Road?

Lecove Park is 0.4 miles away and Blue Heron Landing Park is 0.5 miles from the front door, offering green space and waterside access within easy walking distance.

Is 701 Sparrow Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What is the property type and size of 701 Sparrow Road?

701 Sparrow Road is a single-family residential home built in 1956, offering 1,152 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a single level.

Want to know more about 701 Sparrow Road or explore similar homes in Chesapeake? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1956

Price / sqft

$319

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,437/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636797

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,217/mo

Principal & interest

$1,907

Property tax

$203

Home insurance

$107

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

152% of $241,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,437/yr

Land share of assessed value

52% — $125,000

Improvements $116,300 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000$343,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1941 Weber AVE · 1.5 mi · 1,250 sqft$343,000 sold 2026-05
2220 Miller AVE · 1.8 mi · 1,077 sqft$202,000 sold 2026-04
1604 Higgins AVE · 2.3 mi · 1,144 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$367,500

Price / Sq Ft

$319

Annual Taxes

$2,437

Monthly Tax

$203

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.66%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$367,500
Price reducedJun 30, 2026$367,500−$2,500
Currently listed$367,500

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

52% above assessment

Total Assessed

$241,300

Land

$125,000

Improvement

$116,300

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

33 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 701 Sparrow Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Georgetown Primary (GreatSchools 3/10), Indian River Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Indian River (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 701 Sparrow Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 701 Sparrow Rd?+
Lecove Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 701 Sparrow Rd?+
Beasley's Farm is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Levels Lounge (0.3 mi).
Does 701 Sparrow Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 701 Sparrow Rd built?+
It was built in 1956, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Austin Tydings · World Class Realty · REIN MLS #10636797

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