Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms under one roof is genuinely rare, and 813 Stardale Drive delivers that without asking you to sacrifice location. The half-bath adds practical flexibility for a busy household, and at 2,762 square feet there's real breathing room — separate spaces for working from home, hosting guests, or simply spreading out. The 1994 construction era hits a sweet spot: mature enough to have established landscaping and solid bones, recent enough to avoid the heaviest vintage-home maintenance concerns.
BRIARWOOD MEADOWS and the Chesapeake real estate market
Stardale Drive sits in the Hickory area of Chesapeake — one of the city's most consistently sought-after corridors and a frequent answer when people search homes for sale in Hickory, Chesapeake, VA. Hickory carries a suburban feel with genuine community character: wide streets, established tree canopy, and neighbors who tend to stay put for years. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, which means you get city-level amenities without the density of a traditional urban core. The Great Bridge and Hickory sections blend seamlessly here, giving residents access to waterways, parks, and a tight-knit commercial strip that feels local rather than generic. City services are solid, traffic patterns are manageable compared to much of Hampton Roads, and the overall quality of life consistently draws people who've lived across the region and chosen to land here.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 813 Stardale Drive. Food Lion is 0.4 miles away for grocery runs, and a 7-Eleven is equally close when you need something quick. Hungry? McGrath's Burger Shack, The Crepe Company, and Pollard's Chicken are all within 0.4 miles. Lily's Crepes doubles as a solid coffee stop right in the same radius. Families with young kids will appreciate Tiny Beans Play Cafe just 0.4 miles out. For fitness, Preston Strength, the Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA, and Evolve Fitness Lab are all within a short drive. Wildcat Park is 0.5 miles away for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly eight minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a manageable 19-minute commute. Five bedrooms give you space for a home office, a guest room for visiting family, or a dedicated playroom — the kind of flexibility that matters when you're balancing a service schedule. A VA loan can make this size of home more accessible than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If your current home has outgrown your family, 813 Stardale Drive offers the room to reset. Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space, and three and a half baths keeps morning routines from becoming a negotiation. Wildcat Park is half a mile away, Tiny Beans Play Cafe is right around the corner, and the Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA is close enough to become a genuine weekly habit.
More buyer questions
How far is 813 Stardale Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 19 minutes from 813 Stardale Drive under typical driving conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids the heaviest Hampton Roads traffic corridors for most shift times.
How far is 813 Stardale Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about eight minutes away, making it one of the closest major installations to this address in the region.
What is the flood zone status for 813 Stardale Drive?
Flood zone information for 813 Stardale Drive is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Is there an HOA for the neighborhood around 813 Stardale Drive?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current public records or directly with the seller, as community governance structures in the Hickory area of Chesapeake can vary by subdivision.
What grocery stores and restaurants are closest to 813 Stardale Drive?
Food Lion is just 0.4 miles away for full grocery shopping, and McGrath's Burger Shack, The Crepe Company, and Pollard's Chicken are all within 0.4 miles for dining — making this one of the more walkable pockets among homes for sale in Hickory, Chesapeake, VA.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Hickory corridor well. Reach out to get a straight-talking, no-pressure conversation about whether 813 Stardale Drive fits where you're headed.
