Why this home stands out
What sets 817 Doe Run Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,500 feet across four bedrooms — and a location that puts groceries, coffee, parks, and restaurants within a short walk or quick drive. For a 1989-built home in Chesapeake, the lot size and layout give you room to spread out without the upkeep of a sprawling rural property. It's a practical address that doesn't ask you to compromise.
CEDARWOOD and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and the area around Doe Run Drive reflects what makes it work so well for so many households. The streets here are quiet and residential without feeling remote — you're tucked into an established neighborhood where mature trees line the roads and neighbors tend to stick around. If you've been browsing chesapeake bay homes for sale and wondering which pockets of the city feel most livable day-to-day, this corridor consistently earns high marks. Chesapeake sits in the heart of Hampton Roads, giving residents easy access to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Suffolk without being swallowed by any of them. The city's mix of suburban calm and genuine urban access is a real draw, and Doe Run Drive lands right in that sweet spot — close enough to everything, far enough from the noise.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost effortless from Doe Run Drive. A Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.4 miles away, with a Food Lion another half mile down the road. When you'd rather let someone else cook, Local's and Yu-Mi Sushi are both 0.3 miles out, and Yianni's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Family Restaurant is a four-minute walk. Your morning coffee options include Starbucks at 0.4 miles and Dunkin' at 0.6 — and if you want something more unusual, Kitty Kingdom Cat Café is under a mile away. Fitness is just as accessible, with Orangetheory Fitness, Burn Boot Camp, and FITNESS 19 all within a mile. Kevin Houston Park at Cedarwood, Cedar Crossing Park, and Cheshire Forest Park round out the outdoor options nearby.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly eight minutes from the front door, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about sixteen. That kind of commute flexibility matters when PCS orders or shift schedules change without much notice. A VA loan can make purchasing a home like this straightforward, and the four-bedroom layout gives military families the space they typically need for a household that's always on the move.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,500 square feet give a growing family genuine breathing room — enough for a dedicated home office, a guest room, or a playroom that doesn't double as the living room. The surrounding neighborhood is established and walkable, with multiple parks within a mile. If you've outgrown your current space and are exploring homes for sale in Chesapeake, Doe Run Drive is the kind of address that tends to check most of the boxes.
More buyer questions
How far is 817 Doe Run Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 16 minutes from 817 Doe Run Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects other Hampton Roads commutes.
How far is 817 Doe Run Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 8 minutes away, making it one of the closer military installations to this address in the region.
What grocery stores are near 817 Doe Run Drive?
Walmart Neighborhood Market is 0.4 miles away, and Food Lion is 0.8 miles — both are close enough for a quick trip without getting in the car if you prefer to walk.
Is 817 Doe Run Drive 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. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
What parks are near 817 Doe Run Drive in Chesapeake?
Kevin Houston Park at Cedarwood is 0.6 miles away, with Cedar Crossing Park and Cheshire Forest Park both within 0.8 miles — a solid lineup of green space for a neighborhood setting.
Want to know more about 817 Doe Run Drive or other chesapeake bay homes for sale in this part of the city? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.
