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ChesapeakeFOREST LAKES820 Birch Forest Ct✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634861 · record updated Jun 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
820 Birch Forest CT, CHESAPEAKE VA 23322 - Main photo
$620,000
$200 / sqft · est. $3,961/mo →
4beds
3.1baths
3,098sqft
3days on market

820 Birch Forest Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23322

SoldResidential · built 1989 · FOREST LAKES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

A well-maintained move-in ready home in a well established neighborhood and in a cul-de-sac. This home offers 4 bedrooms plus a FROG that can be used as a Fifth bedroom and a 3 1/2 bathrooms. 2 car attached garage and 4 car driveway. 2 zoned HVAC, updated bathrooms, new paint and new wood flooring in the formal living room, dining room and family room. Newly shampooed carpet on the second floor and wood flooring on the first floor. A backyard deck, a screened porch and a fence in backyard for entertainment. Sought after schools, drive to restaurants within 10 mins , shopping center, and freeway access.

Listing courtesy of Arnold Aguas · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10634861

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Our read on this home

At a glance

820 Birch Forest Court is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering 3,098 square feet of living space on a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 1989, it delivers the room, the location, and the Southern Chesapeake lifestyle in one address.

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Why this home stands out

Cul-de-sac living is genuinely rare in this part of Chesapeake — and 820 Birch Forest Court sits right at the end of one. With over 3,000 square feet spread across four bedrooms and three and a half baths, there's breathing room for everyone. The 1989 build era means solid construction bones with enough vintage character to feel like a real home, not a production-line box.

FOREST LAKES and the Chesapeake real estate market

Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast, and the 23322 zip code puts you in the southern, more spacious end of it — where lots are generous, streets are quieter, and the pace slows down just enough to feel intentional. Birch Forest Court sits in a residential pocket that draws people who want distance from congestion without sacrificing access to everyday conveniences. If you've been browsing real estate listings chesapeake va and noticed that the southern zip codes keep coming up, there's a reason: this part of the city tends to offer more square footage, more lot size, and a neighborhood feel that's hard to replicate closer to the water. Chesapeake sits in its own independent city jurisdiction — no county government overhead — and that structure tends to translate into well-maintained infrastructure and responsive city services. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive south, giving the whole area a natural, wooded character that you feel even on a regular Tuesday morning.

What's nearby

Cheshire Forest Park is less than a mile away — a genuine neighborhood park that's easy to walk or bike to for an afternoon outside. Beyond that, the broader South Chesapeake corridor puts you within a reasonable drive of grocery stores, pharmacies, and the retail corridors along Battlefield Boulevard and Kempsville Road. The area has a good mix of local restaurants and national chains, so weeknight dinners and weekend errands stay practical. Interstate 64 access keeps Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the rest of Hampton Roads within reach without making every trip feel like a production.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about ten minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a manageable nineteen-minute commute — making 820 Birch Forest Court a genuinely practical choice for active-duty households. Four bedrooms handle deployments, homecomings, and growing families with room to spare. VA loan eligibility can make a home at this square footage more accessible than many buyers expect, and BAH rates in the Chesapeake area have historically supported this price tier well.

For families upgrading

If your current home has started to feel tight, 3,098 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths is the kind of upgrade that actually changes daily life. Everyone gets space — dedicated bedrooms, room for a home office, and common areas that don't require a scheduling system. The cul-de-sac location adds a layer of safety and quiet that families with kids consistently rank as a top priority when searching for sale chesapeake properties in this size range.

More buyer questions

How far is 820 Birch Forest Court from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately ten minutes from 820 Birch Forest Court under normal traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects northern Chesapeake commutes.

How far is 820 Birch Forest Court from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly nineteen minutes away, making it a workable daily commute for shipyard personnel living in South Chesapeake. Most drivers use the I-64 corridor to get there efficiently.

What is the flood risk at 820 Birch Forest Court?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. South Chesapeake generally sits at higher elevation than the city's coastal and waterfront areas.

Is there an HOA at 820 Birch Forest Court?

HOA status for this address should be verified through current disclosure documents, as community governance structures can change over time. Your agent can confirm whether an active HOA applies and what it covers.

What parks are near 820 Birch Forest Court?

Cheshire Forest Park is the closest option at under a mile away — an easy walk or short bike ride from the cul-de-sac. The broader South Chesapeake area also has access to greenway trails and the natural areas surrounding the Great Dismal Swamp corridor.

Ready to see 820 Birch Forest Court in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Chesapeake well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1989

Price / sqft

$200

HOA fee

$22/mo

Taxes

$6,489/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634861

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,098
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Screened Porch, Spare Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
FOREST LAKES
Zoning
R15S
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Warranty Plan
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Explore this neighborhood

Forest Lakes

Forest Lakes is a residential community in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia, organized around two lakes set at the front and back of the neighborhood.

$660K

Median sale · 12 mo

$203

Sold $/sq ft

9d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$148K

HH income

94.5%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$3,961/mo

Principal & interest

$3,217

Property tax

$541

Home insurance

$181

PMI

None

HOA

$22

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

Judge value on real ground

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

$570,000$767,500

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.

922 Chattanooga ST · 0.6 mi · 2,986 sqft$680,000 sold 2026-02
1208 Chateau CIR · 0.3 mi · 3,558 sqft$767,500 sold 2026-06
528 Belem DR · 1 mi · 3,183 sqft$665,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$620,000

Price / Sq Ft

$200

Annual Taxes

$6,489

Monthly Tax

$541

HOA fee

$22 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$620,000
Price increasedJun 22, 2026$620,000+$10,000
SoldJun 18, 2026$620,000

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 820 Birch Forest Ct in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cedar Road Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Great Bridge Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Grassfield (GreatSchools 8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 820 Birch Forest Ct 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 820 Birch Forest Ct?+
Cheshire Forest Park is about 0.9 miles away.
Does 820 Birch Forest Ct have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A.
When was 820 Birch Forest Ct built?+
It was built in 1989, 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

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Listing courtesy of Arnold Aguas · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10634861

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820 Birch Forest Ct, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10634861 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.