Why this home stands out
Homes from the late 1940s carry a solidity that newer construction rarely matches — thicker walls, mature lots, and a sense of permanence that younger neighborhoods are still working toward. At 1,939 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, 8228 Chesapeake Blvd gives you genuine living space without the sprawl, all on a corridor that connects you to virtually every corner of Norfolk in minutes.
ALDEN HEIGHTS and the Norfolk real estate market
Chesapeake Boulevard is one of Norfolk's great connector streets — a long, tree-lined artery that runs through the northern tier of the city and links East Ocean View to the broader Norfolk grid. The stretch around 8228 sits in a residential pocket where mid-century homes line the boulevard and side streets, and neighbors tend to stay a while. That stability gives the area a grounded, lived-in character you notice quickly. If you've been searching for a house for sale in norfolk va that puts you close to the water, close to the base, and still inside a real neighborhood rather than a subdivision built last Tuesday, this corridor delivers. Norfolk itself is a city of distinct, walkable pockets — waterfront parks, independent restaurants, a thriving arts scene, and one of the largest naval installations on the planet — and Chesapeake Blvd connects you to all of it without a long commute in any direction.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 8228 Chesapeake Blvd. Grocery runs, pharmacy stops, and coffee are all within a short drive along the boulevard corridor. Ocean View Beach Park is just a few minutes north, giving you genuine Chesapeake Bay waterfront access without a membership or a ferry. Little Creek Amphibious Base sits roughly ten minutes east, Naval Station Norfolk about eight minutes southwest, and MARFORCOM Norfolk nine minutes away — so whoever in your household wears a uniform has options. Interstate 64 access is close, meaning Virginia Beach, the Peninsula, and the rest of Hampton Roads are all reachable without a long surface-street crawl.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Eight minutes to Naval Station Norfolk and nine to MARFORCOM Norfolk — that kind of proximity matters when duty schedules don't follow a clock. A VA loan can make a 1947-built home like this one surprisingly accessible, and the three-bedroom layout gives you the flexibility to set up a home office, a guest room, or space for family visiting during deployment homecomings. Homes in norfolk this close to two major installations don't sit quietly for long.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms, two full baths, and nearly 2,000 square feet of mid-century construction give an upgrading family real room to grow into. The 1947 build year means the bones are solid and the lot is mature — you're not waiting for trees to grow or a neighborhood to find its identity. Chesapeake Boulevard puts parks, errands, and the bay waterfront all within easy reach, so the whole family benefits from the location, not just the commuter.
More buyer questions
How far is 8228 Chesapeake Blvd from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately eight minutes by car from 8228 Chesapeake Blvd, making it one of the more convenient base commutes available in this price tier of Norfolk. The route runs primarily along established surface streets with minimal highway dependency.
What is the square footage and layout of 8228 Chesapeake Blvd?
The home offers 1,939 square feet of living space configured as three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1947 on Chesapeake Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia 23518.
Is 8228 Chesapeake Blvd in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and what it means for insurance requirements.
How close is 8228 Chesapeake Blvd to Ocean View Beach?
Ocean View Beach Park and the Chesapeake Bay waterfront are just a few minutes north of 8228 Chesapeake Blvd, giving residents easy access to public beach access, fishing piers, and bay views without leaving Norfolk.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 8228 Chesapeake Blvd?
Yes — as a single-family residential property in Norfolk, Virginia, 8228 Chesapeake Blvd is generally eligible for VA loan financing, subject to the standard VA appraisal and condition requirements. Active-duty and veteran buyers should confirm eligibility details with a VA-approved lender.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well. Reach out to get straight answers about 8228 Chesapeake Blvd and what it takes to make it yours.
