Welcome home to this charming, single family, very well maintained home in the heart of Great Bridge. A new roof was put on in July. New water heater 2026. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. An updated eat in kitchen with custom built cabinets and granite countertops and a pantry for storage. A spacious back yard with views of the neighboring pond and plenty of room for entertaining. This home has ceiling fans and mini blinds. Has an attached garage that has shelving for plenty of storage. Concrete driveway and walkway to the front door with parking for multiple cars on a corner lot. This home is great for first time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Come and see this lovely home today you'll be glad you did !! near local shopping, parks, schools and the interstate. Being sold "AS IS"
Listing courtesy of Donna Lewis · Coldwell Banker Premier · REIN MLS #10647726
Chapter · The Water
Life on the water
The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Pond.
Frontage
Pond ✓ VERIFIED
Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed
844 Johnstown Road is a 1,050-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home built in 1964 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Compact and well-located, it sits minutes from groceries, parks, dining, and two military installations — a practical foothold in one of Hampton Roads' most livable cities.
What sets 844 Johnstown Road apart is its combination of genuine affordability and surprising convenience. At just over 1,000 square feet, the 1964-built home keeps things manageable without sacrificing access — you're under a mile from parks, restaurants, and two gyms, and nine minutes from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake. For buyers who want a low-maintenance footprint in a city that keeps growing, this address delivers exactly that.
GREAT BRIDGE and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area in the entire country, and yet daily life here feels refreshingly local. The Great Bridge corridor — where Johnstown Road sits — is one of the city's most established pockets, a mix of mid-century ranches and newer infill on quiet, tree-lined streets. Neighbors tend to stay for years, and the area carries the kind of unhurried rhythm that makes Chesapeake such a draw for people relocating from busier metro edges. The city itself offers a rare balance: you're close enough to Norfolk and Virginia Beach for work or a night out, but far enough removed that traffic and density rarely feel oppressive. Buyers comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake consistently note how much green space the city protects — and this address puts several parks within easy walking distance. The 23322 zip code in particular has seen steady interest from buyers who want southern Chesapeake's character without the longer commutes that come with living deeper in the city.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from 844 Johnstown Road. Food Lion and Walmart Neighborhood Market are both under a mile away, so grocery runs stay quick. When it's time to eat out, Honey and Hooch, Andiamo Ristorante & Pizza Napoletana, and Tokyo are all within 0.8 miles. Kitty Kingdom Cat Café and Lily's Crepes handle your morning coffee, and 7-Eleven is there when you need something fast. Fitness options are unusually strong for the area — Burn Boot Camp, Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA, and Preston Strength are all within 0.9 miles. Cheshire Forest Park, Stonegate Park, and Wildcat Park round out the outdoor options nearby.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about 19 — making 844 Johnstown Road a practical fit for service members at either installation. A VA loan can make a two-bedroom, one-bath home like this an especially clean transaction, and the Great Bridge area is well-regarded among military families who want stability and a short commute.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing homes for sale in 23322 as a first purchase, 844 Johnstown Road offers a low-complexity entry point: a manageable 1,050 square feet, one bath to maintain, and a location where you can walk to parks and drive minutes to everything else. The 1964 construction means solid bones, and the Great Bridge neighborhood gives you a community that feels established rather than transient.
More buyer questions
How far is 844 Johnstown Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. That kind of proximity makes the address a natural fit for Coast Guard personnel assigned to the Finance Center.
How far is 844 Johnstown Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 19 minutes away by car. Service members and civilian employees at the Shipyard regularly live in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake for exactly this reason.
What school zone does 844 Johnstown Road fall in?
Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Great Bridge High School and homes for sale zoned for Great Bridge Primary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Chesapeake Public Schools, as boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within the Great Bridge attendance area.
Is 844 Johnstown Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers should review that information and consult with their lender or insurance agent as part of due diligence.
Are there parks within walking distance of 844 Johnstown Road?
Yes — Cheshire Forest Park is 0.7 miles away, Stonegate Park is 0.8 miles, and Wildcat Park is 0.9 miles, making outdoor time genuinely accessible on foot or by a short drive.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chesapeake homes for sale inside and out — reach out to get the full picture on 844 Johnstown Road and what it takes to make it yours.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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USCG Finance Ctr
Coast Guard
10min·5.1mi
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NW Annex
Navy
19min·11.9mi
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NNSY
Navy
21min·14.5mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
19min·13mi
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NMCP
Navy
23min·14.9mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510034
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
19.2 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Great Bridge is a historic Chesapeake neighborhood. It is known for its strong schools, a tight-knit feel, and a settled look. It's a great fit if you want a Chesapeake area with great schools and a steady, deep-rooted feel.
$490KMedian sale · 12 mo
$242Sold $/sq ft
13dDays on market
16For sale now
$135KHH income
85.8%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,207/mo
Principal & interest
$1,852
Property tax
$251
Home insurance
$104
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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 & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$280,000 – $335,000The 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.
112 Clover DR · 0.7 mi · 1,014 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-10
205 Fresno DR · 0.8 mi · 1,000 sqft$280,000 sold 2026-02
113 Glovers CT · 0.9 mi · 1,080 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-08
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:
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.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 844 Johnstown Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Great Bridge Primary, Great Bridge Middle (VaHome School Score 9/10), Great Bridge (VaHome School Score 7.4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 844 Johnstown 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.
Is 844 Johnstown Rd a waterfront property?
Yes. The listing record shows: Pond.
Does 844 Johnstown Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 844 Johnstown Rd built?
It was built in 1964, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
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Listing courtesy of Donna Lewis · Coldwell Banker Premier · REIN MLS #10647726
844 Johnstown Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 · MLS #10647726 · 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.
