Why this home stands out
What sets 844 Parapet Road apart is the combination of a four-bedroom floor plan with a half-bath — a layout that gives households genuine flexibility for guests, a home office, or a growing family without sacrificing everyday function. At 1,656 square feet, the home is sized to live comfortably without the overhead of a larger property, and the 1976 construction era typically means solid bones and established lot maturity that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.
CAMELOT and the Chesapeake real estate market
Parapet Road sits within the western reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Hampton Roads region. Chesapeake is the second-largest city by land area in Virginia, which translates to a genuine mix of suburban calm, open green space, and practical urban access all within the same zip code. The 23323 zip code in particular carries a quieter, residential character: streets are established, lots have grown-in trees and mature landscaping, and the pace feels deliberately unhurried. Neighbors tend to put down roots here. Chesapeake's western corridor connects easily to the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels, putting Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the broader Hampton Roads metro within reasonable reach on a daily basis. Whether you're commuting toward the waterfront or simply running weekend errands, the location threads the needle between accessibility and the kind of neighborhood where you actually want to come home.
What's nearby
Daily life at 844 Parapet Road is genuinely low-friction. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are all within a short drive along the major corridors that feed this part of Chesapeake. For green space, the city maintains several parks and trail systems throughout the western zone — good for weekend walks, youth sports, and getting outside without a long drive. Portsmouth's commercial strips are also close, adding another layer of dining and shopping variety. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly nine minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about ten — both accessible without navigating the tunnel during most commute windows.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and ten to USCG Base Portsmouth — 844 Parapet Road is one of the more strategically located addresses in this price tier for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms give you room to grow through multiple duty stations without feeling like you've outgrown the house.
For families upgrading
If you've been in a two- or three-bedroom home and the walls are starting to close in, 844 Parapet Road offers that fourth bedroom without jumping into a much larger mortgage footprint. The half-bath is a small detail that makes a real difference when mornings get busy, and Chesapeake's western neighborhoods are the kind of place where kids can actually play outside.
More buyer questions
How far is 844 Parapet Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading north through the western Chesapeake corridor into Portsmouth. It's one of the shorter base commutes you'll find from a Chesapeake address.
How far is 844 Parapet Road from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about ten minutes away, making this address a practical option for Coast Guard households as well as Navy personnel.
What is the flood zone status for 844 Parapet Road?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance considerations.
Is there an HOA at 844 Parapet Road?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents; the listing details section of this page will reflect any association affiliation.
What can you tell me about the neighborhood around Parapet Road in Chesapeake?
The area is an established residential pocket in Chesapeake's 23323 zip code — characterized by mature trees, single-family homes, and a quieter suburban feel that's still well-connected to Portsmouth and the broader Hampton Roads metro.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 844 Parapet Road.
