Why this home stands out
What sets 844 Wickford Drive apart is its rare proximity to both the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake — just four minutes away — and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, reachable in roughly eleven minutes. For service members and civilian employees at either installation, the daily commute almost disappears. The home's modest footprint means lower carrying costs and less upkeep, which frees up time and energy for everything else life in Chesapeake has to offer.
WICKFORD and the Chesapeake real estate market
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale translates into genuine variety — quiet residential streets, regional shopping corridors, waterways, and green space all coexist here without the congestion you'd expect. The 23320 zip code sits in the heart of the city, close to the Greenbrier area's commercial core while still feeling like a neighborhood rather than a strip-mall suburb. Streets in this part of Chesapeake tend to be tree-lined and low-traffic, with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes that give the area a settled, lived-in character. City services are reliable, infrastructure is well-maintained, and the overall pace of life leans relaxed without being remote. Whether you're commuting north toward Norfolk or staying local, 844 Wickford Drive in Chesapeake puts you in a genuinely central position.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Wickford Drive. The Greenbrier area — one of Hampton Roads' most complete retail corridors — is just a short drive away, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and big-box retailers all within easy reach. Greenbrier Mall anchors the zone and is surrounded by dozens of dining options ranging from quick-service to sit-down. For outdoor time, Northwest River Park and Chesapeake City Park offer trails, open fields, and water access within the broader city. Commuters heading to Norfolk Naval Shipyard have a smooth eleven-minute run via major arterials, and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is practically around the corner at four minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake four minutes out and Norfolk Naval Shipyard eleven minutes away, 844 Wickford Drive is one of the most commute-friendly addresses in the area for active-duty and civilian personnel. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the home's manageable size is well-suited to the flexibility military life often demands.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 844 Wickford Drive offers a low-complexity entry point. At 920 square feet, the home is easy to maintain and budget for, and Chesapeake's central location means you're never far from work, shopping, or recreation. It's a smart way to build equity without overextending on your first purchase.
More buyer questions
How far is 844 Wickford Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eleven minutes from 844 Wickford Drive via local arterials, making it one of the more convenient residential options for shipyard employees and personnel in the Chesapeake area.
How far is 844 Wickford Drive from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly four minutes away — essentially a neighborhood-level commute that's hard to beat anywhere in the region.
What is the square footage and layout of 844 Wickford Drive?
The home offers 920 square feet of living space configured as two bedrooms and one full bath, built in 1986 on a residential lot in Chesapeake's 23320 zip code.
Is 844 Wickford Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate assessment.
Where is 844 Wickford Drive relative to shopping and dining in Chesapeake?
The home sits close to the Greenbrier corridor, one of Hampton Roads' most complete retail and dining destinations, putting groceries, pharmacies, and a wide range of restaurants within a short drive.
Want to know more about 844 Wickford Drive or explore similar homes in Chesapeake? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
