Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms and three full baths in a single 2,000-square-foot footprint is genuinely hard to find at this price point in Chesapeake. The 1955 construction gives the home a solid, established character — thick walls, mature lot, and a street presence that newer builds rarely replicate. Couple that with a four-minute drive to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and you have a combination of space, proximity, and neighborhood roots that stands out.
PLYMOUTH PARK and the Chesapeake real estate market
904 Bethel Road sits in the western edge of Chesapeake, Virginia, in a close-knit residential pocket where mid-century homes line quiet streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. This part of Chesapeake carries a working-class pride and a genuine sense of community that has held steady for decades. The area borders Portsmouth, which means you get easy access to two cities without the congestion of living in either downtown core. Anyone researching chesapeake bay realty will quickly notice that properties in this zip code — 23324 — offer some of the shortest commute times to the region's largest naval installations. Chesapeake as a whole is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and while much of its growth has pushed south toward Greenbrier and the Outer Banks corridor, this northern section retains its original neighborhood fabric: tree-lined blocks, modest lots, and a pace of life that feels grounded rather than rushed.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 904 Bethel Road. Mr. Food Mart is just 0.3 miles away for quick grocery runs, and MP Island Cafe and Krispy Krunchy Chicken are both within 0.2 miles when you want a fast, satisfying meal without getting in the car. Coffee is easy too — Dunkin' and McDonald's are both about 0.9 miles out. For fitness, RheuFit is half a mile away. Green space is well covered: Kenny Easley Athletic Fields, Cascade Boulevard Park, and James W. McNeil Park are all within 0.4 miles, giving kids and adults plenty of room to get outside.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is four minutes from your front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is five. For active-duty families, that kind of commute changes daily life in a real way — more time at home, less time in traffic. A VA loan can make this five-bedroom home even more accessible, and the three full baths mean the whole household can move in the morning without anyone waiting in line.
For families upgrading
If your current home is running out of room, five bedrooms and three full baths give you genuine flexibility — a dedicated guest room, a home office, and still space for every kid to have their own door to close. The 1955 build means the lot is mature and the street is established, and with parks less than a quarter-mile away, the kids have somewhere to go the moment they step outside.
More buyer questions
How far is 904 Bethel Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately four minutes by car from 904 Bethel Road, making it one of the shortest base commutes available in Chesapeake's 23324 zip code. USCG Base Portsmouth is just one minute farther at roughly five minutes.
What is the flood zone status for 904 Bethel Road?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing that information and discussing flood insurance options with your agent before closing.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 904 Bethel Road have?
The home has five bedrooms and three full bathrooms across approximately 2,000 square feet, which is an unusually generous layout for a mid-century property in this part of Chesapeake.
What parks are near 904 Bethel Road?
Three parks sit within 0.4 miles: Kenny Easley Athletic Fields and Cascade Boulevard Park are both 0.3 miles away, and James W. McNeil Park is 0.4 miles out — all walkable from the front door.
Is 904 Bethel Road part of an HOA?
There is no HOA associated with this property, so you won't have monthly association fees or deed restrictions governing exterior changes and use of the lot.
Want to walk through 904 Bethel Road in person or ask a question about this part of Chesapeake? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.
