Why this home stands out
What sets 905 Butt Street apart is raw proximity to two major installations — Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly a 2-minute drive, and USCG Base Portsmouth is about 3 minutes away. Few addresses in the Hampton Roads area can match that kind of gate-to-door convenience. Add a manageable 1,400 square feet on a mid-century footprint and you have a home sized for real life, not showroom photos.
SOUTH NORFOLK and the Chesapeake real estate market
905 Butt Street sits in a quiet residential pocket of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the safest and most livable in the Commonwealth. This corner of Chesapeake carries the character of an established, working community: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay for years. The 23324 zip code straddles the line between Chesapeake and Portsmouth, giving residents easy access to both cities' amenities without the congestion of denser urban cores. Chesapeake itself spans from the Great Dismal Swamp to the Chesapeake Bay, offering a surprising range of outdoor recreation, dining corridors, and everyday retail within a short drive. The neighborhood here feels grounded — not flashy, but genuinely livable. Streets are quiet in the evenings, and the area's proximity to the shipyard means many of your neighbors share a similar rhythm of life, which tends to build a particular kind of community cohesion.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 905 Butt Street. Downtown Portsmouth's waterfront dining and the Portside entertainment district are just a few minutes east. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail along Frederick Boulevard and Victory Boulevard are well within a 10-minute drive. City Park in Portsmouth offers walking trails and open green space close by. For coffee, local spots and national chains alike are accessible without a highway on-ramp. The Elizabeth River Trail, one of Hampton Roads' most celebrated urban paths, is reachable in minutes for cyclists and walkers looking to stretch their legs after a long shift.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For active-duty members at Norfolk Naval Shipyard or USCG Base Portsmouth, 905 Butt Street is about as close as a home address gets to the gate. A 2-to-3-minute commute means more time at home and less time in Hampton Roads traffic. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the established neighborhood means you're moving into a community, not just a house.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 905 Butt Street offers a manageable footprint — 1,400 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths — without overwhelming you on day one. The 1948 construction gives the home real bones and character, and the Chesapeake location puts you close to Portsmouth's amenities while keeping you in a quieter residential setting. It's a solid, sensible first chapter.
More buyer questions
How far is 905 Butt Street from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately a 2-minute drive from 905 Butt Street, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the shipyard's main gate in the area.
How far is 905 Butt Street from USCG Base Portsmouth?
USCG Base Portsmouth is about 3 minutes away by car — an exceptionally short commute for Coast Guard personnel assigned to that installation.
What is the square footage and layout of 905 Butt Street?
The home offers 1,400 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, built on a 1948 foundation that reflects the solid construction common to mid-century Chesapeake homes.
Is 905 Butt Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 905 Butt Street is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation for this address.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 905 Butt Street?
Yes — as a single-family residential property, 905 Butt Street is generally eligible for VA loan financing, which can be a significant advantage for qualifying active-duty and veteran buyers.
Want to see 905 Butt Street in person or talk through what this location means for your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out and let's set something up.
