Why this home stands out
Built in 2024, this home skips the guesswork that comes with older properties. Everything — systems, finishes, structure — is brand new. LEGACY 168 is a tight-knit, newer-construction community in southern Chesapeake, which means you're getting contemporary design standards alongside neighbors who are largely settling in at the same time. Three and a half baths across 2,300 square feet gives everyone room to breathe without feeling like you're rattling around in an oversized house.
LEGACY 168 and the Chesapeake real estate market
LEGACY 168 sits in the Great Bridge corridor of Chesapeake — a part of the city that has grown steadily without losing its quieter, suburban character. Streets here are clean, the lots are well-kept, and the community feels intentional rather than thrown together. If you're exploring chesapeake va real estate for the first time, this neighborhood is a solid reference point for what newer Chesapeake development looks like at its best. Chesapeake itself is the second-largest city by land area in Virginia, and that scale translates into real lifestyle benefits: lower density, more green space, and a pace that doesn't feel rushed. The Great Bridge area specifically has a strong sense of place — historic roots, a walkable village center nearby, and residents who tend to stay for the long haul. City services are reliable, infrastructure is well-maintained, and the road network makes getting around Hampton Roads genuinely manageable.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from 909 Douglas Eley Lane. Taxus Street Coffee is just 0.2 miles away for your morning routine, and Millers is another solid option at 0.3 miles. A BP is right around the corner at 0.3 miles, with Harris Teeter and Food Lion both within 0.6 miles for full grocery runs. When you want a quick bite, McGrath's Burger Shack is 0.4 miles out — a local favorite worth knowing. Starbucks is 0.5 miles away if you need a familiar fallback. Fitness is covered too: Preston Strength at 0.4 miles, Club Pilates at 0.6 miles, and The Little Gym of Chesapeake at 0.6 miles. Wildcat Park is one mile away for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about twenty. That kind of proximity matters when orders change and commutes need to stay predictable. A VA loan can make a 2024-built home like this one especially practical — no worrying about deferred maintenance or aging systems eating into your budget during a tour of duty.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and three and a half baths give a growing family real flexibility — dedicated space for guests, a home office, or kids who need their own room. The 2024 build date means you're not inheriting anyone else's renovation decisions. LEGACY 168's newer-construction setting also means the neighbors are largely in a similar life stage, which tends to make the community feel cohesive from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 909 Douglas Eley Lane from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately nine minutes away by car, making this address one of the more convenient options for Coast Guard personnel stationed there.
How far is 909 Douglas Eley Lane from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly a 20-minute drive, a manageable commute that keeps this Chesapeake address within practical range for Shipyard personnel.
What is the LEGACY 168 neighborhood like in Chesapeake?
LEGACY 168 is a newer-construction community in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, characterized by contemporary homes, well-maintained streets, and a cohesive neighborhood feel that comes with a development where most residents are settling in around the same time.
Is 909 Douglas Eley Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What year was 909 Douglas Eley Lane built?
The home was built in 2024, meaning all major systems, finishes, and structural components are essentially new with no deferred maintenance concerns from prior ownership.
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 909 Douglas Eley Lane.
