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ChesapeakePLEASANT GROVE944 Bells Mill Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645994 · record updated Aug 30, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$355,000
$267 / sqft · est. $2,181/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,330sqft
33days on market

944 Bells Mill Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

ActiveResidential · built 1930 · PLEASANT GROVE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1930

Price / sqft

$267

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,828/yr

County

Chesapeake VA

MLS #

10645994

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,330
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Farmhouse
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Metal
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PLEASANT GROVE
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, 2 Space
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, None

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Welcome to 944 Bells Mill Road, a beautifully updated Craftsman-style bungalow in the highly desirable Great Bridge area of Chesapeake. This home blends timeless character with modern updates, featuring fresh paint throughout, brand-new kitchen countertops, new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen and laundry room, and a refreshed bathroom. Situated on a spacious 0.36-acre lot, the property offers a detached garage/workshop, a welcoming front porch, a newer HVAC system, energy-efficient windows, and a durable metal roof. This charming home is just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes. If you're looking for character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location, 944 Bells Mill Road is ready to welcome you home.

Listing courtesy of Brenda Williams · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10645994

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A 1930-built, 3-bedroom home on Bells Mill Road puts you steps from Kevin Houston Park and less than a mile from three grocery stores, multiple restaurants, and two fitness studios — all within a well-rooted Chesapeake neighborhood that balances everyday convenience with genuine character.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1930, 944 Bells Mill Road carries the kind of structural bones and lot presence that newer construction rarely replicates. At 1,330 square feet across three bedrooms, the footprint is efficient without feeling cramped. What sets this address apart is its immediate access to green space — Kevin Houston Park is literally 0.1 miles away — combined with a location that keeps USCG Finance Center Chesapeake just seven minutes out and Norfolk Naval Shipyard a reasonable fifteen.

PLEASANT GROVE and the Chesapeake real estate market

Bells Mill Road sits in the southern Chesapeake corridor of zip code 23322, a stretch of the city that has held its residential identity for decades without losing ground to overdevelopment. The surrounding blocks carry a mix of established homes on generous lots, mature tree canopy, and the kind of quiet that comes from streets people actually live on rather than cut through. Chesapeake itself is the second-largest city by land area in Virginia, and this part of it — near the Greenbrier and Cedar Road corridors — gives you city infrastructure with a decidedly unhurried pace. If you are comparing homes for sale in Chesapeake, the 23322 zip code consistently draws buyers who want proximity to commerce and bases without sacrificing elbow room. Parks, neighborhood restaurants, and fitness options are all within walking or short driving distance, making daily life genuinely low-friction.

What's nearby

Kevin Houston Park is practically in your backyard at 0.1 miles — a real asset for morning walks or afternoon wind-downs. Bells Mill Park and Cedar Crossing Park are both under a mile away when you want more room to roam. Groceries are covered three ways: Walmart Neighborhood Market, Food Lion, and ALDI are all within a mile. When you want to eat out, Yu-Mi Sushi and Yianni's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Family Restaurant are 0.6 miles away, and Starbucks is right there alongside Dunkin' for your morning routine. Fitness options are equally stacked — Orangetheory Fitness, FITNESS 19, and Burn Boot Camp are all within a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is a seven-minute drive from 944 Bells Mill Road, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about fifteen. For service members weighing a VA loan purchase, this location keeps commute stress low while landing you in a stable, established neighborhood. Families comparing Chesapeake homes for sale with an eye on base proximity will find this address checks that box clearly.

For buyers drawn to character

A home built in 1930 doesn't apologize for its age — it earns it. The bones here reflect an era when construction meant something, and the lot and street presence that come with a Bells Mill Road address are simply not reproducible in a new subdivision. If you're drawn to homes with history, a real neighborhood feel, and a park steps from your front door, 944 is worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 944 Bells Mill Road from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the 23322 area.

How far is 944 Bells Mill Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about fifteen minutes away, a manageable commute that keeps this address viable for Shipyard personnel looking to buy in Chesapeake.

What parks are near 944 Bells Mill Road?

Kevin Houston Park at Cedarwood is just 0.1 miles away — essentially walkable — and both Bells Mill Park and Cedar Crossing Park are under a mile from the address.

Is 944 Bells Mill Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23322 zip code.

Where can families find homes for sale zoned for Grassfield High School and homes for sale zoned for Cedar Road Elementary School?

944 Bells Mill Road falls within the attendance boundaries for both schools — buyers focused on those zones will find this address lands squarely in that search.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the 23322 market well — reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of what 944 Bells Mill Road means for your move.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510034

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove is one of southeastern Chesapeake's fastest-growing areas, set along the Mount Pleasant Road and Battlefield Boulevard corridor south of the Great Bridge area.

$551K

Median sale · 12 mo

$255

Sold $/sq ft

30d

Days on market

18

For sale now

$138K

HH income

84.7%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,181/mo

Principal & interest

$1,842

Property tax

$236

Home insurance

$104

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$270,000$321,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

328 Faire Chase DR · 0.8 mi · 1,301 sqft$299,900 sold 2026-05
409 Faire CHSE · 0.9 mi · 1,341 sqft$299,900 sold 2026-02
424 Faire CHSE · 0.9 mi · 1,301 sqft$321,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$355,000

Price / Sq Ft

$267

Annual Taxes

$2,828

Monthly Tax

$236

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.80%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 28, 2026$355,000
Price reducedAug 18, 2026$355,000−$10,000
Currently listed$355,000

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

33 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Is 944 Bells Mill Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cedar Road Elementary (VaHome School Score 8.2/10), Hugo A. Owens Middle (VaHome School Score 7.8/10), Grassfield (VaHome School Score 8.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 944 Bells Mill Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 944 Bells Mill Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 944 Bells Mill Rd built?+
It was built in 1930, per the listing record.

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