Western Branch Homes for Sale in Chesapeake, VA
Western Branch is a home neighborhood in Chesapeake, Virginia. It has tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes. The area shares the wider suburban feel of Chesapeake. Still, it has its own distinct identity. Long-settled blocks and mature landscaping give the area a settled feel.
41 homes for sale in Western Branch right now.
“Western Branch runs on settled streets and mature trees, and it trades at a steadier rhythm than the flashier corridors of Chesapeake. One thing we flag early: the area straddles the Chesapeake–Portsmouth line, so confirm which city a specific address sits in — taxes, schools, and services follow the city line, not the neighborhood name.”
41
Active Listings
$550,900
Median List Price
$219
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
55
Avg. Days on Market
2d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Western Branch.
Neighborhood113
Sold · last 12 mo
$375,000
Median sale price
$202
Median sold $/sq ft
33
Median days on market
$850,000
3315 Tyre Neck RD, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$661,900
2213 Nantucket AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$649,900
2217 Nantucket AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$638,553
2209 HAMPTON ROADS PW, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$632,735
2202 Wilmington AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$609,900
MM Myrtle II NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$609,900
2223 Hampton Roads PW, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$599,900
2208 Wilmington AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$599,900
MM Camellia w/ Sunroom NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$599,900
2215 Nantucket AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$596,900
2211 Nantucket AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$585,000
3303 Arboretum Trl NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$579,005
2211 Hampton Roads PW, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$575,000
3120 Deans CT, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$565,900
MM Carter (5 bed) NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$564,900
5103 Annapolis DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$558,900
MM Carter NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$554,718
2207 Hampton Roads PW, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$550,900
2206 Wilmington AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$550,900
MM Sycamore NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$550,900
2205 Hampton RD, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$547,900
4021 Cory LN, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$539,900
2204 Wilmington AVE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$539,900
MM Myrtle NONE, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$525,000
2216 Hampton Roads PW, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$525,000
5036 Queen ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$525,000
5041 Queen ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$520,000
5101 James ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$515,000
5000 Corolla DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$480,000
5108 Queen ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$479,500
5132 Charlotte ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$457,195
4706 Mahogany RN, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$447,340
4704 Mahogany RN, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$435,000
5207 Pughsville RD, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$400,000
4908 Portsmouth BLVD, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$310,500
2409 Leytonstone DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$292,000
2454 Whitman ST, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$284,000
2806 Baldwin DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$250,000
2453 Leytonstone DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$227,000
4332 Hillingdon BND #206, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
$9,900
3509 Sigmon DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
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Living in Western Branch
In Western Branch, you have local parks and outdoor fun like you'd find across the Chesapeake area. The area is quiet and warm. Schools and shops are easy to reach. Daily life centers on a steady home base and a strong sense of community in a suburban setting.
Western Branch appeals to buyers who want settled suburban living inside Chesapeake's borders. The area offers a range of home sizes and styles to fit many needs. It is a smart choice if you value a steady area with real character.
What Western Branch homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$375,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
113 closed sales
$202
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
33 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$10K–$850K
Active listing range
41 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 55 | $539,900 |
| Townhomes & condos | 58 | $288,000 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
How Western Branch compares
The 3 closest Chesapeake neighborhoods VaHome profiles, measured from map center to map center. Same 12-month REIN closed-sales math for every row.
| Neighborhood | Median sale | $ / sq ft | Days on mkt | Sold · 12 mo | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Branch | $375,000 | $202 | 33 | 113 | 41 |
| Dock Landing · 2.3 mi | $567,900 | $221 | 32 | 7 | 1 |
| Camelot · 5.6 mi | $346,000 | $199 | 13 | 34 | 12 |
| Deep Creek · 7.6 mi | $400,000 | $223 | 18 | 63 | 25 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, refreshed every 10 minutes. Neighborhoods with fewer than 5 closed sales are left out so no row rests on one or two homes.
What the homes in Western Branch are like
Age, size, lot and price band of the 113 Western Branch homes that closed since Oct 15, 2025, as recorded in the REIN MLS.
2016
Median year built
most homes sold were built 1978–2025
1,874 sq ft
Median living area
4-bedroom is the most common layout
9,910 sq ft (0.23 ac)
Median lot · detached
20 detached sales with a recorded lot
| Price range by type | Sold · 12 mo | Lower quarter | Median | Upper quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 55 | $445,000 | $539,900 | $575,000 |
| Townhomes & condos | 58 | $250,000 | $288,000 | $313,000 |
Lower and upper quarter are the 25th and 75th percentile sale prices. Half of all sales fell between them.
HOA reality
68%
Sales with an HOA
77 of 113 closed sales where REIN recorded an association
$80/mo
Typical HOA fee
median of 34 sales that reported a fee
$348/mo
Typical condo fee
median of 55 condo sales that reported a fee
Fees are what the listing agent entered at the time of sale. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association before you write an offer.
Source: REIN MLS closed sales since Oct 15, 2025, computed by VaHome. Any figure with fewer than 5 recorded homes is left out.
Recently sold in Western Branch
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
2625 Leytonstone DR #372, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
2 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,870 sqft
$305,000
Sold Oct 2026
5112 Annapolis DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,420 sqft
$575,000
Sold Oct 2026
4009 Maple DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 sqft
$360,000
Sold Oct 2026
2462 Leytonstone DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,870 sqft
$315,000
Sold Sep 2026
2871 Lilley Cove DR, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
3 bd · 1.1 ba · 2,356 sqft
$482,000
Sold Sep 2026
4606 Old Fox TRL, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,703 sqft
$275,000
Sold Sep 2026
4301 Colindale RD #208, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft
$229,500
Sold Sep 2026
4603 Longleaf PL, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,880 sqft
$460,000
Sold Sep 2026
2314 Alcott WAY, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
2 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,329 sqft
$288,000
Sold Sep 2026
4620 Longleaf PL, CHESAPEAKE VA 23321
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,842 sqft
$443,000
Sold Sep 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 296 Western Branch homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
0%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 295 · AE · 1
0 of 302
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Zone D
hurricane evacuation zone
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the Western Branch area
$95,232
Median household income
38
Median age
72%
Owner-occupied households
40%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Western Branch area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Western Branch. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated October 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Western Branch real estate FAQ
Where is Western Branch located within Chesapeake, VA?+
Western Branch is the northernmost borough of Chesapeake. It sits in the northwest part of the city. The Western Branch of the Elizabeth River sets it apart from the rest of Chesapeake. So do the Great Dismal Swamp and the rail and interstate corridors. It borders Portsmouth to the east and northeast. Suffolk lies to the west and northwest. The Bowers Hill area is to its south. Interstate 664 runs through the center of the area. This geography gives Western Branch its own distinct identity within the city.
What kinds of homes are in Western Branch?+
Western Branch is a mature, tree-lined area with a wide mix of homes built over several decades. There are brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s and classic two-story houses. Newer builds are here too, including some homes near the Elizabeth River. Lots tend to be settled, with grown trees. The area has many named subdivisions across the Western Branch North, South, and riverside sections. Inventory ranges from modest one-story homes to larger waterfront homes.
What schools serve Western Branch?+
Western Branch is served by Chesapeake Public Schools. The area has its own set of Western Branch schools by grade level. Western Branch Primary covers PreK-2. Next comes Western Branch Intermediate for grades 3-5. Then Western Branch Middle covers grades 6-8, and Western Branch High covers grades 9-12. The high school opened in 1968 and has more than 2,100 students. Jolliff Middle is the other middle school that feeds into it. Exact zones are set by Chesapeake Public Schools. So buyers should confirm the assigned schools for any specific address. Review current GreatSchools and Virginia School Quality Profile ratings too.
How far is Western Branch from the interstates and military bases?+
Interstate 664 runs through the center of Western Branch. It is part of the Hampton Roads Beltway. The road connects to I-64, State Route 164, which is the Western Freeway, Route 17, and Portsmouth Boulevard. That puts much of the region within reach. The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel carries I-664 across the harbor at the mouth of the James River. It leads toward Newport News and Hampton on the Peninsula. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard are a short drive away. That makes the borough handy for commutes across the harbor.
What parks and amenities are in Western Branch?+
Recreation anchors include the roughly 90-acre Western Branch Park. Its official name is Claire R. Askew Western Branch Park. It has ball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and a dog park. Elizabeth River Park has a boat ramp on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. Dunedin Park and the smaller Crossings at Western Branch add more. The Western Branch Community Center adds an indoor gathering space. Everyday shops, grocery stores, and dining cluster along Portsmouth Boulevard and Western Branch Boulevard. That is near the Chesapeake Square retail area, which is getting a major redevelopment.
What is it like living in Western Branch compared to the rest of Chesapeake?+
Western Branch reads as a settled, suburban borough with mature streets. It has its own set of schools, parks, and shops. That sets it apart from the newer-growth areas of southern Chesapeake. It is bounded by the Elizabeth River, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Suffolk and Portsmouth lines. So it works almost as a community of its own. It is still part of the City of Chesapeake. I-664 gives reach to jobs across Hampton Roads.
About Chesapeake
Homes for sale in Chesapeake, VA offer suburban space, top-rated schools, and easy access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk. The city splits roughly into five corridors. Greenbrier, ZIP 23320, has newer construction and shopping near the mall. Great Bridge, in 23320 and 23322, has the historic Battlefield district and excellent schools. Hickory, in 23322, has large-lot homes and Hickory High. Western Branch, in 23321, sits near the Portsmouth border. It has mature trees and starter homes. Deep Creek and South Norfolk, in 23323 and 23324, have lower-priced homes and waterfront access. Chesapeake Public Schools anchor buyer demand. They rank among the highest-rated in Hampton Roads. Hickory High, Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Western Branch High are all here. Median home prices range from $300K starter homes in Deep Creek to $600K+ homes in Great Bridge. Luxury estates in Hickory's gated neighborhoods run $1M+. The commute to Virginia Beach, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, or Newport News Shipbuilding is easy via I-664 and I-64. Below you'll find every active Chesapeake MLS listing. It is pulled every 2 minutes from the REIN feed.
Schools serving Chesapeake
Browse Chesapeake homes by CPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.
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