Chesapeake, VA homes for sale

Located in one of the oldest settled areas in the U.S., the city of Chesapeake - formed in 1963 - is something like a newborn hanging out at a senior center. Even so, it’s the second largest city by land area in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Chesapeake real estate contains everything from urban business, industrial and residential districts to virgin forest, wetlands and farmland.

Shopping and Dining

Living in a popular tourist area can have its drawbacks, of course, but in the case of Chesapeake, it also has some tremendous advantages.

People come to the Hampton Roads area, as the region is colloquially called, primarily for its scenic beauty, sandy beaches and sparkling waterways, but also for its distinctive dining experiences and chic shopping. And Chesapeake is home to some of the best of each.

Two of the shopping hot spots in Chesapeake are the Greenbrier Mall and the Chesapeake Square Mall, where you can find popular chain department stores, upscale specialty shops and everything in between. Greenbrier also houses the amazing new 170,000-square foot Towne Place, with family restaurants, phenomenal retail establishments and a massive outdoor entertainment plaza.

Culinary delights can be found all over town. From local small town-style diners to national restaurant franchises, Chesapeake serves up delicious entrees to suit all tastes.

Of course, the Atlantic Ocean provides much of the table fare in the region. Locals will also point you toward Famous Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs and Grills, Wood Chicks BBQ and many other non-seafood eateries.

Parks and Recreation

The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, one of the best preserved natural places on this coast, is just a short drive from Chesapeake.

This magnificent patch of lush wetlands covers more than 111,000 acres and contains the magical Lake Drummond, Virginia's second largest natural lake. Bring the whole family and enjoy some canoeing, kayaking and sailing.

The City of Chesapeake’s Parks and Recreation Department administers a cornucopia of athletic, environmental and therapeutic recreation programs. It also services and maintains several neighborhood parks, as well as dog parks, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Living 

Chesapeake is part of the Hampton Roads area, which attracts millions of tourists each year and offers incredible cultural entertainment options like the Virginia Opera, the Virginia Stage Company and the Virginia Symphony.

The main seven cities in Hampton Roads include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton and Newport News. When you own a Chesapeake home, you are always in easy reach of the attractions that bring in all the visitors.

When you live in Chesapeake you have a wealth of outdoor activities on your doorstep. Easy access to rivers, beaches and countless parks are made incrementally better thanks to the area's year-round mild climate.

Schools, Health, Transportation

Chesapeake parents have a wealth of both public and private schools from which to choose, including several private Christian elementary and middle schools and six public high schools.

The Chesapeake General Hospital, Maryview Medical Center and the Hospital for Extended Recovery are a few of the fine healthcare and medical facilities in Chesapeake and the Hampton Roads area.

Public transportation is readily available throughout the Hampton Roads corridor. Some of the options include Amtrak train service, the Hampton Roads Transit system and Norfolk International Airport.