Welcome to this custom-built retreat situated on 5 acres in a highly desirable Grassfield school district. Thoughtfully designed this exceptional property offers generous indoor and outdoor space with features ideal for multigenerational living, entertaining, hobbies, and storage. The private in-law suite includes a kitchenette and its own screened porch, creating a welcoming space for guests or extended family. Upstairs, you’ll find two ensuite bedrooms, along with an additional bedroom that offers excellent potential as a theater room, home office, or flexible living space. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those seeking extra workspace will appreciate the two-car attached garage, one-car detached garage with work area, and two storage sheds. From the inviting front porch—perfect for quiet mornings and scenic views—to the rear deck designed for gathering with family and friends, this one-of-a-kind property offers the space, privacy, and versatility today’s buyers are looking for.
Pleasant Grove, located between Great Bridge and the North Carolina line, is a rural and residential Chesapeake neighborhood with working farmland and pine-wooded backroads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Battlefield Blvd S and Pleasant Grove Rd crossroads, where feed stores, roadside produce stands, and small service shops set a practical, country cadence. Homes tend toward ranchers and newer builds on larger lots, with long driveways and wide skies. Two-lane roads and drainage canals trace the landscape, and evenings read quieter than the commercial corridors to the north. Outdoor time centers on nearby waterways and open fields rather than sidewalks.
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Offer insights
1837 Benefit Rd · $825,000
$831K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $831K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
29 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cable hookup
Ceiling fan
Central vacuum
Jetted tub
Gas-propane fireplace
Walk-in closet
Window treatments
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms with ensuite
First-floor master bedroom
In-law suite
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Master bath (jetted tub)
Kitchen
Breakfast area
Kitchen (appliances not specified)
Laundry & utility
Utility room
Workshop
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central air (two-zone)
Forced hot air (two-zone)
Propane gas heating
Exterior features
Horses allowed
Well with pump
Wooded views
Screened porch
Greenhouse
Storage shed
Home design
Detached farmhouse
Two stories (2 living levels)
Pocket doors
Crawl foundation
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Detached 1-car garage
Driveway parking
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Well water
Septic sewer
Electric water heater
HOA & community
No HOA
Other
Fuel in tank conveys
Electricity and solar
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This district is created primarily for the protection of the agricultural industry and rural section of the city from the invasion of urban and suburban uses and to preserve agricultural lands, forest lands and open space in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the community. This district is not intended for major residential development; therefore, residential development and subdivisions for residential purposes in the A-1 agricultural district are prohibited except for minor subdivisions, as that term is defined in section 3-403 of this ordinance, preservation divisions, as that term is defined in section 10-201 of this ordinance, and conditional cluster developments approved in accordance with section 6-2200 et seq. of this ordinance.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Nov 11, 2015 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a gas package unit, heat pump, and gas furnace in a single-family home.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chesapeake, VA • 23322
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Chesapeake. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1837 Benefit Rd
$815,021
$9,979 under list price of $825K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $690K to $796K.