Brick ranch on over a quarter acre with a carport, a spacious backyard, and large storage sheds. Inside, the living room opens to the kitchen. Mature trees and shrubs frame a backyard with plenty of room to garden, entertain, or relax. The HVAC system is still under warranty. Sold as-is, this home offers an opportunity for an investor or a handy buyer to build equity through repairs and updates. Convenient to shopping, dining, and schools, with easy access to I-64 and I-264.
Indian River Estates, located between Indian River Road and the Elizabeth River, is a residential and waterfront Chesapeake neighborhood with deep canals and a boat-ready feel. The streets read as mid-century ranches and updated brick colonials on leafy lots, with docks and bulkheads shaping the backyard view. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Indian River Rd & Sparrow Rd corridor, where marinas, bait-and-tackle counters, and low-key local eateries set a working-waterfront tone. Community touchstones nearby include The Bier Garden, Chesapeake Conference Center, and the Chesapeake Planetarium. Daily rhythms lean toward paddling, fishing, and porch time, with quick routes toward Greenbrier’s shopping grid. Water and tree cover keep the atmosphere calm even when the main roads hum.
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Market insights
4314 Towanda Rd · $225,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$225,000
Median sale price in this area is $453,520. (102% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Ceiling fan
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, both on the first floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Dishwasher, microwave, electric range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Utility room
Flooring
Carpet and ceramic flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Heat pump cooling
Exterior features
Corner location
Patio
Backyard fence
Chain-link fencing
Storage shed
Home design
Detached, single-story ranch
Parking
Carport
Driveway parking
Street parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
City/county water and sewer
Gas water heater
Electricity and solar
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HVAC
Nov 11, 2015 • Final
Residential addition
Work on a roof.
Addition
Roofing
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chesapeake, VA • 23325
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 4314 Towanda Rd
$224,513
$487 under list price of $225K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $212K to $342K.