Own a piece of Chesapeake history! This charming Great Bridge Craftsman bungalow is documented by the Virginia DHR as Historic Resource #131-5027, dating to approx. 1915–1925. Full of warmth & character with beautiful wood floors, new LVP in the kitchen & laundry, fresh paint, updated fixtures, refreshed kitchen & bath, plus a versatile bonus room that can easily serve as an additional bedroom. Detached garage, spacious & a.36-acre lot. A rare blend of historic charm, modern touches & timeless character—ready to welcome you home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
$256Price/Sq.Ft.
$85/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brenda Williams• Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Listed by Joe Turner• Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Great Bridge, located between the Southern Branch Elizabeth River and the Dismal Swamp Canal, is a historic and suburban Chesapeake neighborhood with a waterfront corridor and a classic main-road commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Battlefield Blvd S and Cedar Rd intersection, where local eateries, marinas, and everyday storefronts cluster in steady motion. Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation and the Great Bridge Lock Park set a heritage-and-water theme along the canal edge. Housing ranges from established brick colonials and ranch-style streets to newer subdivisions tucked behind tree lines. Side roads trace creeks and inlets, while Battlefield Boulevard keeps the pace practical. Parks and boat ramps add an outdoors-forward rhythm without leaving town.
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Offer insights
944 Bells Mill Rd · $340,500
$342K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $342K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer hookups
Flooring
Ceramic, laminate, vinyl, and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Home design
Detached farmhouse
Two stories with two living levels
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Two parking spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Metal roof
Crawl-space foundation
Utilities
City/county water and sewer
Gas water heater
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $85
Electricity and solar
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This district is intended for single-family development with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft in the urban and suburban overlay districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
May 5, 2021 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Construct a grade-level deck.
Addition
Nov 11, 2015 • Final
Residential gas
Install or replace a gas range, package unit, and water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% chance 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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° 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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Chesapeake. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 944 Bells Mill Rd
$334,141
$6,359 under list price of $341K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $488K.