Just Sold: 826 Priscilla Lane, Mt. Pleasant Heights in the Hickory Area of Chesapeake.Picture this: a charming brick ranch nestled on just over a 1/3-acre lot in the delightful Mt. Pleasant Heights neighborhood. This home isn't just a house; it's a haven of happiness and good vibes! This gem received so much love that it sold for over the asking price at $417,000! Yep, you read that right—talk about a hot property! And with only one other home sold in the neighborhood in the past six months, it's safe to say Mt. Pleasant Heights is the place to be.Guess what? This isn't just any sale—it's my eighth home sold in the beloved Mt. Pleasant Heights neighborhood! 🏡 Yep, you heard that right. I've been lucky enough to help eight families find their slice of happiness right here, and let me tel... 02/23/2024

Are you considering buying or selling a home in the Hickory area of Chesapeake? If so, let's take a closer look at the current real estate market in the sought-after neighborhood of Stratford Terrace.Location and Overview: Stratford Terrace is conveniently situated in the Hickory area of Chesapeake, just off Mt. Pleasant Road near the Centerville Turnpike intersection. Boasting approximately 160 single-family homes, this community was established between 2002 and 2006, offering a mix of modern residences. Nearby neighborhoods include Ravenna and School House Crossing.Property Snapshot: The median size of a home in Stratford Terrace is 2,903 square feet, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. With a median yard size of 0.35 acres, residents enjoy a balance of indoor and outdoor living. ... 02/02/2024

Welcome to Sanderson Estates, an exclusive residential enclave situated in the heart of the Hickory section of Chesapeake. This distinguished neighborhood, initiated in 2021 by Kirbor Homes, sets the stage for unparalleled county living on expansive 3-acre lots. Nestled near the intersection of Sanderson Road and Cedarville Road, this community is poised to become a haven for those seeking a harmonious blend of serenity and sophistication.A Glimpse into Sanderson Estates: Builder: Kirbor Homes Lot Size: 3 Acres Anticipated Homes: 100 Educational Excellence: Families in Sanderson Estates benefit from proximity to sought after educational institutions, with children attending Hickory Elementary, Hickory Middle, and Hickory High. The commitment to academic excellence enhances the appeal of... 01/31/2024

Are you considering a move to the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake? Las Gaviotas might just be the perfect neighborhood for you. Here's a snapshot of what this community has to offer:Location and Overview: Las Gaviotas is nestled in the heart of the Great Bridge area, conveniently situated off Cedar Road. Built primarily between 1985 and 1996, this neighborhood boasts a mix of approximately 300 townhomes and 600 single-family homes. Its proximity to various shopping areas and restaurants makes it an ideal choice for those seeking both convenience and a welcoming community vibe. Nearby neighborhoods include Cahoon Plantation and Cedarwood.Educational Opportunities: The schools zoned for Las Gaviotas have top ratings on GreatSchools.org. Children attend Cedar Road Elementary, Great Bridge ... 01/22/2024

 📙 The Stonegate Story 📙Comprising around 325 single-family homes, Stonegate has been a cherished part of Great Bridge since the 1990s.  Thses homes, with a median size of approximately 2,400 square feet, provide a spacious and welcoming backdrop for families and individuals.🏘️ Embracing the New 🏘️In addition to its classic charm, Stonegate also offers a new section that was constructions in the 2010s.  This fusion of the old and new creates a unique tapestry of architectural styles and designs.🌳 Neighborly Connections 🌳Surround by kindred communities like  Cheshire Forest and Jordan Hall, Stonegate thrives in the company of friends.  This network of neighborhoods enhances the sense of community and shared experiences in the heart of Great Bridge.🏫 Educational Excellence 🏫Stonegate offe... 10/25/2023

Discover Culpepper Landing:  A Deep Creek GemWelcome to the captivating communty of Culpepper Landing, nestled in the heart of Chesapeake's Deep Creek area.  🏡 A Neighborhood With a Story🏡Construction began in Culpepper Landing back in 2008.  This vibrant community has been the star of Homearama events not once, but twice, in 2009 and 2012. 🏠 A Diverse Tapestry of Homes 🏠 Culpepper Landing is home to approximately 550 single-family homes, with the median home size boasting a generous 2,688 square feet.  There are also around 135 townhouses with the neighborhood, offering a median size 1,831 square feet.  Mill Creek and  Sawyer's Mill are nearby neighborhoods. This diversity of homes means that there's something for eveyone in this community.📚 Education at Its Best 📚The children in this ... 10/11/2023

In the heart of Chesapeake's vibrant Greenbier area, another chapter of real estate success unfolds.  The charming home at 920 N White Oak Court has found its new owner. 🏡 A Cozy Abode 🏡 This cozy haven boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,076 square feet of living space.  It recently sold for $267,000, showcasing the enduring appeal of the Greenbrier area.🌳 Nestled in White Oak Crossing 🌳Situated in the intimate enclave of White Oak Crossing, just off Eden Way, this neighborhood is home to approximately 60 single family residences.  Built between 1978 and 1983, it exudes a timeless charm that's hard to resist.  Homes in White Oak Crossing typically offer 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an average of 1,553 square feet🔎 The Numbers Tell the Story 🔍Currently, there are no homes for sale in Whi... 10/04/2023

Mt. Pleasant Heights is located in the Hickory area of Chesapeake.  This neighborhood was built in the 1980's.  There are approximately 247 single family homes in this neighborhood with the average size being 1,884 square feet.  The average size of a yard is about 1/3 of an acre.  The children in this neighborhood attend Butts Road Primary and Intermediate and Hickory Middle and High.  Etheridge Lakes and Poplar Ridge are nearby neighborhoods.There are currently no homes for sale in Mt. Pleasant Heights.  In the past year 8 homes have sold.  The average sales price was $402,000 with an average market time of only 18 days.I am eager to sell more homes in this neighborhood.  If you are interested in buying or selling a home, don't hesitate to contact me today! I am happy to provide you wi... 08/07/2023

Willow Point is a condo community located in Riverwalk in Chesapeake, Virginia.  There are approximately 250 condos that were built between 1994 and 2001.  There are 11 floorplans in this community.  There are 4 models that are on 1 floor with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.  The square footage of the units are 972, 1,037, 1051, and 1,125.  There 7 models that are 2 stories:  1,053 SF with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,163 SF with 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, 1,171 SF with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,180 SF with 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, 1,244 SF with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,255 SF with 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, and 1,308 SF with 2 bedrooms/2bathrooms.  Creekside at Riverwalk, River Arch Village and Oak Bridge Forest are neighboring neighborhoods.The children in this neighborhood attend BM Wi... 07/19/2023

Essex Meadows is located in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake.  This neighborhood is located near the corner of Battlefield Blvd and Volvo Parkway.  It has approximately 225 single family homes that were primarily built in the 1960's and 1970's.  The median size of the homes is 1,634 square feet. Knell's Ridge and Woodbriar are nearby neighborhoods.  The children in this neighborhood attend BM Williams Elementary, Greenbrier Middle and Oscar Smith High schools.There is currently one home for sale in Essex Meadows at 213 Essex Drive.  Contact me today if you have any questions or would like to schedule a showing at this home.In the past 6 months five homes have sold in Essex Meadows: 121 Thrasher Road sold for $355,000, 1140 Valmire Drive sold for $360,000, 1301 Kingsway Drive sold for $... 07/12/2023

Etheridge Manor is located in the Hickory High and Butts Road Primary school district.  This neighborhood consists of just over 500 single family homes that were built primarily in 1979 thru 1993.  Most of the homes in this neighborhood are a ranch style home with 4 bedrooms with the 4th bedroom being above the garage.  The median size of a home is 1,886 square feet and the median size of a yard is .31 of an acre.  Etheridge Pointe, Lakes of Etheridge, Etheridge Meadows, Brandermill, and Etheridge Woods are neighboring neighborhoods.There are currently 3 homes for sale in Etheridge Manor.  There are 2 homes pending closing.  In the past 6 months 8 homes have sold in Etheridge Manor.  The average sales price was $444,363 with an average market time of only 20 days.As you can see the mark... 06/23/2023

I represented the buyers in the purchase of this home at 753 Sign Pine Road in the Hickory area of Chesapeake.  This home has 4 bedrooms.  It is just over 3,000 square feet on 3 acres with an inground pool.  It sold for $750,000.There are currently 14 homes for sale in the Hickory High School district on at least 3 acres.  There are 12 homes pending closing in the Hickory High School district on at least 3 acres.  In the past 6 months 21 homes have sold in Hickory on at least 3 acres.  The average sales price was $673,515 with a median market time of 28 days. I am eager to sell more homes in this area.  Contact me today if you are considering buying or selling in this neighborhood. Robin Gauthier NextHome Tidewater Realty      I specialize in helping buyer and sellers reach their real e... 06/08/2023

Stratford Terrace is located in the Hickory area of Chesapeake off of Mt. Pleasant Road near the Centerville Turnpike intersection.  This neighborhood consists of approximately 160 single family homes that were built between 2002 and 2006.  The median size of a home in Stratford Terrace is 2,903 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  The median size of a yard in this neighborhood is .35 of an acre.  Ravenna and School House Crossing are neighboring neighborhoods.  The children in this neighborhood attend Butts Road Primary, Butts Road Intermediate, Hickory Middle, and Hickory High. There are currently no homes for sale in Stratford Terrace.  There are 2 homes pending closing at 1507 Ashburn Court and 1600 Westerly Court.  In the past year 3 homes have sold in Stratford Terrace... 04/24/2023

Las Gaviotas is located in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.  This neighborhood was primarily built in 1985 until 1996.  It consists of approximately 300 townhomes and 600 single family homes.  It is located off of Cedar Road near numerous shopping areas and restuarants.  Cahoon Plantation and Cedarwood  are nearby neighborhoods.  The children in this neighborhood attend Cedar Road Elementary, Great Bridge Middle and Grassfield High schools.There is currently one home for sale in Las Gaviotas at 407 Las Gaviotas Blvd.  It is under contract.  In the past 6 months 4 townhomes and single family homes sold in Las Gaviotas.  The townhomes had an average selling price of $263,375 with an average market time of 23 days.  The single family homes had an average selling price of $484,815 and a... 04/07/2023

Upton Farms is located in the Hickory area of Chesapeake off of Etheridge Manor Boulevard.  There are just over 300 single family homes in this neighborhoods.  Most of the homes were built in the 1990's.  The homes sizes range from 1,712 square feet to 2,864 square feet.  The median size is 2,040 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  The children in this neighborhood attend Southeastern Elementary, Hickory Middle and Hickory High.There are currently no homes for sale in Upton Farms.  There is one home pending closing at 625 Valor Court.  This home is 2,138 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  The asking price is $479,000 and it was on the market for 14 days.In the past 6 months 3 homes have sold in Upton Farms.  1214 Colonial View is 1,941 square feet with 4 bedroom... 03/20/2023

Etheridge Lakes is located in the Hickory area of Chesapeake.  This neighborhood has approximately 560 single family homes that were built primarily in the 2000's.  The median size of a home is 3,096 square feet.  The median size a yard in this neighborhood is .3 of an acre.  The neighborhood is located near the intersections of Centerville Turnpike and Etheridge Manor Boulevard and Fentress Road and Centerville Turnpike.  The children in this neighborhood attend Butts Road Primary/Intermediate, Hickory Middle and Hickory High.There are currently 2 homes for sale and 2 homes pending closing in Etheridge Lakes.  In the past 6 months 14 homes have sold in Etheridge Lakes.  The average sales price was $586,250 with an average market time of 16 days.I am eager to sell more homes in this nei... 12/22/2022

 Warrington Hall is located in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake.  This neighborhood has approximately 200 single family homes, 60 townhomes, and 60 condos that also includes a 55 and up section.  Construction began in this neighborhood in 2002 and completed in 2018. This neighborhood is located between Butts Station Road and Kempsville Road.  It has walking trails, clubhouse, tennis courts, playgrounds and a pool. Kemp Crossing and Kemp Woods are nearby neighborhoods.  The children in this neigborhood attend Greenbrier Primary and Intermediate Elementary, Greenbrier Middle and Indian River High Schools.  Above are the homes for sale in Warrington Hall. In the past 6 months the below 8 homes have sold in Warrington Hall.  The average market time was 15 days.  The average home sold 1% ov... 12/08/2022

Culpepper Landing is located in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake near the intersection of Mill Creek Parkway and George Washington Highway.  Construction in this neighborhood began in 2008 and continues until this day.  It was a Homearama neighborhood in 2009 and 2012.    There are approximately 550 single family homes in this neighborhood with the median home size being 2,688 square feet.  There are approximately 135 townhouses with the median size being 1,831 square feet.  The children in this neighborhood attend Deep Creek High, Deep Creek Middle and Deep Creek Elementary.  Mill Creek and Sawyers Mill are nearby neighborhoods.There are currently 7 homes for sale in Culpepper Landing.  There are 18 homes that are pending closing.  In the past 6 months 72 homes have sold in this neigh... 10/26/2022

Stonegate is located in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.  It consists of approximately 325 single family homes that were primarily built in the 1990s.  The median size of a home in Stonegate is around 2,400 square feet.  There is a new section of Stonegate that was built in the 2010s.  Cheshire Forest and Jordan Hall are nearby neighborhoods.  The children in this neighborhood attend Southeastern Elementary, Great Bridge Middle and Great Bridge High.  There are currently no homes for sale in Stonegate.  There is one home pending closing at 1118 Fairhaven Road.  In the past year 19 homes have sold in Stonegate.  The average market time was only 11 days.  The average sales price was $469,200.I am eager to sell more homes in Stonegate.  Contact me today if you are interested in purchas... 09/02/2022

Few people look forward to tax filing season.  Unless you are an accountant who loves tax season, you probably dread this time of year, and you are thrilled when your return is in and your refund is on the way or your tax debt is all paid off. When you sign your tax return and send it in, you may think that tax filing season is finally over, and that the IRS will not be bugging you for another year. That’s unfortunately not the case.  Millions of Americans get letters from the IRS stating they owe more money or asking for more information. So there are times when you may need to revisit your old return and file an amended one. NOTE: If you have back tax debt, are under audit, or have multiple years of un-filed tax returns, we highly recommend readers to reach out to our firm first.  Our... 08/13/2022