About Chesapeake's Great Bridge

Pines of Warrick, Chesapeake Virginia

Pines of Warrick in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia is a lovely, tree-studded neighborhood with curving roads and friendly neighbors. Pines of Warrick is located off of Cedar Road and has long been a favorite location for people who want to stay within the Great Bridge school system. Homes within the Pines of Warrick subdivision vary between the quintessential "Great Bridge Special" (ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) and more grand two story homes. Some of the homes within the neighborhood have in-ground swimming pools.

Exteriors in Pines of Warrick are typically either brick or vinyl siding, and many have spacious front porches. Pines of Warrick does not have a Property Owner Association and no dues are required for home ownership within the subdivision. On pleasant days, you can see people enjoying the outdoors by taking walks, jogging or riding their bikes around the neighborhood.

Pines of Warrick has had a few foreclosures over the past two years. However, the homes in Pines of Warrick have maintained their value rather well, despite the economic difficulties in the housing market.

Over the past three months (Period October 17, 2010 to January 17, 2011), there has been only one sale within Pines of Warrick. The sale was a foreclosure sale. Below you will find the sale statistics.

Address Square Feet # BR #BA Sales Price Date Closed

701 Montebello Circle 1591 3 2.5 $199,900* Pending

* Indicates list price for sale that has not yet closed.

For additional information on homes in Pines of Warrick and other Chesapeake Treasures, call Kathryn Maguire (Rose and Womble Realty) at 757-560-0881 or Kathryn@MyAgentKathryn.com.

Plantation Greens Apartments Finally to be Reviewed by Chesapeake City Council

The Chesapeake City Council will reviewing the proposed development of the Plantation Greens apartment complex that is proposed to be developed in the land between the Cahoon Plantation Golf Club and Shillelagh Road. The apartment complex would bring 325 luxury apartments to the area. Concerns over the project focus on the already congested Dominion Boulevard to the issues with drainage that many local residents have suffered as a result of previous development efforts. Supporters claim that it would stimulate growth and economic development.

It is assumed that the Planning Commission will recommend that the proposed development be denied. However, nothing is certain until the City Council has an opportunity to review the facts and hear the opinions of the local residents.

People who would like to have their voices heard on the matter should attend the City Council meeting to review the Plantation Greens Apartments Development on November 23, 2010 at 6:30pm.

There is a planned meeting for those opposed to the Plantation Greens Apartment project at the Grassfield Ruritan Club on Thursday, November 18 at 7:30. The Ruritan Club is located at 920 Shillelagh Road in Chesapeake, Virginia.

This is democracy in action....make your voice heard!

Eagle Point Chesapeake Virginia

Eagle Pointe in Chesapeake, Virginia is a wonderful "Active Adult" community located on Cedar Road near the intersection of Cedar and Dominion Boulevard. Eagle Pointe is one of the few gated communities in Chesapeake and offers a myriad of options for empty-nesters who are looking for an active lifestyle but do not want to have to bother with tiresome chores like yardwork or exterior home maintenance. All Eagle Pointe homes feature a first-floor master bedroom, a feature which is desired by most active adult home buyers.

The Property Owners' Association at Eagle Pointe has very strict guidelines which ensure that the community maintains its aesthetic beauty. Your POA dues will gain you access to the community's amazing Bay Club which features an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, library, card room, gym, and impeccable party room and kitchen. Eagle Pointe employs an Activities Director and hosts numerous activities throughout the year which further enhances the sense of community. In addition, many exercise classes are hosted in the gym each week.

Golf membership at The Isles Golf Links is also available for a separate fee. The Isles provides a stunning 18-hole golf course winds through the community and further enhances the beauty of life at Eagle Pointe.

The home values in Eagle Pointe have been affected by the economic downturn in the local housing market and there have been a few foreclosures. However, construction has continued and standards within the community have not been negatively impacted. Over the past three months (Period July 25, 2010 to October 25, 2010), there have been five sales in Eagle Pointe. Three of the sales were straight sales (not a foreclosure or short sale) and two were foreclosure sales. Below you will find the sale statistics:

* Indicates foreclosure sale

Forest Lakes in Chesapeake Virginia One of my most favorite neighborhoods in Chesapeake is the neighborhood of Forest Lakes. Forest Lakes is located between Waters Road and Washington Road and features a central circular drive (aptly named Forest Lakes Circle) and several offshoot avenues and cul-de-sacs. The street names in Forest Lakes evoke the name of every tree imaginable...Maple, Pecan, Spruce, Cherry and Walnut, to name a few. The homes were built starting around 1990 and there are a few new construction homes available on the Waters Road side of the development. Houses in Forest Lakes range from single story ranch homes to grand two story homes. Forest Lakes was once the site of Home-arama and some of the homes have extra pizazz that you do not always find in other developments. Although, at this time, some of those extra touches might appear to seem dated to the prospective buyer. Exteriors range from brick to vinyl, some have expansive front porches. Many of the homes that are on the interior of the main circle border a man-made lake which is a popular haven for all kinds of water fowl. The community also contains a park with playground equipment and a club house.

An amazing thing about Forest Lakes is that it is one neighborhood that has not been plagued by a spate of foreclosures or short sales, although there have been a few. For that reason, as well as the natural beauty and desirability of the neighborhood, Forest Lakes has maintained its value relatively well.

There are currently four homes for sale within the Forest Lakes subdivision (October 20, 2010). Below you will find the sales statistics.

Address Sq Ft # BR #BA Yr Built List Price
1004 Keelee Tree Court 3200 5 3.5 2010 $409,900
1000 Keelee Tree Court 2800 4 3 2010 $398,000
821 Forest Lakes Drive 2400 4 2.5 1991 $324,900
837 Forest Lakes Drive 3000 4 2.5 1994 $344,900

For additional information on homes in Forest Lakes and other Chesapeake Treasures, call Kathryn Maguire (Rose and Womble Realty) at 757-560-0881 or Kathryn@MyAgentKathryn.com.

Pines of Warrick in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia is a lovely, tree-studded neighborhood with curving roads and friendly neighbors. Pines of Warrick is located off of Cedar Road and has long been a favorite location for people who want to stay within the Great Bridge school system. Homes within the Pines of Warrick subdivision vary between the quintessential "Great Bridge Special" (ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) and more grand two story homes. Some of the homes within the neighborhood have in-ground swimming pools Exteriors in Pines of Warrick are typically either brick or vinyl siding, and many have spacious front porches.

Pines of Warrick does not have Property Owner Association and no dues are required for home ownership within the subdivision. On pleasant days, you can see people enjoying the outdoors by taking walks, jogging or riding their bikes around the neighborhood.

Pines of Warrick has had a few foreclosures over the past two years. However, the homes in Pines of Warrick have maintained their value rather well, despite the economic difficulties in the housing market.

Over the past three months (Period July 17, 2010 to October 17, 2010), there has been only one sale within Pines of Warrick. The sale was a straight sale (not a foreclosure or short sale) Below you will find the sale statistics.

Address Square Feet # BR #BA Sales Price Date Closed
604 Montebello Circle 2000 4 2 $339,900 7/27/2010

For additional information on homes in Pines of Warrick and other Chesapeake Treasures, call Kathryn Maguire (Rose and Womble Realty) at 757-560-0881 or Kathryn@MyAgentKathryn.com.