About Virginia Beach's Chimney Hill

Why Chimney Hill Condominium is such a great value can be explained quite easily. The condominium was built in the late 1980’s and is entirely located within the Chimney Hill Community Association. That means you get the benefit of their clubhouse and pool, tennis and ball courts, playgrounds and parks – but because the condo does not have to maintain these amenities on their own, the condo fees are able to remain low.

The condo grounds are well maintained and look presentable throughout the year and over the years. The location is ideal for Virginia Beach. With easy access to Rosemont Road and Holland Road, Independence Boulevard and I-264 are nearby to connect you with the Oceanfront, Oceana Naval Air Station, Dam Neck Base, and all of Hampton Roads.

The thing that has helped the community maintain real estate values throughout the years is the fact that it’s a well planned community with three different floor plans for the two and three bedroom units. Quads, Townhomes, and 8-Plexes each offer specific benefits so the community is sure to please any prospective buyer. The Quads and Townhouses have traditional townhouse layouts of kitchen and living areas downstairs with an interior staircase to the second floor for bedrooms. In the quads and 8-plexes, both bedrooms have their own bath, so they are all master suites. The upstairs floor plan of the 8-plex has an additional loft which could be a third bedroom if desired.

The desirable floor plans, convenient location, and affordable condo dues have made Chimney Hill Condominium one of the best values for your condo shopping dollar in Virginia Beach.

Chimney Hill Condominium in Virginia Beach is one of the most desirable condo associations in the area because of the intelligent design of the community and relatively low condo fees. The association was created within the larger Chimney Hill Community Association, so the condo doesn’t need to individually pay for a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, or playgrounds; each of these amenities are provided by the home owners association. Additionally, the location is convenient to everything in the area. Truly, you are about 15 minutes to the oceanfront, 5 minutes to Town Center, 20 minutes to Norfolk, and about the same to Chesapeake. The community association has planned activities throughout the year for all residents to enjoy.

The community itself is also comprised of three basic floor plan styles. The townhomes are traditional (bedrooms up, living/kitchen/dining down) with wood decks in the rear and two parking spaces just out the front door. The Quads, are similar in that the living and dining areas are downstairs and bedrooms are upstairs, but there are only two bedrooms, each with its own vanity and private bathroom. This style also has a small back yard with privacy fence. The third style is the 8-Plex which is available as a downstairs unit with fenced patio and outdoor storage shed, two master suites separated by the great room and kitchen and everything is on one level. The upstairs version has a vaulted cathedral ceiling and spiral staircase to a bonus room (suitable as office or third bedroom). This upstairs floor plan is the most popular in the community because there are only 16 of this layout in the entire community of 137 homes. Every home in the complex has a wood burning fireplace for added nostalgia and extra warmth.

The parking in Chimney Hill Condominium is another intelligent design feature. The community was created with 2.33 parking spaces per unit. Although only one is assigned per unit, there is ample parking for visitors and residents are allowed to purchase exclusive rights to an extra parking space on an annual basis.

The unit at 713 Mount Holly Muse has had one owner and has been maintained in excellent condition. It has new Berber carpet throughout and updated appliances. A second floor unit, it has the loft which overlooks the great room and is painted in a neutral color – truly ready for you to move right in. Perhaps the best part is the price – these units are approved for VA loans and you can actually own for less than you would expect to pay in rent. With two master suites, the layout is ideal if you decide to have a roommate.

Chimney Hill Short Sales are similar to many other communities in Virginia Beach. Currently, there are 39 properties on the market of which 10 are short sales. That's over 25% which means there are some good prices to be found.

Chimney Hill, a community built in the mid 80's, is conveniently located near the intersection of Rosemont Road and Holland Road in Virginia Beach. From Chimney Hill, it's approximately 15 minutes to the oceanfront, less than 10 minutes to the downtown, Town Center, and a short drive to most of the area military installations, so Chimney Hill is a great place that many people call home. Comprised of homes in the entry level price range, the homes are mostly vinyl siding exterior one and two story detached houses with one car garages. The neighborhood also includes Chimney Hill Condominium which are mostly vinyl two story units with some brick front units and approximately 140 residences in all. Finally, there is a cluster of townhouses with wood or vinyl siding in mostly two story attached residences, some with garages. In total, the entire community of Chimney Hill contains approximately 1300 residences. There is also an apartment complex located amongst the community, but it is not included in the association. The community has a self managed home owner's association, clubhouse, pool, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, and a park.

If you are considering buying a home in Chimney Hill or anywhere else in Virginia Beach, you need an agent who knows the area and can represent your best interests in locating your new home and negotiating the best possible deal for you. For a listing of short sales in your area, go to www.ExitVirginiaBeach.com and search the MLS for yourself. If you currently own property and are considering selling, whether short sale or not, you should call me, Drick Ward, to learn of the marketing tools I bring to the table to get your home sold for the best possible price with the least amount of inconvenience to you. I also offer professional property management for people who prefer not to sell at the current time, but need to ensure they get good quality tenants.