Western Branch: Off Base Neighborhood/Subdivision


Navy, Officer
50-60 years old
Previously lived in: San Diego, Groton, Orlando, Fernandina Beach, Chesapeake
1 review

"The Western side of Tidewater"

Western Branch is often overlooked by military persons moving to the Tidewater/Norfolk area. Western Branch is part of Chesapeake, but the less crowded section. I-664 runs through this neck of Chesapeake making easy access to Newport News and Norfolk (Portsmouth) shipyards, Naval Hospital Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Coast Guard base. The drive to Naval Airstation Norfolk is just 40 minutes.

Western Branch has great schools, parks and plenty of shopping options. As a family community, there are many soccer, baseball and football leagues, scouting groups, dance groups and clubs to keep your children busy. Recreation includes parks and hiking trails along the old rail lines.

Pros Cons
  1. pedestrian roadways
  2. country living close to everything
  3. Plenty of shopping options
  4. friendly people!
  1. toll roads if travel is through the tunnels.
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Price: $250-$400k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Recommendations: Jolliff Woods, Lakes of Jolliff, Willow Lakes, Davids Mill, The Crossing, Dock Landing
  • Appearance: curbs, rural, suburban, neighborhood parks

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Spaghetti Eddies
  • Gym / Fitness: Taylor Bend YMCA
  • Shopping: Chesapeake Square

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 10 years
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