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.
  • Family Friendly:
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  • Schools:

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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# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Dock Landing Chesapeake VA 0.8 mi
2 Jolliff Woods Chesapeake VA 1.3 mi
3 Wellington Chesapeake VA 3.2 mi
4 Merrimac Landing Chesapeake VA 3.4 mi
5 Steeplechase Suffolk VA 3.9 mi
6 Deep Creek Chesapeake VA 4.5 mi
7 Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing Suffolk VA 4.9 mi
8 Burbage Grant Suffolk VA 5.5 mi
9 Riverfront at Harbour View Suffolk VA 5.5 mi
10 Long Point Portsmouth VA 5.8 mi
11 Elmwood Landing Chesapeake VA 5.8 mi
12 Regency Estates Suffolk VA 5.9 mi
13 Culpepper Landing Chesapeake VA 6.4 mi
14 Park View Portsmouth VA 6.7 mi
15 Sawyers Mill Chesapeake VA 6.7 mi
16 West Ghent Norfolk VA 7.9 mi
17 Ghent Norfolk VA 7.9 mi
18 Ghent Norfolk VA 8.2 mi
19 Dominion Lakes Chesapeake VA 8.7 mi
20 Park Place Norfolk VA 8.8 mi
21 Island Estates Chesapeake VA 9.1 mi
22 Larchmont Norfolk VA 9.2 mi
23 Jamestown Crescent Norfolk VA 9.4 mi
24 Colonial Place Norfolk VA 9.4 mi
25 Riverwalk Chesapeake VA 9.6 mi
# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public PK-5 8 0.9 mi
2 Southwestern Elementary School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public PK-5 4 1.2 mi
3 Hodges Manor Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public K-6 7 2.2 mi
4 Lakeview Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public K-6 5 2.8 mi
5 Western Branch Primary School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public PK-2 NR 3.1 mi
6 Western Branch Intermediate School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 3-5 4 3.1 mi
7 Simonsdale Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public K-6 5 3.5 mi
8 Creekside Elementary School Suffolk VA 23435 Public PK-5 5 4 mi
9 Florence Bowser Elementary School Suffolk VA 23435 Public PK-1 NR 4.1 mi
10 Churchland Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public K-6 7 4.3 mi
11 Camelot Elementary School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public PK-5 3 4.4 mi
12 Westhaven Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-6 2 4.4 mi
13 New Directions Center Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-2 NR 4.6 mi
14 Douglass Park Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public K-6 2 4.7 mi
15 Victory Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public K-6 5 4.7 mi
16 Driver Elementary School Suffolk VA 23435 Public 2-5 5 4.7 mi
17 John Tyler Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-6 2 4.9 mi
18 G.A. Treakle Elementary School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public PK-5 3 5.1 mi
19 Portsmouth Re-Ed Portsmouth VA 23707 Public K-2 NR 5.1 mi
20 Deep Creek Elementary School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public PK-5 5 5.3 mi
21 James Hurst Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23702 Public K-6 4 5.6 mi
22 Nansemond Parkway Elementary School Suffolk VA 23434 Public PK, 1-5 4 5.7 mi
23 Churchland Academy Elementary Portsmouth VA 23703 Public K-6 6 5.8 mi
24 Northern Shores Elementary School Suffolk VA 23435 Public PK-5 7 6.1 mi
25 Brighton Elementary School Portsmouth VA 23704 Public K-6 2 6.2 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Jolliff Middle School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 6-8 7 0.9 mi
2 Western Branch Middle School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 6-8 6 3.2 mi
3 Wm. E. Waters Middle School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public 7-8 2 3.6 mi
4 John Yeates Middle School Suffolk VA 23435 Public 6-8 7 5.3 mi
5 Deep Creek Middle School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public 6-8 5 5.5 mi
6 Churchland Middle School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public 7-8 2 5.8 mi
7 Cradock Middle School Portsmouth VA 23702 Public 7-8 2 5.8 mi
8 Hugo A. Owens Middle School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public 6-8 7 6.7 mi
9 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 7.8 mi
10 Crestwood Middle School Chesapeake VA 23320 Public 6-8 6 8.2 mi
11 Oscar Smith Middle School Chesapeake VA 23324 Public 6-8 3 8.2 mi
12 Blair Middle School Norfolk VA 23517 Public 6-8 4 8.3 mi
13 Norfolk Alternative Middle Norfolk VA 23508 Public 6-8 NR 8.4 mi
14 Ghent Elementary School Norfolk VA 23517 Public K-8 7 8.6 mi
15 Ruffner Middle School Norfolk VA 23504 Public 6-8 3 8.6 mi
16 John F. Kennedy Middle School Suffolk VA 23434 Public 6-8 3 8.7 mi
17 Chesapeake Center for Science & Technology Chesapeake VA 23322 Public n/a NR 8.7 mi
18 Camp Young Chesapeake VA 23320 Public n/a NR 9.5 mi
19 King`S Fork Middle School Suffolk VA 23434 Public 6-8 3 9.7 mi
20 Chesapeake Alternative School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public n/a NR 10.2 mi
21 Indian River Middle School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public 6-8 5 10.2 mi
22 Lafayette-Winona Middle School Norfolk VA 23509 Public 6-8 NR 10.3 mi
23 Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep Chesapeake VA 23320 Public PK-12 NR 10.8 mi
24 Greenbrier Middle School Chesapeake VA 23320 Public 6-8 7 11.2 mi
25 Norview Middle School Norfolk VA 23513 Public 6-8 4 11.8 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth VA 23701 Public 9-12 4 2.3 mi
2 Western Branch High School Chesapeake VA 23321 Public 9-12 8 3.2 mi
3 Deep Creek High School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public 9-12 5 5.1 mi
4 Nansemond River High School Suffolk VA 23435 Public 9-12 5 5.3 mi
5 Cradock Technical & Career Center Portsmouth VA 23702 Public 9-12 NR 5.4 mi
6 Churchland High School Portsmouth VA 23703 Public 9-12 5 6 mi
7 I.C. Norcom High School Portsmouth VA 23704 Public 9-12 3 6.1 mi
8 Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Norfolk VA 23507 Public PK-12 NR 7.8 mi
9 Norfolk Alternative High Norfolk VA 23505 Public 9-12 NR 8.4 mi
10 Grassfield High School Governor's Stem Academy Chesapeake VA 23323 Public n/a NR 8.4 mi
11 Maury High School Norfolk VA 23517 Public 9-12 5 8.5 mi
12 Grassfield High School Chesapeake VA 23323 Public 9-12 9 8.5 mi
13 Chesapeake Center for Science & Technology Chesapeake VA 23322 Public n/a NR 8.7 mi
14 B. T. Washington High School Norfolk VA 23504 Public 9-12 2 9.3 mi
15 Camp Young Chesapeake VA 23320 Public n/a NR 9.5 mi
16 King`S Fork High School Suffolk VA 23434 Public 9-12 2 9.6 mi
17 Indian River High School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public 9-12 6 10 mi
18 Oscar F. Smith High School Chesapeake VA 23320 Public 9-12 4 10.1 mi
19 Chesapeake Alternative School Chesapeake VA 23325 Public n/a NR 10.2 mi
20 Granby High School Norfolk VA 23505 Public 9-12 4 10.7 mi
21 Southeastern Va Tr Center Ep Chesapeake VA 23320 Public PK-12 NR 10.8 mi
22 Norview High School Norfolk VA 23513 Public 9-12 5 12 mi
23 Pruden Center For Indus/Tech Suffolk VA 23434 Public 9-12 NR 12.4 mi
24 Norfolk Technical Center Norfolk VA 23502 Public 9-12 NR 12.6 mi
25 Great Bridge High School Chesapeake VA 23322 Public 9-12 8 12.7 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 StoneBridge School Chesapeake VA 23321 Private PK-12 NR 0 mi
2 Leaders of Tomorrow Academy Chesapeake VA 23321 Private PK-5 NR 1.7 mi
3 Central Christian Academy Portsmouth VA 23701 Private PK-6 NR 2 mi
4 Alliance Christian Schools Portsmouth VA 23701 Private PK-12 NR 2.3 mi
5 Portsmouth Catholic Regional School Portsmouth VA 23701 Private PK-8 NR 3.9 mi
6 Toras Chaim Portsmouth VA 23703 Private PK-8 NR 3.9 mi
7 Christopher Academy Portsmouth VA 23703 Private PK-5 NR 4.3 mi
8 Joyous Sound Education & Enrichment Center Portsmouth VA 23701 Private PK-1 NR 4.4 mi
9 Faith Diamond Christian Academy Chesapeake VA 23323 Private PK-7 NR 4.6 mi
10 Portsmouth Christian School Portsmouth VA 23702 Private PK-12 NR 4.6 mi
11 Sweethaven Christian Academy Portsmouth VA 23703 Private PK-12 NR 5.1 mi
12 St Mark Christian Academy Portsmouth VA 23704 Private PK-3 NR 5.4 mi
13 Growing Station Day Care Chesapeake VA 23323 Private PK-1 NR 5.9 mi
14 Crawford Day School Portsmouth VA 23704 Private 1-5, 7-12 NR 6.9 mi
15 Court Street Academy Portsmouth VA 23704 Private PK-8 NR 7.1 mi
16 The Williams School Norfolk VA 23507 Private K-8 NR 7.8 mi
17 West Ghent School Norfolk VA 23507 Private PK-1 NR 7.9 mi
18 Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy Norfolk VA 23507 Private 9-11 NR 7.9 mi
19 Ghent Montessori School Norfolk VA 23507 Private PK-8 NR 8 mi
20 First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School Norfolk VA 23510 Private PK-3 NR 8.3 mi
21 Ghent Academy Norfolk VA 23517 Private PK-1 NR 8.3 mi
22 Cathedral Of Faith Christian School Chesapeake VA 23324 Private PK-2 NR 8.5 mi
23 Tabernacle Of Prayer Christian School & Child Cc Norfolk VA 23508 Private PK-12 NR 8.7 mi
24 Chesapeake Montessori School Chesapeake VA 23323 Private PK-6 NR 8.8 mi
25 Grace Baptist Temple Chur School Chesapeake VA 23320 Private PK-11 NR 8.9 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk VA 23509 Charter n/a NR 10.4 mi
2 Green Run Collegiate Virginia Beach VA 23453 Charter 9-12 6 17.1 mi
3 York River Academy Yorktown VA 23692 Charter 9-12 6 28 mi
4 Water's Edge Village School Corolla NC 27927 Charter K-6 NR 43.9 mi
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# Address Type City State Bedrooms Bathrooms Distance
1 9502 N. River Road For Sale Suffolk VA 5 4.5 6.3 mi
2 701 Log Fern Lane For Sale Chesapeake VA 5 3.5 6.6 mi
3 1025 Billings St For Sale Norfolk VA 4 2.5 9.3 mi
4 210 Summerhouse Lane For Sale/Rent Isle of Wight VA 5 3 10.4 mi
5 7231 Newport ave For Sale Norfolk VA 2 1.5 10.8 mi
6 5452 Glenville Circle For Rent Virginia Beach VA 3 2 14 mi
7 1828 Crestwynd Dr For Sale Chesapeake VA 4 2.5 14.6 mi
8 1423 Ivywood Road For Rent Virginia Beach VA 2 2 16.3 mi
9 639 Sea Turtle Way For Rent Newport News VA 3 2.5 18.6 mi
10 1744 Madison Crossing Lane For Sale Virginia Beach VA 4 2.5 18.8 mi
11 1241 Mozart drive For Rent Virginia Beach VA 4 2.5 23.3 mi
# Approved Name State Affiliation Category Cities Bases Specialties
2 MTA Approved Melanie McCue
Swell Real Estate Co. 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Norfolk, Virginia Beach Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, Norfolk Naval Base, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Oceana NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
3 MTA Approved Ann Markley
Rose & Womble Realty 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, Coast Guard Portsmouth VA, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
4 MTA Approved Lauri Hudson
Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Smithfield, Hampton, Newport News. Also serving North Carolina: Moyock, Currituck, Knotts Island, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Northeast North Carolina Dam Neck Naval Station, Oceana NAS, Fort Story, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
5 MTA Approved Karl Kuehner
Keller Williams 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Oceana NAS, Dam Neck Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
6 MTA Approved Michelle Connolly, e-Pro, GRI, MRP,SFR
Exit Realty Central 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, VA, Jacksonville, Pensacola FL, San Diego CA Norfolk Naval Base, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Oceana NAS, Jacksonville NAS, San Diego Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
7 MTA Approved Paul Brothers
The Real Estate Group / Military Relocation Specialist 		VA Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg Oceana NAS, Coast Guard Portsmouth VA, Oceana NAS, Langley AFB, Fort Eustis Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
8 MTA Approved Janine DeMello
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Towne Realty 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News Oceana NAS, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Oceana NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
9 MTA Approved Chris Dowling
Virginia Hot Properties/William E. Wood & Associates 		VA Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Oceana NAS, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Langley AFB Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
10 MTA Approved Mandy Farmer
BHHS RW Towne Realty 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk Dam Neck Naval Station, Oceana NAS, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Fort Story, Norfolk Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
11 MTA Approved Robbie Kearney
Wainwright Real Estate 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Hampton roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake Dam Neck Naval Station, Fort Story, Oceana NAS, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
12 MTA Approved Dani Brinson
Keller Williams Town Center 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Hampton Roads: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Yorktown, Hampton Norfolk Naval Base, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Oceana NAS, Dam Neck Naval Station, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
13 Aqila Bond
World Class Realty 		VA Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton Oceana NAS, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Dam Neck Naval Station, Norfolk Naval Base, Langley AFB Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
14 MTA Approved Eric Byrum
Rose and Womble 		VA Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth and surrounding areas. Oceana NAS, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Property Management
15 MTA Approved John King
Keller Williams 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, NewPort News, and Suffolk Norfolk Naval Base, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Oceana NAS, Langley AFB, Fort Eustis Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
16 Jenny Diaz
Abbitt Realty 		VA Former Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Williamsburg, Jamestown, Toano, Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Gloucester, Mathews. Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe, Langley AFB, Norfolk Naval Base, Oceana NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
17 MTA Approved Paula & Pete Theriault
Coldwell Banker 		VA Civilian Real Estate Agents/ Broker Norfolk, Virginia Beach Norfolk Naval Base, Oceana NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent
18 MTA Approved Barbara Sgueglia
Hampton Roads Military Relcoation Team at 1st Class Real Estate 		VA Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Smithfield, Newport News, Hampton Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Oceana NAS, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Langley AFB Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
19 MTA Approved Richard Calderon
Rose and Womble Realty 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Oceana NAS, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
20 MTA Approved Terry Stevens
Wainwright Real Estate 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk Dam Neck Naval Station, Oceana NAS, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Fort Story, Norfolk Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
21 MTA Approved Mike Narlis
William E Wood and Associates 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Moyock,Smithfield,Elizabeth City Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
22 MTA Approved Matthew Moffit
Crescas Real Estate 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton Oceana NAS, Norfolk Naval Base, Fort Eustis, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Dam Neck Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
23 MTA Approved Amanda Barker
1st Class Real Estate 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth Norfolk Naval Base, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Langley AFB, Oceana NAS, Dam Neck Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
24 MTA Approved Derek La Croix
Abrams Realty 		VA Veteran Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton Dam Neck Naval Station, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Oceana NAS, Norfolk Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Relocation
25 MTA Approved Joseph Bergamino
Howard Hanna William E. Wood 		VA Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown Norfolk Naval Base, Oceana NAS, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Dam Neck Naval Station, Coast Guard Portsmouth VA Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation

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