browse list of realtors working in Chesapeake County
Chesapeake county has 4 usdaproperties.com realtors ready to help with your search!
August 2024 Featured Agents | |
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Catherine Kowalsky | from BHHS RW TOWNE REALTY |
Lea Marie Ngowakl | from Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty |
Lauren Hallman | from Gallery of Homes Real Estate, LLc |
Imani Santos | from Exp Realty LLC |
The size of Chesapeake County is roughly 908 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Chesapeake cover 908 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 100.0% of Chesapeake County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Chesapeake County is 1. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Chesapeake County, VA
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Cedar Grove Acres • Chesapeake • Edgewood • Essex Meadows • Green Acres • Hickory • Jester Gardens • Loxley Gardens • Millville • Raleigh Place • Silverwood • Willow Lakes
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Chesapeake County.
Chesapeake County, located in the southeastern region of Virginia, is part of the greater Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Officially established as an independent city in 1963, Chesapeake County was formed through the merger of two older jurisdictions: the city of South Norfolk and Norfolk County. The area has a rich history dating back to the early 1600s when European settlers first arrived to establish permanent settlements.
Prior to European colonization, the region was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Algonquian-speaking Chesapeake tribe, from which the city derived its name. In 1634, the English formed eight shires in the Virginia Colony, including Norfolk County, which would later become part of modern-day Chesapeake County.
Chesapeake grew as an agricultural community throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, with farmers primarily cultivating tobacco, corn, and cotton. The area's waterways, such as the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay, were critical for trade and transportation. The county continued to play a significant role during the American Revolutionary War and Civil War due to its strategic coastal location.
In the 20th century, development significantly increased with the growth of nearby cities like Norfolk and Portsmouth. The decision to consolidate the city of South Norfolk and Norfolk County was made as a result of the area's expanding population and economic growth.
A fun fact about Chesapeake County is that it is home to the Great Dismal Swamp, a unique natural wonder stretching over more than 100,000 acres. This vast wilderness was once a hiding place for escaped slaves who sought refuge in its dense forests and marshes. Today, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers many recreational opportunities, including hiking, bird-watching, boating, and fishing.