Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY-SA 4.05 homes sold in Chesapeake in the last year, at a typical $81K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Chesapeake homes are listed.
Every place Chesapeake homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Chesapeake.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Chesapeake home costs about $468 a month
Price: Chesapeake’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Chesapeake’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Chesapeake is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $81K home, about $550 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Chesapeake, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in ChesapeakeTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Chesapeake.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Chesapeake, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Chesapeake. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Chesapeake with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Chesapeake
What do homes sell for in Chesapeake, WV?
5 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $81K, $52 a square foot.
Is Chesapeake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.6% of asking on average, and 100% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Chesapeake?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $81K home that’s near $550.
Where can I see homes for sale in Chesapeake?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Chesapeake’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Chesapeake.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).