217 Essex Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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$536,500
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0361001000370
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,894
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $515,000+3%$240/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Contingent | $500,000$233/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$233/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+23.5%$245/sqft |
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| 11/22/2023 | Sold | $425,000$198/sqft |
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| 9/25/2023 | Contingent | $425,000$198/sqft |
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| 9/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $425,000+59.2%$198/sqft |
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| 10/10/2012 | Sold | $267,000-4.6%$125/sqft |
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| 8/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $279,900-1.8%$131/sqft |
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| 3/27/2012 | Listing removed | $284,999$133/sqft |
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| 3/9/2012 | Listed for sale | $284,999+23.6%$133/sqft |
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| 1/20/2010 | Sold | $230,500-8.3%$108/sqft |
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| 8/20/2009 | Listing removed | $251,500$117/sqft |
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| 8/16/2009 | Price change | $251,500-8.5%$117/sqft |
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| 2/26/2009 | Price change | $275,000-6.8%$128/sqft |
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| 1/17/2009 | Price change | $295,000-1.6%$138/sqft |
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| 12/22/2008 | Price change | $299,900-4.8%$140/sqft |
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| 12/6/2008 | Listed for sale | $314,900$147/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,894 +5% | $385,500 +5% |
| 2024 | $3,707 +4.6% | $367,000 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $3,542 +6.4% | $350,700 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $3,327 +9.9% | $316,900 +9.9% |
| 2021 | $3,028 | $288,400 +8.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $265,200 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $2,663 -5.3% | $253,600 -5.3% |
| 2018 | $2,812 | $267,800 |
| 2017 | $2,812 +3.3% | $267,800 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $2,723 +3.1% | $259,300 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $2,642 | $251,600 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $2,642 +1.2% | $248,500 |
| 2013 | $2,609 +3.8% | $248,500 +3.8% |
| 2012 | $2,513 -4.8% | $239,300 -4.8% |
| 2011 | $2,639 -4.8% | $251,300 -4.8% |
| 2010 | $2,771 -3.6% | $263,900 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $2,874 -6.3% | $273,700 -6.3% |
| 2008 | $3,066 -0.4% | $292,000 +0.6% |
| 2007 | $3,078 +2.6% | $290,400 +7.4% |
| 2006 | $3,001 +38.2% | $270,400 +59.3% |
| 2004 | $2,172 +8.3% | $169,700 +8.3% |
| 2003 | $2,006 +8.5% | $156,700 +8.5% |
| 2002 | $1,848 +4.7% | $144,400 +4.7% |
| 2001 | $1,765 | $137,900 |
Neighborhood: Greenbrier West
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAB.M. Williams Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Greenbrier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Oscar F. Smith High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: B.M. Williams Primary
- Middle: Greenbrier Middle
- High: Oscar Smith
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.