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About this home
Welcome home!! 28.18 private acres, 3,714 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 updated baths, TWO primary suites, a detached 4-car garage & 20x30 workshop—all in Chesapeake’s sought-after Hickory area?! Yes! Here at 509 Ballahack Rd. Extensively improved inside and out, this one-of-a-kind property delivers the space, flexibility and freedom of country living with modern comfort. Abundant natural light fills the spacious living areas, while warm finishes and thoughtful updates create an inviting feel throughout. The kitchen is complemented by a butler pantry with granite countertop, cabinetry and additional storage, adding function for everyday living and entertaining. The rare dual-primary layout offers one suite on each level, both with private ensuite baths—ideal for multigenerational living, extended guests or added privacy. The main-level primary has been refreshed with new flooring, paint, lighting and hardware. Upstairs, the second primary features a showstopping spa-inspired ensuite with an oversized wet room, rainfall shower, body jets, two-person soaking tub, porcelain tile and polished marble mosaic. All 3.5 bathrooms have been updated with fresh flooring, lighting, paint, mirrors and hardware. Outside, enjoy a nearly wraparound front porch, expansive 20x40 composite deck, outdoor kitchen setup, custom fire pit, fruit trees, grape vines and 28+ acres to explore. Proven deer and turkey hunting is literally steps from your back door, with private shooting and archery areas already in place. The detached 4-car garage provides exceptional storage, while the 20x30 workshop features concrete flooring, lighting and its own electrical panel. Additional improvements include 33 solar panels, Level 2 EV charger, major electrical upgrades, crawlspace encapsulation, updated HVAC and a private well with NO monthly water bill. A rare combination of acreage, recreation, extensive improvements and flexible living in Southern Chesapeake. See attached Feature & Upgrade Sheet for even more! Some listing photographs have been staged by Artificial Intelligence.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
28.18 acresLot Size
$323Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Savannah Goodling• Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
Pleasant Grove, located between Great Bridge and the North Carolina line, is a rural and residential Chesapeake neighborhood with working farmland and pine-wooded backroads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Battlefield Blvd S and Pleasant Grove Rd crossroads, where feed stores, roadside produce stands, and small service shops set a practical, country cadence. Homes tend toward ranchers and newer builds on larger lots, with long driveways and wide skies. Two-lane roads and drainage canals trace the landscape, and evenings read quieter than the commercial corridors to the north. Outdoor time centers on nearby waterways and open fields rather than sidewalks.
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Market insights
509 Ballahack Rd · $1,199,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,199,000
Median sale price in this area is $454,061. (62% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan
Electric vehicle charging station
Generator hookup
Hot tub
Security system
Water softener
Cable hookup
Double primary bathroom sink
Walk-in attic
Walk-in closet
Window treatments
Office/study
Foyer
Breakfast area
Pantry
In-law suite
Workshop
Porch
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Bedroom and full bathroom on the first floor
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, gas range, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Main-floor laundry
Utility room
Utility closet
Flooring
Carpet, laminate, wood
Heating & cooling
Electric heat pump with programmable thermostat and two-zone heating
Central air with heat pump and two-zone cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Horses allowed
Wooded setting
Fenced backyard
Full fence
Detached workshop
Storage shed
Home design
Detached home
Cape Cod, Farmhouse, Traditional
2 stories
Parking
Detached garage with 3+ car capacity
Oversized garage
Multi-car parking
Driveway parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Sealed/encapsulated crawl space
Utilities
Well water
Septic system
Electric water heater
Other
Fuel in tank conveys
Warranty plan
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This district is created primarily for the protection of the agricultural industry and rural section of the city from the invasion of urban and suburban uses and to preserve agricultural lands, forest lands and open space in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the community. This district is not intended for major residential development; therefore, residential development and subdivisions for residential purposes in the A-1 agricultural district are prohibited except for minor subdivisions, as that term is defined in section 3-403 of this ordinance, preservation divisions, as that term is defined in section 10-201 of this ordinance, and conditional cluster developments approved in accordance with section 6-2200 et seq. of this ordinance.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Nov 18, 2024 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install new bathroom exhaust fans and relocate existing ductwork.
HVAC
Nov 13, 2024 • Final
Residential addition
Construct a two-story addition to create a new living area and master suite.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chesapeake, VA • 23322
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Chesapeake. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 509 Ballahack Rd
$1,160,623
$38K under list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $669K to $742K.