Great vid. I lived in South Chesapeake for 10 years off Cedar Road. Peaceful place, fantastic schools and was great to raise a family. I have since moved but miss the place.
I’ve lived in Chesapeake long ago. Chesapeake didn’t become a city until 1963. We’ve lived around that area since 1976-1982. First, we moved into a large and expensive apartment in Churchland in Portsmouth. Some kids were mean. Some people were crazy and called police on them. In 1979, my folks purchased a first house in Western Branch. 1980 census was 80,000. It was much quieter. Except young neighbors with 2 kids across street some of them gossiped about them. Money. ( until late 80’s we have that learned the husband was killed probably mob or something and wife and son fled). I was away very often to boarding school but only at home brief weekend. Holiday. And all summer. Living in rural city and you was right it was boring and not many businesses around. I could not get to shop to Roses and Murphy Mart since neighborhood does not have a sidewalk. Roads was 2 lanes. Wait until ask my folks to take me there. What else? I remembered, my mother who worked in Portsmouth. She once told me that she rode car pool with ladies and some of them mentioned that they thought that my folks have a lot of money..... Our 1965 house red brick colonial with chimney in middle plus two new Oldsmobiles parked there. She wished to tell them mind their own business. Until August 1982, I returned to Texas. And next spring, my folks sold the house quickly and returned to Texas too. Now, that nearby 30 years old mall lot of stores have shut down. Lot in Portsmouth too. My last visit was 1991 and, I’ve learned that some Portsmouth residents have moved to Chesapeake due to crime. Sad.
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to share your vivid history! You paint a very clear picture and I can envision the Roses you're talking about. Portsmouth has definitely been influenced by the recent tolls, but as a lot of my friends grew up in Portsmouth I will always have an affinity and appreciation for the city. I also have hopes that as the area/industry grows to the west Portsmouth will have a boost in its economy as people look to move nearby as people on the western side of the area don't have the hassle of paying those tolls going back and forth to Portsmouth. Thanks again for your insights and history that only you could tell! Greatly appreciate it.
The Northwest (Western Branch) area of Chesapeake is great for traveling to other cities. 👍Driving from Western Branch takes: 3 to 10 minutes to Suffolk 👍1to 3 minutes to Portsmouth 👍5 minutes to Norfolk 👍10 minutes to Newport News 👍15 to 17 minutes to Hampton 👍30 minutes to VA Beach but 45 minutes to the VA Beac Oceanfront. 👍15 minutes to Deep Creek Chesapeake 👍 25 minutes to Greenbrier Chesapeake 👍25 minutes to South Norfolk Chesapeake 👍1 hour and 10 minutes to Richmond, VA 👍3 hours to D.C.
Very informative. Looking to relocate from NY to a quieter but not so boring place......but affordable. I have three very active children and I want a safe affordable housing
Lived in chesapeake whole life family grew up here too. LOVE THE VIDEO. HECK THIS PLACE WAS GREAT. But this area is great everywhere because we have the beach the bay. The city which. When healthy . Is great.
Parents built a home for $40,000 on Hemlock Drive in Silverwood in 1970. We moved there in December 1970 and moved to Asheville, NC in March 1972. Prior to that, we lived on Quince Road in the Churchland area from March 1967 to December 1970. I went to Western Branch Elementary for first and most of second grade. I remember the Churchland shopping center with the Colonial grocery store and a new Grant's. No malls in Chesapeake or Portsmouth so we went to Military Circle and Pembroke Malls. There was also a Sears on High Street in Portsmouth. I have fond memories of my childhood there. We moved to Virginia Beach in 1981 and left in 1983. I did not travel back to Hampton Roads until 2016 (now live in Mississippi) and walked around Silverwood and the Quince Road area. Silverwood is still quite nice. Western Branch still quite nice.
I live in Norfolk, but the company I work for is doing a project in great bridge. Imo, it is one of the best kept secrets in the region. It feels like its own town, and there are a lot of locally owned businesses along battlefield bullivard. Its very walkable, and scenic, despite not being urban.
Wait for him to dis' Deep Creek, wait for him to dis' Deep Creek 😆 It's not too bad and they have some nice parks and the canal. Folks are down to earth and friendly.
Lol! Don't want to paint inaccurate pictures of any area! So I hope I portrayed Deep Creek accurately. I like Deep Creek personally as I have many friends who live/have lived there.
Lol! I did say Credit Donkey! It felt super weird saying it. But I've also found that most people who live in the south part of Chesapeake consider that a pro, too. All about perspective! Thanks for watching!
Everything Edmonton good point! It's not super hard once you drive around a couple times, but I'll try to put some in the description with some instructions.
@@samsansalone good to hear from you too! It's been a while. Yeah, we probably go there to eat like half the times we go out to eat. Haha. your channel is great. Thanks for all the videos. I've been tuning in every Wednesday for the past couple of months since my wife and I have been looking for a house. I think we found a good one in the Greenbrier area. We are set to close on May 1st. 😀
I'm considering this area as I'm moving to Elizabeth City, NC for work and after researching realized that it's not a great place to live. Which area in Chesapeake is closest to Elizabeth City? OR Is Virginia Beach doable as far as commute time and EASE (not too much traffic)
This is great! What could you say about the Dominion Lakes area? I see some beautiful houses and possibly interested in real estate there but I get mixed messages. The negative ones being something about commercial dump site being near this neighborhood and a smell?? Or is this just ridiculous?
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Randolyn L. I love South Chesapeake! What I didn't say in the video is that I spent half my teenage life in that area. So, I approve 😃 if you have more detailed questions about that part, feel free to ask!
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I'm from Virginia RUclips Google it and this just made me feel like I was back on I am thinking right now is the greatest State of the Union check out ghost stories of Virginia
+Stephen Strange thanks a lot! Yeah there are a ton of stories like what you’re talking about, right? Glad you liked the video, too. Thanks for watching!
+Carol Massengill thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it - I noticed the same thing and made changes to my newer videos. Hopefully other than the music you enjoyed it enough to see others and if so you might find them quieter 😃
Good point! It's definitely a city that was originally designed based around country areas, which didn't bode well for bike paths the way the streets had been paved.
I’ve been to 42 states and 3 countries. Chesapeake is not the most exciting. It doesn’t really have much to do. But, it’s surrounded by places with enough to do. Va Beach. OB. Norfolk. Eastern Shore. I wouldn’t want to live in any other place in the world, except for maybe the Charlottesville area. Poland is real kool, though.
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I don’t even know why I’m watching this I literally live in Cheaspeake..
Same lmao
I live in South Chesapeake and I love it. Safe area, great weather and good place to raise a family. I liken Chesapeake to a “big/small town“
Love this! Big/small town yes yes yes!
Great vid. I lived in South Chesapeake for 10 years off Cedar Road. Peaceful place, fantastic schools and was great to raise a family. I have since moved but miss the place.
What a thorough and great tour! Really helpful to someone considering moving to that area.
Awesome!! I'm glad you liked it, Mary! Thanks for taking the time to watch!
@@samsansalone I always enjoy your videos!
@@samsansalone I always enjoy your videos!
Mary Anglin wow thank you!!!
I’ve lived in Chesapeake long ago. Chesapeake didn’t become a city until 1963. We’ve lived around that area since 1976-1982. First, we moved into a large and expensive apartment in Churchland in Portsmouth. Some kids were mean. Some people were crazy and called police on them. In 1979, my folks purchased a first house in Western Branch. 1980 census was 80,000. It was much quieter. Except young neighbors with 2 kids across street some of them gossiped about them. Money. ( until late 80’s we have that learned the husband was killed probably mob or something and wife and son fled). I was away very often to boarding school but only at home brief weekend. Holiday. And all summer. Living in rural city and you was right it was boring and not many businesses around. I could not get to shop to Roses and Murphy Mart since neighborhood does not have a sidewalk. Roads was 2 lanes. Wait until ask my folks to take me there. What else? I remembered, my mother who worked in Portsmouth. She once told me that she rode car pool with ladies and some of them mentioned that they thought that my folks have a lot of money..... Our 1965 house red brick colonial with chimney in middle plus two new Oldsmobiles parked there. She wished to tell them mind their own business. Until August 1982, I returned to Texas. And next spring, my folks sold the house quickly and returned to Texas too. Now, that nearby 30 years old mall lot of stores have shut down. Lot in Portsmouth too. My last visit was 1991 and, I’ve learned that some Portsmouth residents have moved to Chesapeake due to crime. Sad.
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to share your vivid history! You paint a very clear picture and I can envision the Roses you're talking about. Portsmouth has definitely been influenced by the recent tolls, but as a lot of my friends grew up in Portsmouth I will always have an affinity and appreciation for the city. I also have hopes that as the area/industry grows to the west Portsmouth will have a boost in its economy as people look to move nearby as people on the western side of the area don't have the hassle of paying those tolls going back and forth to Portsmouth. Thanks again for your insights and history that only you could tell! Greatly appreciate it.
About tolls.... Midtown Tunnel cost before, I left in 1982 was 25 cents each. 1979 Chesapeake Bay bridge/tunnel was $12
Wow
Wow, this is an awesome resource for anyone considering a move to Chesapeake!
Wise Move AZ well thank you very much!
The Northwest (Western Branch) area of Chesapeake is great for traveling to other cities.
👍Driving from Western Branch takes: 3 to 10 minutes to Suffolk
👍1to 3 minutes to Portsmouth
👍5 minutes to Norfolk
👍10 minutes to Newport News
👍15 to 17 minutes to Hampton
👍30 minutes to VA Beach
but 45 minutes to the VA Beac Oceanfront.
👍15 minutes to Deep Creek Chesapeake
👍 25 minutes to Greenbrier Chesapeake
👍25 minutes to South Norfolk Chesapeake
👍1 hour and 10 minutes to Richmond, VA
👍3 hours to D.C.
Very informative. Looking to relocate from NY to a quieter but not so boring place......but affordable. I have three very active children and I want a safe affordable housing
shaterese morris oh and thanks for watching the video! I'm glad you found it helpful!
Lived in chesapeake whole life family grew up here too. LOVE THE VIDEO. HECK THIS PLACE WAS GREAT. But this area is great everywhere because we have the beach the bay. The city which. When healthy . Is great.
I lived on Millville Rd on 85 acres in 1980. It was totally rural.
Good area. Reminds me of Greenville NC. Mix of country and city.
Parents built a home for $40,000 on Hemlock Drive in Silverwood in 1970. We moved there in December 1970 and moved to Asheville, NC in March 1972. Prior to that, we lived on Quince Road in the Churchland area from March 1967 to December 1970. I went to Western Branch Elementary for first and most of second grade. I remember the Churchland shopping center with the Colonial grocery store and a new Grant's. No malls in Chesapeake or Portsmouth so we went to Military Circle and Pembroke Malls. There was also a Sears on High Street in Portsmouth. I have fond memories of my childhood there. We moved to Virginia Beach in 1981 and left in 1983. I did not travel back to Hampton Roads until 2016 (now live in Mississippi) and walked around Silverwood and the Quince Road area. Silverwood is still quite nice. Western Branch still quite nice.
Great concise info!
Thank you!!!
Lol your intro.. reminds me of sweet home Chicago 😂😂😂 you have a lot of great info packed into this video. Great for anyone looking to relocate!!!
Ha! Thanks, Kerri! And Chicago is one of the big cities I've still never been to but high on my list 😃
Great detailed video!
Houston Katy Homes Group thank you very much!!
Great video. We love Chesapeake!! I grew up there.
Awesome! Thanks and appreciate you watching!
Trails - CHECK!
Parks - CHECK!
Farms - CHECK!
ALL my favorites! ha!
Woohoo! Yes!
Oh the foreshadowing. I had to find out why you were running. Great vid!
I guess I was running because I figured it made sense because I was dressed for it 😂 Lol, thanks for watching - glad you like the video!
I live in Norfolk, but the company I work for is doing a project in great bridge. Imo, it is one of the best kept secrets in the region. It feels like its own town, and there are a lot of locally owned businesses along battlefield bullivard. Its very walkable, and scenic, despite not being urban.
100% AGREE! I love Great Bridge!! And it's like a community of people who often have grown up there - love the local flavor.
Thanks Sam. Great Ideas
Barbara Stephenson Realtor thanks for watching!
Thank you Sam, great info!
+Viktor Chornobay glad you like it! Happy it could be of help!
Wait for him to dis' Deep Creek, wait for him to dis' Deep Creek 😆 It's not too bad and they have some nice parks and the canal. Folks are down to earth and friendly.
Lol! Don't want to paint inaccurate pictures of any area! So I hope I portrayed Deep Creek accurately. I like Deep Creek personally as I have many friends who live/have lived there.
The only thing I hate about deep creek is the traffic ! Other than that I love deep creek
This was very helpful thank you!
You're very welcome!! So happy to hear!
Did you say credit donkey? Also, farms, parks, and trails are totally my jam. Sounds like more of a pro to me :)
Lol! I did say Credit Donkey! It felt super weird saying it. But I've also found that most people who live in the south part of Chesapeake consider that a pro, too. All about perspective! Thanks for watching!
Lots of great info here!
Awesome video!
Great tip on the tolls! How do you find out how to Avoid them? Is it easy to figure out with google maps?
Everything Edmonton good point! It's not super hard once you drive around a couple times, but I'll try to put some in the description with some instructions.
Burrito Perdido! 👍 👍 Me and my wife eat there all the time!
John-Mark! So great to hear from you. And Perdido is the BOMB, right??
@@samsansalone good to hear from you too! It's been a while. Yeah, we probably go there to eat like half the times we go out to eat. Haha. your channel is great. Thanks for all the videos. I've been tuning in every Wednesday for the past couple of months since my wife and I have been looking for a house. I think we found a good one in the Greenbrier area. We are set to close on May 1st. 😀
@@johndyer Awesome!! That's great news! Congrats, staying in Chesapeake?
@@samsansalone yep. 👍
Stop giving away secrets haha
If you can not find a someplace you want to eat In Greenbrair you just do not need to eat
Best part of Chesapeake is Great Bridge for living and shopping in Greenbrier.
I'm considering this area as I'm moving to Elizabeth City, NC for work and after researching realized that it's not a great place to live. Which area in Chesapeake is closest to Elizabeth City? OR Is Virginia Beach doable as far as commute time and EASE (not too much traffic)
South Chesapeake near hickory
I been living here all my life... Great place to live
The moral of this video is that everywhere in Chesapeake is boring 😂😂
@Abdiel Xavier dunno if anyone cares but that's a really annoying scam
@Bryan Zakai and if they are actually your friend why would you want to hack them...
Chesapeake is a good city if you have money, nice houses good schools.
This is great! What could you say about the Dominion Lakes area? I see some beautiful houses and possibly interested in real estate there but I get mixed messages. The negative ones being something about commercial dump site being near this neighborhood and a smell?? Or is this just ridiculous?
i like booring
von harvell well Chesapeake is the place for you! 😂
Well done.
Thanks, Alan! You're awesome.
nice video
Thank you!
Your eyes are mesmerizing!👍
Where can I live in chesapeake, va and get around without a car and only public transportation
You can take the city bus, but that's it.
I live in Duluth GA i dont know if there is pros or cons maybe nice video though
Why thank you!
Is Suffolk Virginia nice, since its out and like country like.
i was born and raised in churchland then moved to western branch
A true local! How did I do in describing your neck of the woods?
Sam Sansalone you did amazing describing the city in 13 minutes great job. i loved your portsmouth video too
lol its right down the street
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Thinking of moving to South Chesapeake💅
Randolyn L. I love South Chesapeake! What I didn't say in the video is that I spent half my teenage life in that area. So, I approve 😃 if you have more detailed questions about that part, feel free to ask!
@@samsansalone I sure will
I live in Chesapeake
That One Account awesome! South Chesapeake?
Yes around great bridge
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I'm from Virginia RUclips Google it and this just made me feel like I was back on I am thinking right now is the greatest State of the Union check out ghost stories of Virginia
+Stephen Strange thanks a lot! Yeah there are a ton of stories like what you’re talking about, right? Glad you liked the video, too. Thanks for watching!
The whole country is exactly the same as this
Music annoying snd distracting. The drums😣
+Carol Massengill thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it - I noticed the same thing and made changes to my newer videos. Hopefully other than the music you enjoyed it enough to see others and if so you might find them quieter 😃
Chesapeake just needs better bike paths.
Good point! It's definitely a city that was originally designed based around country areas, which didn't bode well for bike paths the way the streets had been paved.
I’ve been to 42 states and 3 countries. Chesapeake is not the most exciting. It doesn’t really have much to do. But, it’s surrounded by places with enough to do. Va Beach. OB. Norfolk. Eastern Shore. I wouldn’t want to live in any other place in the world, except for maybe the Charlottesville area. Poland is real kool, though.
@@Wolflynx07 Wow, Poland! Would love to take a visit. Was just in C-Ville last weekend, one of my favorite places, too.
GO HICKORY!
I think you sold us our house-
Really? Who is this? 😀
xD
You hearted :p
@@samsansalone well, i wasn't born, but my mom's name's Melissa