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Freestanding Funeral Home Building
For Sale
$1,800,000

1144 George Washington Highway North, Chesapeake, VA 23323

Freestanding building on a 2-acre site with heavy highway exposure, ample parking, and B2 zoning for flexible use.

Property Size9,072 SF
Lot Size2.00 Acres
Price / SF$198.41
Days on Market48

Property Features for 1144 George Washington Highway North

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 9,072 SF
Lot size 2.00 Acres
Property subtype Special Purpose
Zoning B2

Site & Location

Traffic Count 17,100 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1985
Listing Agency: Divaris Real Estate - Hampton Roads
Listed By: Levi Thomson
Source: Divaris
Added: Jun 18 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 5:25AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a 9,072 SF freestanding funeral home building situated on a 2-acre parcel. It is positioned to take advantage of a prominent roadside presence, with ample parking capacity to support patient, guest, or customer arrivals. The site is served by full-movement accessibility for convenient ingress and egress.

Located at 1144 George Washington Highway North in Chesapeake, Virginia, the property fronts George Washington Highway (U.S. Route 17), a major north–south corridor serving the southern Chesapeake and Deep Creek areas. The listing notes approximately 340 feet of frontage and traffic of 17,100 vehicles per day along U.S. Route 17. The surrounding area is described as residential neighborhoods and a diverse mix of regional employers and retail drivers.

The building and site are offered for purchase with redevelopment and alternative end-user options in mind. With B2 – General Business zoning, the property may be suited to retail or medical uses, along with other redevelopment concepts that align with the zoning and site layout. For tenants, buyers, and operators seeking a freestanding format with highway visibility and parking, this property provides a straightforward, high-exposure platform on a highly trafficked roadway.

Key Highlights

  • 9,072 SF freestanding funeral home building on a 2.0‑acre parcel
  • ~340 ft frontage on George Washington Highway (U.S. Route 17) with ~17,100 VPD traffic count
  • B2 – General Business zoning with full‑movement accessibility

Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $129.5k $14.28
− Vacancy −$7.0k −$0.77
EGI $122.6k $13.51
− OpEx −$36.8k −$4.05
NOI $85.8k $9.46
9,072 SF · lease $14.28/SF/yr · vacancy 5.40% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.23M
$1.07M – $1.43M (±1% cap)
NOI $85,787 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.77%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.68M
$2.35M – $3.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $187,682 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Snellings Funeral Home ... Social Service Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Gym & Fitness Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

17,100 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

259
Businesses Nearby
37k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 88% Dining 6% Electronics 6%
7-Eleven Shops & Services
13,535 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Family Dollar Shops & Services
9,302 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Wells Fargo Shops & Services
5,277 visits/mo 0.3 miles
AutoZone Shops & Services
4,233 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Metro by T-Mobile Electronics
2,225 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 23323, VA

42,736
Population
15,064
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
81.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
522
Density / Sq Mi
$105,912
Median Household Income
$50,523
Median Earnings
$1,590
Median Rent
$360,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Freestanding building on a 2-acre site with heavy highway exposure, ample parking, and B2 zoning for flexible use.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1144 George Washington Highway North Chesapeake, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,072 SF freestanding funeral home building on a 2.0‑acre parcel; ~340 ft frontage on George Washington Highway (U.S. Route 17) with ~17,100 VPD traffic count; B2 – General Business zoning with full‑movement accessibility
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