Community profile

Sommerton

Chesapeake, VA

55+ community

About the community

About Sommerton

About Sommerton Sommerton is a 55+ community in Chesapeake, Virginia. This active adult neighborhood offers luxurious townhomes in an intimate small-town setting. Homebuyers will be attracted to the unique design of Sommerton’s homes that combine traditional colonial-style exteriors with contemporary features and functionality. This award-wining age-restricted community offers scenic outdoor amenities for its residents. With less than 100 homes, living within Sommerton makes it easy to get to know neighbors and make lifelong friendships with those who share the same interests. Sommerton Amenities Sommerton does not have a clubhouse, however active adults can take full advantage of the community’s scenic charm. There is a gazebo that overlooks an attractive pond. Here, residents can utilize a large grill for barbecuing with neighbors or enjoy a picnic on a warm summer day. Homeowners can take in the community’s old-fashion charm while strolling the walking trails too. Sommerton Homes & Real Estate Stephen Alexander Homes is developing this one-of-a-kind active adult community and plans to build 90 homes upon completion. They provide low-maintenance homeownership without having to give up luxury or size. The townhomes in Sommerton offer a base size that ranges from 2,200 to 2,800 square feet. These attached residences have three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a rear-load two-car garage. Sommerton includes top-notch standard features like an elevator in each home, hardwood floors on the first floor, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and high ceilings on both floors. Sommerton Lifestyle Residents enjoy living in an age-restricted neighborhood that’s unlike others in the area. Active adults and retirees living in Sommerton can enjoy a carefree lifestyle in their maintenance-free home that still matches their sophisticated taste. The association fee includes common area maintenance and trash pickup. Area Sommerton is located on Summerton Way just east of Kempsville Road. It is ideally situated within close distance to major roadways like Interstate 64, Interstate 464, and the Great Bridge Bypass. Plenty of shopping at Greenbrier Mall is accessible in 20 minutes via public transportation or less than a ten-minute drive. Also near Greenbrier Mall, there are numerous services, grocery stores, specialty shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Golf enthusiasts will be pleased to know that there are three courses in the area. These are Chesapeake Golf Club, Battlefield Golf Club, and The Isles Golf Links at Cahoon Plantation. Close proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway makes it easy to enjoy other outdoor recreation like fishing. Whether looking for educational opportunities with museums and historic attractions or annual festivals and special events, Sommerton’s ideal location in Chesapeake, Virginia has it all.

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Age restriction
55+
Community size
90 homes
Home types
Attached
Housing offering
Homes for sale
Construction years
2006–2017
Published HOA
Not publicly found
Published home purchase range
High $400ks - Mid $500ks
Community features
Activity director
Last source check
August 5, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Services & convenience

  • Maintenance Grounds

Outdoor spaces

  • Walking & Biking Trails

Other published features

  • Trash
  • Gazebo
  • Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds
  • Picnic Area

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