1724 Sparrow Rd

Indian River is a charming neighborhood in Chesapeake, which became an independent city in 1963. It incorporated various community crossroads into a single city, but the neighborhoods retained their original community names, such as Indian River. The Elizabeth River runs along the north side of the neighborhood, with a tributary running down through the middle. Because of this, oysters and watermen were a big part of its history. Those are gone now, as the neighborhood is mostly residential, but the community continues to work together through the group The Friends of Indian River, actively involved in the community, planting trees, and keeping the roads waterways clean. There are a few small businesses in town, and residents sit equally between Chesapeake and Norfolk, where they’ll find job opportunities as well as dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreational opportunities.