Why this home stands out
Built in 2023, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condo at 1000 Opal Street brings genuinely new construction to a corner of Suffolk that's already walkable and well-connected. You get modern finishes, an efficient floor plan across 1,438 square feet, and no decades-old systems to worry about. NSA Northwest Annex is just 13 minutes out, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is reachable in about 18 — making this address a practical fit for military households.
BENNETTS CREEK QUARTER and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and it carries that sense of room to breathe — wide corridors, newer development, and a pace that feels deliberate rather than rushed. The area around 1000 Opal Street sits in a growth pocket of northern Suffolk where retail, parks, and residential development have expanded steadily over the past decade. You're not in the historic downtown core here; this is newer Suffolk, where the infrastructure is fresh and the neighbors are largely in the same chapter of life. The city sits at the western edge of Hampton Roads, giving you genuine access to the broader metro — Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake — without living in the middle of it. For buyers who want proximity to military installations without paying peninsula prices, Suffolk consistently delivers. It's a city that rewards people who think a few years ahead.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 1000 Opal Street. Harris Teeter is 0.8 miles away for your main grocery run, and Great Bottles is right alongside it if you need specialty provisions. When you want breakfast on the go, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Starbucks are both within that same 0.8-mile radius. Lunch or dinner options include Subway and Americas Hot Buffalo Wings, also nearby. For fitness, you have real variety: Burn Boot Camp, Hot Yoga Suffolk, and Kompan Fit are all within a mile. And Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp — just 0.7 miles away — gives you a genuine outdoor outlet with water access right in the neighborhood.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is 13 minutes from your front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 18 — both well within a typical BAH radius. The 2023 build means no deferred maintenance surprises, and a VA loan pairs cleanly with a property like this. If your household needs reliable commute times and a low-drama home, 1000 Opal Street checks those boxes.
For first-time buyers
A 2023-built condo means you're starting with modern systems, current building codes, and finishes you don't have to update. At 1,438 square feet with two bedrooms and two and a half baths, there's real room here — not a starter-home squeeze. Suffolk's northern corridor is growing, and getting into a newer property in this part of the city before that growth fully matures is a position worth considering.
More buyer questions
How far is 1000 Opal Street from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 13 minutes from 1000 Opal Street under typical traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter military commutes available in this part of Suffolk.
How far is 1000 Opal Street from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 18 minutes away, making this address a reasonable fit for personnel assigned there. The route runs through northern Suffolk and into Portsmouth without requiring interstate travel.
Is 1000 Opal Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that data and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
What year was 1000 Opal Street built?
The property was built in 2023, making it among the newer residential construction in this part of Suffolk. You're getting current building standards and modern systems throughout.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 1000 Opal Street?
Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is just 0.7 miles away, offering green space and water access within easy walking or biking distance. It's one of the more convenient outdoor amenities in this corridor of Suffolk.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Suffolk well. Reach out to talk through what 1000 Opal Street could look like for your situation — no pressure, just answers.
