Why this home stands out
New construction in 2026 means everything — the roof, the mechanicals, the finishes — is built to current code and carries full builder warranties. At 2,686 square feet with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, there's genuine room for a home office, guests, and a growing household without compromise. River Highlands offers that rare combination: a quiet residential setting in Suffolk with everyday conveniences less than a mile away and a major military installation just eight minutes out.
RIVER HIGHLANDS and the Suffolk real estate market
River Highlands is one of Suffolk's newer residential communities, and it carries that fresh-neighborhood energy — clean streetscapes, newer homes, and neighbors who are largely in the same chapter of life. Suffolk itself is a sprawling independent city in Hampton Roads, the largest city by land area in Virginia, and it blends genuine small-town warmth with steady growth. The western corridor where River Highlands sits has seen significant development over the past decade, drawing families and military households alike who want space without the congestion of Virginia Beach or Chesapeake's busier corridors. While some searchers looking up condos for sale in suffolk county ny may be surprised to find a thriving Virginia city sharing the name, Suffolk VA has carved out its own identity — peanut heritage, waterfront parks, and a community that takes pride in its distinct character. Commutes into the broader Hampton Roads region are manageable, and the neighborhood's location keeps you close to both the city's amenities and the quieter, more rural stretches that make western Hampton Roads feel genuinely unhurried.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 116 Getty Road. A Neighborhood Park sits just 0.6 miles away — a quick walk or bike ride when you need fresh air. For mornings, you're within a mile of both a Wawa and Pressed Café, so coffee is never a debate. First Watch and Chipotle Mexican Grill are both 0.9 miles out, giving you solid options whether you want a sit-down breakfast or a fast weeknight dinner. Anytime Fitness is 0.8 miles away, which makes sticking to a routine genuinely convenient. Wawa also covers quick fuel and grab-and-go needs, all within that same tight radius.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is eight minutes from the front door — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find in Hampton Roads. NSA Northwest Annex is about 28 minutes out. A VA loan can make a new-construction purchase like this one especially straightforward, and BAH rates in the Suffolk area have historically aligned well with this price tier. This is a home built for the pace and practicality that military life demands.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and three and a half baths give a growing family genuine breathing room — dedicated space for kids, a guest room, and a primary suite that doesn't feel like an afterthought. Being built in 2026 means you're not inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance. If you've been browsing houses for sale suffolk va and keep running into older inventory that needs work, this is the clean-slate alternative.
More buyer questions
How far is 116 Getty Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately eight minutes from 116 Getty Road under normal traffic conditions. That's one of the shortest base commutes available for a single-family home in this part of Hampton Roads.
How far is 116 Getty Road from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 28 minutes from the property, making it a reasonable commute for personnel assigned there. Route options through western Suffolk are generally low-congestion compared to the interstate corridors.
What is the flood zone status for 116 Getty Road?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing that section and consulting FEMA's flood map service for the most current designation.
Is there an HOA in River Highlands?
River Highlands does have a homeowners association. For current HOA details including rules and fee structure, we recommend requesting that documentation directly through the listing or contacting the HOA management company.
What year was 116 Getty Road built?
116 Getty Road was built in 2026, making it brand-new construction with current-code systems, materials, and finishes throughout.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know River Highlands and the broader Suffolk market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough or get your questions answered — no pressure, just good information.
