Why this home stands out
Six bedrooms is genuinely rare in this price tier, and 134 Whimbrel Drive delivers exactly that — plus three full baths and over 3,500 square feet spread across a home built when construction standards were solid and floor plans were still generous. Whether you need room for a large family, a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or all three at once, the layout here gives you real options without compromise.
CREEKVIEW and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is one of the largest cities by land area on the entire East Coast, and that scale translates into a lifestyle that feels genuinely spacious — wide roads, mature trees, and neighborhoods where houses have room to breathe. The area around Whimbrel Drive sits in the northern reaches of Suffolk, a corridor that has grown steadily over the past two decades while holding onto a quieter, suburban character. You're close enough to the activity of the greater Hampton Roads metro to tap into it whenever you want, but far enough removed that weekends feel like a genuine reset. Suffolk itself has invested in its infrastructure and parks, and the city's blend of long-established neighborhoods and newer development gives it a layered, lived-in feel. Commuters appreciate the relatively uncongested routes heading toward Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk, and the city's own commercial corridors continue to expand with dining, retail, and services that make daily errands genuinely convenient.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Grocery runs, pharmacy stops, and coffee breaks are all within a short drive along the Route 17 and Harbour View corridors, where you'll find major grocery chains, national pharmacy brands, and a solid mix of casual dining and quick-service spots. Harbour View is particularly convenient — it's one of the region's more complete suburban retail clusters, with everything from sit-down restaurants to big-box retail within roughly ten minutes. For outdoor time, the Sleepy Hole Park area and the broader network of Suffolk greenways give families and active residents plenty of options without a long drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is about 17 minutes away, and Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is roughly 18 — both are genuinely close by Hampton Roads standards. Six bedrooms means a VA loan can stretch to cover a home that actually fits a larger family or accommodates a dedicated workspace for remote duty assignments. Suffolk's northern corridor is a well-regarded choice for military households who want space without a punishing commute.
For families upgrading
If your current home has simply run out of room, 134 Whimbrel Drive answers that problem directly. Six bedrooms and three full baths across 3,526 square feet means everyone gets space — kids, guests, a home office, a hobby room — without anyone feeling squeezed. Built in 2002, the home sits in a part of Suffolk that has matured well, with established surroundings and easy access to the retail and services a busy family actually uses.
More buyer questions
How far is 134 Whimbrel Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
The drive is approximately 17 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the northern Suffolk area.
How far is 134 Whimbrel Drive from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is about 18 minutes away, and the route is largely suburban with minimal congestion for most of the day.
What is the flood zone status for 134 Whimbrel Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Is there an HOA at 134 Whimbrel Drive?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section — it's worth confirming directly, as community rules and any associated covenants can vary within Suffolk's newer subdivisions.
What are the closest grocery and retail options to 134 Whimbrel Drive?
The Harbour View corridor along Route 17 is the primary retail hub for this part of Suffolk, offering grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and big-box retail within roughly a 10-minute drive.
Want to know if 134 Whimbrel Drive is the right fit? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Suffolk well — reach out and let's talk through it.
