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5beds
2.1baths
1,505sqft
121days on market

1538 Wilkins Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434

ActiveResidential · built 1960 · BETHLEHEM COURT

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1960

Price / sqft

$239

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,105/yr

County

Suffolk VA

MLS #

10640088

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,505
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Office/Study, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4000
Subdivision
BETHLEHEM COURT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Rare 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick ranch in Suffolk's established Bethlehem Court neighborhood. This spacious home features updated flooring and bathrooms, a large living area, oversized kitchen with abundant cabinetry, attached garage, and dedicated laundry room. The flexible floor plan easily accommodates family, guests, home offices, or hobbies. Enjoy a large backyard and a two-story barn/workshop with new roofing and electricity, ideal for projects, storage, equipment, or creative space. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining. and commuter routes, this property offers exceptional space, versatilitv. and value.

Listing courtesy of Giovanni DiFlorio · 757 Realty · REIN MLS #10640088

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1538 Wilkins Drive is a five-bedroom, 1,505-square-foot home in Suffolk, Virginia, built in 1960. It sits just six minutes from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk and puts groceries, coffee, and quick-serve food within half a mile. Suffolk homes for sale at this price point and this close to base are worth a close look.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in 1,505 square feet is a tight but workable layout — and the bedroom count is the headline here. Most homes in this size range top out at three. The 1960 build gives the home solid bones and a straightforward floor plan. Add the sub-ten-minute commute to Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, and this address punches above its square footage in everyday convenience.

BETHLEHEM COURT and the Suffolk real estate market

Wilkins Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Suffolk, Virginia, where mid-century ranch-style homes line streets shaded by mature trees. The lots are modest, the streets are calm, and neighbors tend to know each other. It is the kind of block that anchors homes for sale in 23434 — established, unfussy, and close to everything you actually use day to day. Suffolk itself is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast. That size means real variety: historic downtown Suffolk, newer commercial corridors along Route 58, and stretches of farmland and waterway all coexist within city limits. Getting around is easy by car, and the city has been growing steadily, bringing more dining and retail options every year. The 23434 zip code sits in the heart of that activity.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from this address. Food Lion is half a mile away, and a BP station with convenience staples is just 0.4 miles out. Royal Farms rounds out the grocery options at under a mile. For a quick morning stop, Millers coffee shop and Wawa are both within half a mile. When you want a fast meal, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and McDonald's are all within a short drive. Great Wall offers a sit-down alternative just 0.5 miles away. You rarely need to go far.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is about six minutes from this address — one of the shortest base commutes you will find among homes for sale in Suffolk. VA loan financing is common in this zip code, and the property's straightforward layout means fewer surprises during the appraisal process. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is reachable in about 41 minutes for anyone assigned there.

For first-time buyers

Five bedrooms at this square footage means every room works hard. The 1960 build is past the point of major structural unknowns, and the neighborhood is established and low-drama. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Lakeland High School and homes for sale zoned for Kilby Shores Elementary School will find this address lands in both zones. It is a practical starting point with real upside.

More buyer questions

How far is 1538 Wilkins Drive from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive is about six minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts this address among the closest residential options to the base.

How far is 1538 Wilkins Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 41 minutes away by car. Route 58 east to I-664 is the most direct path.

What grocery stores are near 1538 Wilkins Drive?

Food Lion is 0.5 miles away, BP is 0.4 miles, and Royal Farms is under a mile. All three are reachable in a few minutes by car.

Is 1538 Wilkins Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What is the zip code for 1538 Wilkins Drive?

The property is in the 23434 zip code, which covers a broad section of central Suffolk, Virginia.

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Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

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Suffolk$305K – $415K5+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510156

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510156

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

64.8 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Brewers Meadows South

Brewers Meadows South is a newer single-family community in Suffolk, VA, ZIP 23434. It sits off Brians Lane, just minutes from Downtown Suffolk.

$474K

Median sale · 12 mo

$180

Sold $/sq ft

38d

Days on market

9

For sale now

$91K

HH income

80.8%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,232/mo

Principal & interest

$1,868

Property tax

$259

Home insurance

$105

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$319,999 – $392,700

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1516 Wilkins AVE · 0.2 mi · 1,600 sqft$374,350 sold 2026-03
1514 Brittle Dr · 0.2 mi · 1,400 sqft$342,000 sold 2026-03
202 GROVE AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,441 sqft$319,999 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$360,000

Price / Sq Ft

$239

Annual Taxes

$3,105

Monthly Tax

$259

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 17, 2026$360,000—
Price reducedJul 1, 2026$360,000−$25,000
Currently listed—$360,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Suffolk Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

121 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1538 Wilkins Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Kilby Shores Elementary (VaHome School Score 4/10), Forest Glen Middle (VaHome School Score 5.2/10), Lakeland (VaHome School Score 2.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1538 Wilkins Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1538 Wilkins Dr?+
bp is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Taco Bell (0.2 mi).
Does 1538 Wilkins Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1538 Wilkins Dr built?+
It was built in 1960, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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Listing courtesy of Giovanni DiFlorio · 757 Realty · REIN MLS #10640088

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1538 Wilkins Dr, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 · MLS #10640088 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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