Why this home stands out
Seventy-two acres in Suffolk is not a typo. Properties at this land scale rarely surface inside established neighborhoods, and 1548 Cherry Grove Road North sits on exactly that — a working-sized parcel with room for outbuildings, pasture, woodland trails, a private pond, or simply the kind of quiet that money usually can't buy close to a metro area. The 1947 construction gives the house genuine bones, and the 3.2-bath layout across 2,115 square feet means the interior keeps pace with the land.
CHUCKATUCK and the Suffolk real estate market
Chuckatuck is one of Suffolk's oldest and most distinctive communities — a semi-rural pocket that manages to feel genuinely removed from the city's busier corridors while still sitting inside Suffolk city limits. The character here is defined by large lots, mature hardwoods, and neighbors who tend to measure their land in acres rather than square feet. If you've been searching through houses for sale in Suffolk VA and kept finding subdivisions packed too tightly together, Chuckatuck tends to stop that search cold. Suffolk itself is the largest city by land area on the East Coast, which means even its closer-in neighborhoods carry a spaciousness that's hard to replicate elsewhere in Hampton Roads. Chuckatuck leans into that identity fully — you're far enough out to breathe, but the city's infrastructure, services, and road network are never more than a short drive away. It's a balance that appeals equally to people who want agricultural-scale land and to families who simply want room to spread out without leaving Virginia's coastal region.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are manageable from Cherry Grove Road North. The Chuckatuck area connects quickly to Route 17 and US-58, putting grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel within a reasonable drive. Downtown Suffolk's restaurants, the Obici Hospital campus, and the city's parks system are all accessible without a long haul. NSA Northwest Annex sits about 18 minutes away, and Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is roughly 24 minutes — both commutes running against the grain of Hampton Roads traffic. The Western Branch corridor and Isle of Wight County's amenities are also close by, giving residents a wider ring of options for dining, hardware, and outdoor recreation.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is an 18-minute drive from 1548 Cherry Grove Road North, and Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is about 24 minutes — both short enough to make daily commutes genuinely painless. For military families using a VA loan, 72 acres of land at this price point in Suffolk is the kind of assignment-to-assignment stability that's hard to walk away from. BAH rates for the Suffolk area have historically supported this market tier well.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, 3.2 baths, and 72 acres give a growing family room to expand in every direction — inside and out. Whether that means a vegetable garden, a barn, a fire pit clearing in the woods, or just a backyard big enough that the kids genuinely disappear for hours, this property in Chuckatuck delivers scale that most suburban upgrades simply can't match. The 1947 construction means character is already built in.
More buyer questions
How far is 1548 Cherry Grove Road North from NSA Northwest Annex?
The drive runs approximately 18 minutes under normal conditions, heading east through the Chuckatuck area toward the base. It's one of the more manageable base commutes available from a large-acreage property in this part of Suffolk.
How far is 1548 Cherry Grove Road North from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is roughly 24 minutes from this address, traveling via US-58 east into downtown Suffolk. Traffic on that corridor is generally lighter than the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel routes.
What is the lot size at 1548 Cherry Grove Road North?
The parcel is 72 acres — an unusually large holding for a residential property inside Suffolk city limits, and one that opens the door to agricultural use, timber, equestrian facilities, or simply preserved private land.
Is 1548 Cherry Grove Road North in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the inland, elevated character of much of the Chuckatuck area, many parcels here carry low-risk designations, but you should verify the specific zone for this parcel before making decisions.
What is the Chuckatuck neighborhood like in Suffolk?
Chuckatuck is a semi-rural, historically rooted community on the western edge of Suffolk, characterized by large lots, long-established families, and a quieter pace than Suffolk's more urbanized corridors. It attracts buyers who want land and privacy without leaving city services entirely behind.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Chuckatuck and the wider Suffolk market well. Reach out to talk through what 72 acres here could mean for your next chapter.
