Why this home stands out
What sets 160 Kristen Lane apart is the rare combination of three full bathrooms in a sub-2,000-square-foot home — a layout that gives everyone their own space without the overhead of a larger footprint. Add a six-minute commute to Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, a walkable cluster of grocery stores, and a YMCA under half a mile away, and you have a home that actually fits the way people live.
BURNETTS MILL and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area, and that scale comes with a personality all its own — a mix of small-town warmth and modern convenience that's hard to find elsewhere in Hampton Roads. The area around Kristen Lane sits in the heart of Suffolk's developed corridor along Centerbrooke Lane, where strip centers, restaurants, and services have grown up to serve an established residential community. Streets here are quiet and tree-lined, with a pace that feels genuinely unhurried. Suffolk itself has invested steadily in parks, trails, and community programming, making it a city that rewards putting down roots. You're far enough from the congestion of Norfolk or Virginia Beach to breathe, but close enough to reach either when you want them. For military families, Suffolk's position near Joint Staff J7 Suffolk — and within reasonable range of NSA Northwest Annex — makes it a practical home base that doesn't feel like a compromise.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are almost absurdly convenient from 160 Kristen Lane. Food Lion is 0.5 miles out, ALDI is under a mile, and Edible Arrangements sits just 0.4 miles away if you need a last-minute gift. Wendy's and Ruby Tuesday are both 0.3 miles for quick meals, and Ruby Tuesday's location also houses Wow Bao for Asian street food without the drive. Coffee is covered by a Starbucks and a Wawa, both within half a mile. For fitness, you have three solid options nearby: the Suffolk Family YMCA at 0.4 miles, Anytime Fitness at 0.6 miles, and the Holiday Inn Express gym for off-peak access. Suffolk's Smallest Park — a genuinely charming local landmark — is just 0.1 miles from your front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is six minutes from your driveway — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere in Hampton Roads. NSA Northwest Annex is reachable in about 29 minutes. A VA loan can make this three-bath home even more accessible, and Suffolk's steady growth means you're buying into a city with real long-term appeal for military households.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, three full baths, and 1,706 square feet give you room to grow without overextending. The 1996 build means the bones are solid and major systems aren't ancient. Groceries, coffee, and a YMCA are all within half a mile, so you won't need a second car for daily errands. Suffolk is a city that rewards buyers who get in early.
More buyer questions
How far is 160 Kristen Lane from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closest residential options to that installation in the city.
How far is 160 Kristen Lane from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 29 minutes away, a manageable commute for personnel stationed there who want to live in Suffolk.
What grocery stores are near 160 Kristen Lane?
Food Lion is 0.5 miles away, ALDI is under a mile, and Edible Arrangements — great for specialty items and gifts — is just 0.4 miles from the address.
Is 160 Kristen Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 160 Kristen Lane have an HOA?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — contact Tom or Dariya Milan for the latest details specific to this address.
Want to see 160 Kristen Lane in person? Tom and Dariya Milan know Suffolk inside and out — reach out and they'll set up a tour around your schedule.
