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$265,000
19days on market

1624 W Adams Dr, Suffolk, VA 23436

ActiveLand and Farms · SLEEPY LAKE

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Lake, Restrictions.

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Great purchase opportunity to build your dream waterfront home on one of the last lots left in Sleepy Lake! The lot is about 1.64 acres and fully wooded for maximum privacy. Sleepy Lake is a sought after neighborhood in North Suffolk. The neighborhood is perfect for bike riding or walking and is an easy drive to all of Hampton Roads (15 miles to Norfolk or 13 miles to Newport News).

Listing courtesy of Lee Cross · Cross Realty · REIN MLS #10644556

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1624 W Adams Drive is a land parcel in Suffolk, Virginia — a city where open space is increasingly rare. Whether you're planning a custom home build or a long-term land investment, this address puts you in one of Hampton Roads' fastest-growing corridors with military convenience built right in.

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Why this home stands out

Raw land in Suffolk's growth zone is genuinely hard to come by. This parcel sits roughly 15 minutes from NSA Northwest Annex and about 20 minutes from NSA Hampton Roads, making it a compelling site for anyone wanting to build close to work without sacrificing elbow room. Suffolk's low-density character means you're not wedged between subdivisions — you have real breathing room to design something from scratch.

SLEEPY LAKE and the Suffolk real estate market

Suffolk, Virginia is the largest city by land area on the East Coast, and that scale shapes everything about daily life here. The western reaches near W Adams Drive carry a distinctly rural-suburban feel — wide lots, mature trees, and a pace that stands apart from the denser neighborhoods closer to the water. This part of Suffolk sits in Isle of Wight County's shadow but falls within Suffolk's city limits, giving residents access to city services while holding onto that countryside character. Growth has been steady and intentional here, with new infrastructure following population rather than racing ahead of it. For anyone looking to put down roots on their own terms — designing a home layout, choosing setbacks, planning outbuildings — Suffolk rewards that kind of long-horizon thinking. The city's proximity to the military installations that anchor Hampton Roads employment makes western Suffolk particularly attractive for buyers who want land without sacrificing commute logic.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are closer than the rural feel might suggest. Sundries Fresh Market and Bakery is about a mile away for groceries and fresh-baked goods. When it's time to eat out, you've got real options within a short drive: M&M Hospitality, Snack Shack, and Country Boys Barbeque are all within about a mile, covering everything from casual bites to slow-smoked barbecue. Coffee is handled by Parched Coffee and Beverages on Eclipse Drive, also roughly a mile out. It's a tight cluster of local, independently owned spots — the kind of neighborhood commercial strip that actually reflects the community around it.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Northwest Annex is about 15 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 20 — both well within a practical daily commute. For a military family thinking about a VA loan to finance a construction build, this parcel puts you close enough to both installations to make the math work across multiple duty cycles. Building here means you're not locked into someone else's floor plan.

For buyers drawn to character

If your vision involves a custom-built home on your own land — specific room orientation, a workshop, a garden layout, a long driveway — this is the kind of parcel that makes that possible. Suffolk's western corridor still has the space for it. You're not inheriting someone else's choices here; you're starting with a blank slate in a city that still has room for that kind of ambition.

More buyer questions

How far is 1624 W Adams Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?

NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 15 minutes from this address under normal traffic conditions. That commute window makes this parcel a practical choice for personnel stationed there.

What can you build on land at 1624 W Adams Drive in Suffolk?

Permitted uses depend on the parcel's current zoning designation through the City of Suffolk — checking with Suffolk's Department of Planning and Community Development will give you the definitive answer on setbacks, allowable structures, and lot coverage rules.

Is 1624 W Adams Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before finalizing any construction plans.

Are there utilities already at 1624 W Adams Drive?

Utility availability — including water, sewer, and electrical service — varies by parcel in this part of Suffolk and should be confirmed directly with the City of Suffolk's public utilities department prior to any development planning.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Suffolk?

VA loans are generally structured for home purchases rather than raw land alone, but certain construction loan products tied to VA benefits may apply when land and a build are financed together — a VA-experienced lender can walk through the specific options for this type of parcel.

Curious about building in Suffolk or using a VA loan for a construction project? Tom and Dariya Milan know this market well — reach out and let's talk through what's possible at this address.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,928/yr

County

Suffolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10644556

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Lake,Restrictions

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Water, Electric Avail, Septic, Water Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.6400
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
SLEEPY LAKE
Zoning
RL
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Suffolk waterfront homes.

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

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

Explore this neighborhood

Hobson

Hobson is a small historic waterfront village tucked into the northern tip of Suffolk, set on the neck of land between Chuckatuck Creek and the Nansemond River near the neighboring villages of Crittenden and Eclipse.

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For sale now

$167K

HH income

95.5%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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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

$1,613/mo

Principal & interest

$1,375

Property tax

$161

Home insurance

$77

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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$265,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$1,928

Monthly Tax

$161

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.73%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 16, 2026$265,000—
Currently listed—$265,000—

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

19 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1624 W Adams Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Oakland Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10), King`s Fork Middle, Kings Fork. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1624 W Adams 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.
Is 1624 W Adams Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Lake,Restrictions.
Does 1624 W Adams Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Lee Cross · Cross Realty · REIN MLS #10644556

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1624 W Adams Dr, Suffolk, Virginia 23436 · MLS #10644556 · 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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