Why this home stands out
What sets 172 Wexford Drive East apart is the rare combination of walkable convenience and quick base access in a city that usually demands a car for everything. Food Lion is literally 0.1 miles away, a pizza place and coffee shop are steps from your door, and the Suffolk Family YMCA is a short stroll down the road. For a 1,638-square-foot home built in 1996, that kind of location density is genuinely hard to find in this part of Hampton Roads.
WEXFORD DOWNS and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that size means neighborhoods here can feel worlds apart from one another. The area around Wexford Drive East sits in a well-established residential pocket of Suffolk that has matured comfortably since the mid-1990s. Streets are lined with homes of similar vintage, giving the area a cohesive, settled character without the cookie-cutter feel of newer master-planned communities. You're close enough to the commercial corridor along Godwin Boulevard to reach groceries, food, and fitness in minutes, yet the neighborhood itself stays residential and low-traffic. Suffolk's blend of small-city pace and genuine urban access is a big part of why people who land here tend to stay. City services, parks, and a growing dining and retail scene are all within easy reach, and the western location of Suffolk means you're well-positioned for commutes both into the city core and out toward the Outer Banks corridor.
What's nearby
Daily errands practically handle themselves from this address. Food Lion is 0.1 miles away for quick grocery runs, and Publix Super Market at Planters Station is just 0.6 miles out when you want a fuller shop. Hungry? Il Paesano Pizza & Grill, Burger King, and Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant are all within a tenth of a mile. Grab a morning coffee at Pressed Café — also 0.1 miles away — or swing by Wawa at 0.2 miles. For fitness, Anytime Fitness is 0.2 miles out and Suffolk Family YMCA is 0.3 miles. Suffolk's Smallest Park, a quirky local landmark, is just 0.6 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is a seven-minute drive from 172 Wexford Drive East, making this one of the tightest base-to-front-door commutes you'll find in the area. NSA Northwest Annex is reachable in about 30 minutes. If you're using a VA loan to make this move, the location math works strongly in your favor — short commute, walkable errands, and a solid 3-bed floor plan for the family.
For first-time buyers
At 1,638 square feet with three bedrooms and 2.1 baths, 172 Wexford Drive East is a practical, right-sized first home that doesn't ask you to compromise on location. Groceries, coffee, a gym, and multiple restaurants are all within a few blocks. The 1996 build means the bones are established without being dated, and Suffolk's steady growth means you're buying into a city with real momentum behind it.
More buyer questions
How far is 172 Wexford Drive East from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately 7 minutes away by car, making this one of the most convenient locations in Suffolk for personnel assigned to that installation.
How far is 172 Wexford Drive East from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly a 30-minute drive from this address, a manageable commute for personnel stationed there.
What grocery stores are near 172 Wexford Drive East?
Food Lion is just 0.1 miles away for everyday needs, and Publix Super Market at Planters Station is 0.6 miles out for a larger shopping trip.
Is 172 Wexford Drive East in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available through the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.
Does 172 Wexford Drive East have an HOA?
HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents — check with your agent for the most accurate information on any applicable community association.
Ready to see 172 Wexford Drive East in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Suffolk well — reach out and let's set up a tour.
