Why this home stands out
New construction at this scale is rare in River Club. Six bedrooms and 4,462 square feet give growing households genuine room to breathe — dedicated spaces for a home office, a guest suite, and everyday family life without anyone feeling crowded. The 2026 build year means modern systems, energy-efficient construction, and finishes that don't need updating before you settle in. Among Suffolk homes for sale, a six-bedroom new build in an established waterfront-adjacent community stands in a category of its own.
RIVER CLUB and the Suffolk real estate market
River Club sits in the northern reaches of Suffolk, Virginia — a city that has quietly become one of Hampton Roads' most compelling places to put down roots. The neighborhood carries a relaxed, upscale character: tree-lined streets, generous lot sizes, and a community feel that's hard to manufacture. Suffolk itself is the largest city by land area in Virginia, which translates to breathing room you simply don't find closer to the coast. Downtown Suffolk's historic district, farmers markets, and local dining scene are all within easy reach, and the broader Hampton Roads metro — Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake — is accessible without the congestion of living inside it. Families comparing homes for sale in Suffolk often land here because the combination of city amenities, suburban pace, and quick base access is genuinely difficult to replicate anywhere else in the region.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life flows easily from Balfour Drive. Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is less than a mile away — a genuine neighborhood asset for kayaking, fishing, or an after-dinner walk along the water. Kompan Fit is right at a mile for anyone who wants a gym that doesn't require a commute. Grocery runs, pharmacies, and everyday retail are clustered along Harbour View Boulevard, keeping errands quick. NSA Northwest Annex is about fifteen minutes out, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is reachable in roughly nineteen — a pairing that makes this address practical for a wide range of military households. Homes for sale in 23435 rarely combine this level of park access with that kind of base proximity.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is about fifteen minutes from the front door, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a nineteen-minute drive — both well within the range that makes a VA loan purchase feel like a smart long-term move. Six bedrooms handle deployments, returning family members, and the inevitable need for a dedicated workspace without any creative room-juggling. River Club's quiet streets and the nearby Bennett's Creek Park give the whole household somewhere to decompress.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you counting square footage and sharing bathrooms, 202 Balfour Drive is a different conversation entirely. Four full baths, two half baths, and six bedrooms across 4,462 square feet mean everyone gets their own space — and then some. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Nansemond River High School and homes for sale zoned for Driver Elementary School will find this address sits squarely in that zone, in a neighborhood that matches the scale of the home itself.
More buyer questions
How far is 202 Balfour Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
The drive from 202 Balfour Drive to NSA Northwest Annex is approximately fifteen minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient addresses in the zip code for personnel stationed there.
How far is 202 Balfour Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about nineteen minutes from 202 Balfour Drive via the Harbour View corridor, a straightforward commute that avoids most of the tunnel congestion common elsewhere in Hampton Roads.
What is the River Club neighborhood like in Suffolk?
River Club is a well-established residential community in northern Suffolk known for generous lot sizes, tree-lined streets, and a relaxed suburban character — with Bennett's Creek Park less than a mile away adding genuine outdoor recreation right at the neighborhood's edge.
Is 202 Balfour Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for 202 Balfour Drive is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
What can you do near 202 Balfour Drive on weekends?
Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is under a mile away and offers kayaking, fishing, and waterfront walking trails, while Kompan Fit at one mile handles active recovery days — and downtown Suffolk's dining and farmers market scene is a short drive for a slower Saturday morning.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know River Club and the broader Suffolk market well — reach out to talk through what 202 Balfour Drive could look like for your household.
