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Suffolk › OLD TOWN SUFFOLK › 218 Chestnut St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10639181 · record updated Jul 1, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$369,900
$185 / sqft · est. $2,027/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
2,000sqft
20days on market

218 Chestnut St, Suffolk, VA 23434

ActiveResidential · built 2026 · OLD TOWN SUFFOLK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 218 Chestnut, a beautifully crafted new construction home offering 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The foyer sets the tone as you enter with a bright, open-concept layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. This home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 9-foot ceilings, and an attached garage. This home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless style. Spacious open floor plan featuring generous living and dining areas. This beautiful kitchen is complete with granite countertops, a center island, custom cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs, retreat to the oversized primary suite boasting a large walk-in closet and a spa-like ensuite bathroom with a stunning shower, separate tub, and dual vanities. All additional bedrooms are well sized and filled with natural light. One of the home's most distinctive features is its charming double-porch design. Enjoy morning coffee on the expansive front porch or unwind on the full-length second-story porch accessible directly from the primary suite, creating a private outdoor retreat. Close to downtown, the new library, the peanut park and public services. Quality craftsmanship throughout, so don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional new home that perfectly blends comfort, style, and functionality.

Listing courtesy of Helen Merjos · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639181

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

218 Chestnut Street is a brand-new 2026-built home in Suffolk, Virginia, offering three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 2,000 square feet of fresh construction — literally one minute from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk and well-positioned for Hampton Roads commuters.

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Why this home stands out

New construction in 2026 means everything — the roof, the systems, the finishes — is factory-fresh on day one. You're not inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance or outdated layout. At 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the floor plan gives you room to grow without the overhead of a sprawling estate. And that one-minute proximity to Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is genuinely rare.

OLD TOWN SUFFOLK and the Suffolk real estate market

Suffolk is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and that scale translates into something residents genuinely appreciate: breathing room. The city blends a historic downtown core with newer residential corridors, giving you the feel of a smaller community without sacrificing access to modern conveniences. Chestnut Street sits within the city's established street grid, close enough to downtown Suffolk to enjoy its local restaurants, farmers market energy, and community events, yet far enough from the congestion of the coast to keep things calm on a Tuesday morning. Suffolk rewards the kind of buyer who wants a real sense of place — tree-lined streets, neighbors who wave, and a city that's been quietly growing its amenities without losing its character. The city's western position in Hampton Roads also means you're avoiding the worst of the bridge-tunnel traffic that defines daily life for many in the region.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Downtown Suffolk's Main Street is just a short drive for local dining, coffee, and errands. Harbour View — one of the region's most active retail and dining corridors — is a quick trip north and puts grocery anchors, national chains, and sit-down restaurants all within reach. Sleepy Hole Park offers waterfront green space and boat access on the Nansemond River for weekend unwinding. For commuters heading toward Chesapeake or Portsmouth, Route 58 and Highway 17 provide straightforward connections without the tunnel-and-bridge calculus that complicates life elsewhere in Hampton Roads.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is literally one minute away — it's hard to get closer without living on the installation itself. For active-duty personnel assigned there, 218 Chestnut Street eliminates the long Hampton Roads commute entirely. New construction also means fewer surprise repair bills during a tour of duty, and a VA loan makes financing a 2026-built home a straightforward conversation.

For first-time buyers

Buying new construction as your first home has a real advantage: you're starting the clock on everything at once. No aging HVAC to budget around, no roof with five years left — just a 2026 home with modern systems and a clean slate. Suffolk's price point relative to Virginia Beach or Chesapeake also means your first purchase can actually be a comfortable one, not a compromise.

More buyer questions

How far is 218 Chestnut Street from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

About one minute by car — it's one of the closest residential addresses you'll find to that installation. For personnel assigned there, the commute is essentially negligible.

How far is 218 Chestnut Street from NSA Northwest Annex?

NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 34 minutes away, making it a manageable commute for personnel assigned there, particularly via Route 58 west.

What year was 218 Chestnut Street built?

The home was built in 2026, making it brand-new construction with all-current systems, finishes, and building code compliance from the ground up.

Is 218 Chestnut Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Does 218 Chestnut Street have an HOA?

HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details above — if one applies, it will be identified there along with any applicable rules or community amenities.

Want to walk through 218 Chestnut Street in person or have questions about new construction in Suffolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2026

Price / sqft

$185

HOA

None

County

Suffolk VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639181

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,000
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1000
Subdivision
OLD TOWN SUFFOLK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Suffolk new construction 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

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Downtown Suffolk

Downtown Suffolk, known historically as Old Town, is the walkable, tree-lined heart of the city, centered along West Washington Street and North Main Street near the head of navigation of the Nansemond River.

$255K

Median sale · 12 mo

$169

Sold $/sq ft

31d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$54K

HH income

46.2%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$2,027/mo

Principal & interest

$1,919

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$108

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$145,000 – $350,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

207 Walnut ST · 1 mi · 2,028 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-03
214 Knight ST · 0.8 mi · 1,820 sqft$145,000 sold
605 County ST · 1.1 mi · 2,055 sqft$342,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$369,900

Price / Sq Ft

$185

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 11, 2026$369,900—
Currently listed—$369,900—

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

20 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 218 Chestnut St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Elephant's Fork Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), King`s Fork Middle, Kings Fork. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 218 Chestnut St 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 there a gym near 218 Chestnut St?+
Yes — C-FIT Studio is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 218 Chestnut St?+
Wellons Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 218 Chestnut St?+
HERB HEADS & COMPANY®️ Apothecary & Makery Bar is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Silvio's Inc (0.2 mi).
Does 218 Chestnut St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 218 Chestnut St built?+
It was built in 2026, per the listing record.

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 Helen Merjos · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10639181

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218 Chestnut St, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 · MLS #10639181 · 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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