Why this home stands out
New construction in 2026 means everything — mechanicals, finishes, appliances, and systems — starts at zero miles. You're not inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance or outdated layout. At 1,280 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the floor plan is efficient without feeling cramped, and the half-bath on the main level is the kind of practical detail that makes daily life noticeably smoother. Suffolk homes for sale at this price point rarely come with this combination of newness and proximity to base.
REIDS PLACE and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area, and the 23434 zip code sits in its heart — a part of town that manages to feel genuinely local rather than generic. The Reids Place Drive address puts you in a residential pocket where neighbors tend to stay a while, streets are quiet without being remote, and the city's mix of small-town character and modern convenience is easy to feel on a daily walk. Suffolk itself has been growing steadily, attracting families and professionals who want more space than the Peninsula or Virginia Beach offer without sacrificing access to Hampton Roads' broader job market and military infrastructure. Families comparing homes for sale in Suffolk often find that this corridor offers a grounded, unpretentious quality of life — close to work, close to everyday errands, and close to green space — without the congestion that defines other parts of the region.
What's nearby
Groceries are genuinely close: Food Lion is 0.3 miles away, and Dollar General is about a mile out for quick fill-ins. Hong Kong restaurant is right at 0.3 miles — a reliable local spot for a weeknight dinner without a drive. Royal Farms and 7-Eleven at 0.6–0.7 miles handle coffee and quick bites on the way out the door. For fitness, Body Tone Fitness Center is 0.6 miles away, and Triple T Sports Center is a mile out. Outdoor time is well-covered too: the Suffolk Seaboard Trail's Suburban Drive Trailhead is 0.4 miles away, JFK Athletic Complex is half a mile, and Cypress Park rounds out the options at under a mile. Everyday life here runs on short drives and walkable errands.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is four minutes away — that's not a commute, that's a walk if the weather cooperates. For active-duty families, that kind of proximity changes the math on daily life in real ways: more time at home, less time in the car, and a VA loan pairing that makes new construction in the 23434 zip code genuinely accessible. NSA Northwest Annex is reachable in about 31 minutes for dual-military households.
For first-time buyers
A 2026 build means you're starting fresh — no inspection surprises, no aging HVAC, no mystery renovations to undo. For first-time buyers, that peace of mind is hard to put a number on. Three bedrooms and a half-bath on the main level give you real functionality, and the location in Suffolk puts you close to groceries, green space, and a major military installation without the price tag of more congested Hampton Roads markets.
More buyer questions
How far is 247 Reids Place Drive from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately four minutes away — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find attached to a residential address in this part of the city. For active-duty personnel, that proximity is a meaningful quality-of-life factor.
Is 247 Reids Place Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is handled by the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Review that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What schools serve 247 Reids Place Drive?
This address falls within the Suffolk Public Schools district. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Lakeland High School and homes for sale zoned for Mack Benn Junior Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Suffolk Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can change.
Does 247 Reids Place Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current disclosure documents. If an HOA is in place, the governing documents will outline any community rules and maintenance responsibilities.
How new is the construction at 247 Reids Place Drive?
The property was built in 2026, making it among the newest residential construction in this part of Suffolk. That means all systems, finishes, and structural components are at the very start of their service life.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Suffolk well. Reach out to get straight answers about this address, the neighborhood, and what the buying process looks like from here.
