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$339,900
9days on market

26 Ac Desert Road, Suffolk, VA 23434

Under ContractLand and Farms · ALL OTHERS AREA 63

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Peaceful country living, and the vast majority of the lot is open farm land! Plus, seller believes the property can be subdivided to have four lots by right (without having to do family transfers)! Buyer to do own due diligence and confirm with the city of Suffolk; no warranty or guarantees from the seller. Buyer must honor existing farm lease (expires 12/31/24).

Listing courtesy of Lee Cross · Cross Realty · REIN MLS #10528494

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Twenty-six-plus acres of open land in Suffolk, Virginia — a rare canvas for farming, homesteading, recreational use, or a private estate build. With no structures to work around, 26 AC Desert Road gives you the freedom to start exactly the way you envision.

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Why this home stands out

Raw acreage of this size is genuinely hard to find in Hampton Roads. At nearly 27 acres, this parcel in Suffolk's ALL OTHERS AREA 63 offers the kind of breathing room that simply doesn't exist in most of the region. Whether you're thinking agricultural use, a custom home on a sprawling private lot, or a long-term land investment, the scale here opens doors that a typical suburban lot never could.

ALL OTHERS AREA 63 and the Suffolk real estate market

Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area, and that geography tells you a lot about what life here feels like. Wide open stretches of farmland and forest sit alongside growing residential corridors and a historic downtown core. ALL OTHERS AREA 63 represents the quieter, more rural character of Suffolk — the part of the city where you can actually hear the difference between here and the denser coastal communities to the east. Neighbors tend to have acreage of their own, and the pace of daily life reflects that. Suffolk itself has invested heavily in infrastructure and amenities over the past decade, so you're not trading convenience for space — you're getting both. The city sits at the western edge of Hampton Roads, connecting easily to Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk while maintaining a distinctly unhurried atmosphere that draws people who want land without leaving the metro area entirely.

What's nearby

Desert Road puts you within a practical drive of everyday essentials. The US-58 corridor through Suffolk carries you to grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and dining in under 15 minutes. Downtown Suffolk's historic Constance Road district has locally owned restaurants and coffee spots worth exploring. Lone Star Lakes Park and Lone Star Sportsplex offer outdoor recreation nearby. For larger shopping runs, Chesapeake's retail corridors along Battlefield Boulevard are roughly 25–30 minutes east. Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is about 23 minutes away, and USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is reachable in around 44 minutes.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If you're stationed at Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, this parcel sits just 23 minutes from the installation — a manageable commute that buys you an extraordinary amount of land. A VA loan can be used to purchase land when paired with simultaneous construction financing, making a custom build on this acreage a real conversation worth having with a lender who knows the program.

For buyers drawn to character

There's a certain kind of buyer who looks at 26 raw acres and sees possibility rather than a project. If you've been searching for land to farm, hunt, or simply hold as a private retreat away from subdivision life, this parcel in Suffolk delivers exactly that scale. The land sets the stage — what you build on it, or whether you build at all, is entirely up to you.

More buyer questions

How far is 26 AC Desert Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive is approximately 23 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this parcel a workable option for personnel assigned to that installation.

What can the land at 26 AC Desert Road be used for?

The parcel is classified as Land and Farms, which typically supports agricultural, recreational, and residential construction uses — though you'll want to confirm specific zoning and permitted uses with the City of Suffolk's planning department before making decisions.

Is 26 AC Desert Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this parcel is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.

Are there utilities already on the property at 26 AC Desert Road?

Because this is a raw land parcel with no existing structures, utility availability — including water, sewer, and electric — should be verified directly with the City of Suffolk and local utility providers as part of your due diligence.

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

VA loans are generally designed for properties with an existing dwelling, but some lenders offer construction-to-permanent loan products that incorporate VA benefits — speaking with a VA-experienced lender is the best way to understand your options for a land-plus-build scenario.

Curious about what's possible on 26 acres in Suffolk? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk through the details with you — reach out and let's talk land.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,550/yr

County

Suffolk VA

MLS #

10528494

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
Electric Avail, None

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
26.8400
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 63
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Suffolk land & lots.

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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Whaleyville

Whaleyville is a historic rural community in southern Suffolk, Virginia, set along Whaleyville Boulevard (U.S. Route 13) between downtown Suffolk and the North Carolina state line.

$344K

Median sale · 12 mo

$234

Sold $/sq ft

27d

Days on market

13

For sale now

$89K

HH income

90.2%

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

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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

$1,992/mo

Principal & interest

$1,764

Property tax

$129

Home insurance

$99

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

$339,900

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$1,550

Monthly Tax

$129

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.46%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 26, 2026$339,900—
Currently listed—$339,900—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 26 Ac Desert Road in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Southwestern Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), John F. Kennedy Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Lakeland (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 26 Ac Desert Road 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.
Does 26 Ac Desert Road 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 #10528494

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26 Ac Desert Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 · MLS #10528494 · 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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