Why this home stands out
What sets 274 Craftsman Circle apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,469 finished feet across a thoughtfully laid-out floor plan — and an almost unbeatable walkable corridor. Groceries, a fitness center, a coffee shop, and multiple restaurants are all within a quarter mile. That kind of day-to-day ease is rare in Suffolk, and it's baked into the address itself.
KENSINGTON PARK and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast, and it carries that scale with a lot of personality. You get the breathing room of a mid-sized Southern city — wide roads, mature trees, a genuine sense of space — without sacrificing access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The area around 274 Craftsman Circle sits in a well-established residential pocket close to the North Main Street corridor, where newer construction homes from the mid-2000s sit alongside retail and dining that have grown up around them. Neighbors tend to be a mix of military families, long-term Suffolk residents, and professionals who commute across the region. The city itself has invested steadily in its downtown core and parks, and that momentum is felt in neighborhoods like this one. Suffolk also offers relatively easy access to Interstate 664, putting Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk within reasonable reach on most days.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are almost effortless from Craftsman Circle. Food Lion is just 0.2 miles away, and Publix Super Market at Planters Station is under a mile for a fuller shopping run. When dinner isn't happening at home, Sal's Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante, Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant, and Il Paesano Pizza & Grill are all within a few minutes on foot. Pressed Cafe is 0.3 miles out for your morning coffee, with Wawa as a quick backup. The Suffolk Family YMCA — also 0.2 miles away — makes it easy to keep a fitness routine without a commute, and Anytime Fitness adds a second option at 0.4 miles. Suffolk's Smallest Park is a half-mile away for a quick outdoor reset.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is a seven-minute drive from the front door — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere in Hampton Roads. NSA Northwest Annex is about 30 minutes out, and the broader base network is accessible via I-664. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the location makes PCS transitions noticeably smoother for active-duty households.
For families upgrading
At 2,469 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, there's real room to grow here. The 2008 build year means systems and finishes are from a more modern era, and having the Suffolk Family YMCA, multiple grocery options, and a handful of restaurants all within a quarter mile means the whole family's routine fits neatly around home.
More buyer questions
How far is 274 Craftsman Circle from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in the city.
What grocery stores are near 274 Craftsman Circle?
Food Lion is just 0.2 miles away for quick runs, and Publix Super Market at Planters Station is under a mile for a more complete shop.
Is 274 Craftsman Circle in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data.
What is the square footage and layout of 274 Craftsman Circle?
The home offers 2,469 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 2008 as a single-family residential property.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 274 Craftsman Circle?
Suffolk's Smallest Park is about a half mile away, and the broader Suffolk park system is accessible within a short drive for larger green spaces.
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