Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is its position along Whaleyville Boulevard — a corridor that gives you genuine breathing room and a slower pace without sacrificing access to the rest of Hampton Roads. The 1975 ranch footprint means single-level living, solid construction from an era when square footage was used honestly, and a lot size that gives you real outdoor space. Convenience and elbow room rarely come together this cleanly in Suffolk.
WHALEYVILLE and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk is the largest city by land area in Virginia, and that scale shapes everything about daily life here. The Whaleyville Boulevard stretch sits in the southern reaches of the city, where neighborhoods feel more rural in character — wide lots, mature trees, and a quieter rhythm than you'd find closer to downtown Suffolk or the Route 58 corridor. That said, the city's amenities are well within reach. Suffolk has invested steadily in its historic downtown, which offers local dining, a farmers market, and community events throughout the year. The broader city connects easily to Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk, making it a practical base for anyone working across Hampton Roads. For buyers who want space, privacy, and a genuine sense of place without retreating too far from the metro, this part of Suffolk delivers a balance that's genuinely hard to replicate.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are straightforward from Whaleyville Boulevard. Grocery options, pharmacies, and fuel are accessible along the Route 13 and Route 58 corridors within a short drive. The Whaleyville area itself has a small-town feel with local spots worth exploring, and Lake Cohoon is nearby for outdoor recreation. Heading north toward downtown Suffolk opens up more dining and retail options. For larger shopping runs or specialty errands, Chesapeake is a reasonable drive east, and the broader Hampton Roads network of retail and services is well within reach on a weekend.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is eleven minutes away — about as close as it gets without living on base. For service members assigned there, 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard cuts the commute down to almost nothing. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the single-level layout means the whole family has room to settle in without the chaos of stairs and split floors.
For first-time buyers
A three-bedroom, two-bath ranch with 1,726 square feet is a strong foundation for a first home — enough room to grow into, simple enough to manage, and built in an era when construction was straightforward and durable. Suffolk's lower cost of living relative to the rest of Hampton Roads makes this part of the city especially worth a close look for buyers entering the market.
More buyer questions
How far is 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
The drive is approximately eleven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to that installation in the Suffolk area.
How far is 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 45 minutes northeast, a commute that's manageable for many service members and civilian employees, particularly with flexible scheduling.
What is the property type and layout at 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard?
It's a single-family residential ranch — three bedrooms and two full baths across 1,726 square feet of single-level living, built in 1975.
Is 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Where exactly is 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard located within Suffolk?
The property sits along Whaleyville Boulevard in the southern portion of Suffolk, Virginia 23434 — a quieter, more rural-feeling stretch of the city that still connects readily to the broader Hampton Roads metro.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Suffolk inside and out — reach out to get your questions answered and take a closer look at 2940 Whaleyville Boulevard.
