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4beds
3baths
2,925sqft
20days on market

302 Thornwood Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435

Under ContractResidential · built 2021 · THE RETREAT AT BENNETTS CREEK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

2021

Price / sqft

$149

Condo fee

$400/mo

Taxes

$5,159/yr

County

Suffolk VA

MLS #

10654547

Condo association includes

Boat SlipClubhouseDockExercise RmGround MaintPoolTrash Pickup

$400/mo condo fee · The Retreat at Bennetts Creek COA · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,925
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
3
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Loft, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Screened Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Fiber Cement
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Decorative

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
THE RETREAT AT BENNETTS CREEK
Unit / floor
1
Zoning
RESIDENT
Ownership
Condo
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
NEG
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

See more Suffolk condos & townhomes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Welcome to The Retreat at Bennetts Creek, a wonderful community conveniently located just off Route 17! This spacious home offers over 2,900 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Enjoy an open great room with fireplace flowing into the spacious kitchen featuring a huge center island and dedicated work area. The first-floor primary suite provides comfort and convenience, along with a first-floor laundry room. Upstairs offers an additional bedroom with private bath and a versatile sitting room. Relax on the screened-in sun porch or enjoy all this community has to offer, including a clubhouse, dog run, river access and boat dock. Attached 2-car garage. A fantastic combination of space, comfort and community amenities!

Listing courtesy of L. Ellen Drames · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10654547

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

302 Thornwood Drive is a 2021-built, four-bedroom home in Suffolk, Virginia. It sits in the 23435 zip code, just minutes from Bennett's Creek Park and a short drive to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. At 2,925 square feet across three full baths, there is a lot of space to work with here.

Keep searching in Suffolk

See all Suffolk homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23435, homes for sale zoned for Nansemond River High School, and homes for sale zoned for Driver Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Suffolk — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Bennett's Creek homes for sale, Suffolk waterfront homes for sale, Suffolk condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Suffolk.

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Why this home stands out

Most homes this size in the area carry decades of wear. This one was built in 2021, so the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and finishes are all recent. Four bedrooms and three full baths give you genuine flexibility — a home office, a guest suite, or both. The 23435 corridor has been growing steadily, and Thornwood Drive sits right in the middle of that momentum.

THE RETREAT AT BENNETTS CREEK and the Suffolk real estate market

Thornwood Drive sits in a newer pocket of western Suffolk, where the streets are wide and the homes are well-spaced. The area has a quiet, suburban feel without feeling remote. Neighbors here tend to keep tidy yards, and the streetscape reflects that. Bennett's Creek winds nearby, giving the whole corridor a natural backdrop that newer subdivisions often lack. Suffolk itself is one of the largest cities by land area in Virginia, which means it has room to grow — and it has. The city has added retail, dining, and infrastructure along the Route 17 and Route 58 corridors in recent years. Getting around is straightforward: Interstate 664 is close, connecting you north toward Portsmouth and Norfolk or south toward Chesapeake. Downtown Suffolk is about 15 minutes away for city services and local dining. Anyone browsing homes for sale in Suffolk will notice that the 23435 zip code consistently offers newer construction at a compelling scale.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 302 Thornwood Drive. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away, making grocery runs quick. Hong Kong Restaurant and Domino's Pizza are both within 0.4 miles for weeknight dinners. Burger King is another half-mile out if you need something fast. Moe Muscle gym is 0.7 miles away for your morning workout. Bennett's Creek Park and Boat Ramp is also 0.7 miles out — a genuine outdoor asset with water access, walking trails, and open green space right at the edge of the neighborhood.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is about 20 minutes from 302 Thornwood Drive, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 21 minutes out. VA loan financing is common among buyers in this zip code, and a 2021 build means no deferred maintenance surprises at closing. The commute corridors via I-664 are well-established and predictable.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 2021, 302 Thornwood Drive trades historic charm for something different: a clean slate. Four bedrooms, three full baths, and 2,925 square feet give you the canvas. The Bennett's Creek greenway nearby adds the kind of natural character that no interior renovation can replicate. If you are comparing homes for sale in 23435, this one stands out for its scale and its setting.

More buyer questions

How far is 302 Thornwood Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

The drive is about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions, heading north on I-664 toward Portsmouth.

What is the square footage of 302 Thornwood Drive?

The home measures 2,925 square feet with four bedrooms and three full baths.

Is 302 Thornwood Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation.

Where can I find other homes for sale zoned for Nansemond River High School and homes for sale zoned for Driver Elementary School?

Both school zones have dedicated search pages on vahome.com where you can browse all current listings within those boundaries.

Does 302 Thornwood Drive have an HOA?

HOA status for this address is noted in the listing details — confirm with your agent whether an association applies and what it covers.

Tom and Dariya Milan know the Suffolk market well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 302 Thornwood Drive and get your questions answered.

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

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Suffolk$365K – $505K4+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510156

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510156

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

19 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Bennett's Creek

Bennett's Creek is a part of North Suffolk. It follows its namesake tidal creek and the Nansemond River. The water shapes the whole setting.

$432K

Median sale · 12 mo

$215

Sold $/sq ft

30d

Days on market

44

For sale now

$127K

HH income

68.7%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$2,813/mo

Principal & interest

$2,257

Property tax

$430

Home insurance

$127

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$400

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$459,800 – $595,000

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.

1121 Driver Pointe CT · 2.4 mi · 3,079 sqft$595,000 sold 2026-05
2231 Patrick DR · 2.3 mi · 2,619 sqft$589,900 sold 2026-07
2028 Canvasback DR · 2.4 mi · 2,619 sqft$580,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$434,900

Price / Sq Ft

$149

Annual Taxes

$5,159

Monthly Tax

$430

Condo fee

$400 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.19%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 23, 2026$434,900—
Currently listed—$434,900—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Is 302 Thornwood Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Florence Bowser Elementary, John Yeates Middle (VaHome School Score 8.4/10), Nansemond River (VaHome School Score 5.5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 302 Thornwood Dr 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 302 Thornwood Dr have a condo association?+
Yes — condo association fees are on record for this unit (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is The Retreat at Bennetts Creek COA. Association amenities on record include: Boat Slip, Clubhouse, Dock, Exercise Rm, Ground Maint, Pool, Trash Pickup.
When was 302 Thornwood Dr built?+
It was built in 2021, per the listing record.

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The people

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Listing courtesy of L. Ellen Drames · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10654547

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302 Thornwood Dr, Suffolk, Virginia 23435 · MLS #10654547 · 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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