Why this home stands out
What sets 304 Ford Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage, a newer construction foundation, and a location that puts you steps from the Nansemond River waterfront corridor. Five true bedrooms give growing households real flexibility, and THE RIVERFRONT's established streetscape means you're buying into a neighborhood that already has its identity — not waiting for one to form.
THE RIVERFRONT and the Suffolk real estate market
THE RIVERFRONT is one of Suffolk's most recognizable waterfront-adjacent communities, positioned along the Nansemond River in the Harbour View corridor of northern Suffolk. When people search for harbour view suffolk va, this neighborhood consistently comes up — and for good reason. The streets are wide, the lots are generous, and the community carries a relaxed, residential energy that's hard to manufacture. Suffolk itself is Virginia's largest city by land area, which means you get genuine breathing room here: less congestion, more space between you and your neighbors, and a pace of life that feels intentional rather than incidental. The city has invested steadily in its northern corridor, and the results show in the retail, dining, and recreation options that have taken root nearby. You're in Virginia Beach's orbit without being inside its traffic patterns, and you're close enough to Chesapeake and Portsmouth to access their amenities without committing to their density.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy at 304 Ford Drive. River Stone Chophouse is just 0.5 miles away — a solid neighborhood anchor for weeknight dinners or a relaxed weekend meal. Bill Jessee Park sits 0.4 miles from your front door, offering open green space for morning walks, pickup games, or an afternoon outside. River Park Fishing Pier, also 0.5 miles out, gives you direct access to the Nansemond River waterfront — whether you fish, kayak, or simply want a spot to watch the water. Having a restaurant, a park, and a fishing pier all within a half-mile radius is genuinely rare in a residential neighborhood, and it shapes the texture of everyday life here in ways that are hard to put a number on.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 8 minutes from 304 Ford Drive, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 14 minutes out — both without highway stress. For active-duty households, that commute window is real quality-of-life. VA loan eligibility stretches further in Suffolk than in higher-cost Hampton Roads zip codes, and BAH rates for the Norfolk area cover this market well. Five bedrooms means space for the whole family, plus a dedicated home office or flex room.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current home, 3,542 square feet across five bedrooms gives you room to actually spread out. There's space for dedicated guest quarters, a home office, a playroom — whatever your household genuinely needs. THE RIVERFRONT's community feel, combined with Bill Jessee Park and River Park Fishing Pier less than half a mile away, means kids have places to go and you have reasons to get outside. This is the kind of address families tend to stay in.
More buyer questions
How far is 304 Ford Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is approximately 8 minutes from 304 Ford Drive under normal traffic conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects other parts of Hampton Roads.
What is THE RIVERFRONT neighborhood like in Suffolk?
THE RIVERFRONT is an established residential community in northern Suffolk along the Nansemond River corridor, known for generous lot sizes, newer construction homes, and easy access to waterfront parks and local dining. The neighborhood has a calm, settled character with good proximity to both Suffolk's growing commercial corridor and the broader Hampton Roads metro.
Is 304 Ford Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 304 Ford Drive is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel. We recommend reviewing that section and speaking with your insurance agent before closing.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 304 Ford Drive have?
304 Ford Drive has 5 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms across 3,542 square feet of living space, built in 2014.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 304 Ford Drive?
Yes — Bill Jessee Park is 0.4 miles away and River Park Fishing Pier on the Nansemond River is 0.5 miles out, giving you two distinct outdoor destinations within easy walking or biking distance.
Want to see 304 Ford Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know THE RIVERFRONT well — reach out and they'll set up a walkthrough at your convenience.
